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PRE-ARRIVAL FEES |
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| Description | Fee | |
| Initial Program Fee | $3,300 | Due prior to DS-2019 creation and issuance to exchange visitor |
| Recruitment and Placement Fee | $1200 | Due prior to DS-2019 creation and issuance to exchange visitor |
| Foreign Credential Evaluation | $250-$500 | Translation of degree and transcripts |
| SEVIS Fee | $220 | Paid directly to Department of Homeland Security |
| Embassy Interview | $185 | Paid directly to US Embassy or home country consulate (subject to change by US Department of State) |
| Criminal Background/Fingerprinting | $19-$60 | Varies by country |
| Insurance Premiums | $900+ | Varies by individual |
| International Flight | $500-$1,500 | Vaires |
| Housing and Relocation | $3,000 | suggested |
| POST-ARRIVAL FEES | ||
| Description | Fee | |
| Program Fee | $3,200 |
Paid after arrival based on individual teacher disclosure.
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| Transfer Fee | $1,000 |
If approved to change schools.
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| State Certification/Licensure | $80-$120 |
Varies by state
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| State Licensure Exams | $60-$250 |
Varies greatly by state
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| Criminal Background Check | $60-$160 |
Varies by school district
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| Health Insurance | $900+ |
Varies by individual, MUST be renewed each year without lapse in coverage
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| J-2 Fee | $500/per application |
Nonrefundable, one time fee due upon submission of application. *Does not cover extension years, additional $500 J-2 extension fee may apply.
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| Extension Processing Fee | $1,117 |
Due no later than October 15th during the 3rd academic cycle.
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| Extension Program Fee | $3,700 |
Due no later than October 15th during the 3rd academic cycle.
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| Non-Compliance Fee | $1,000 |
Noncompliance with Program Regulations, Global’s Policies, maintenance of status issues, or verified incident with program participation.
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| ESTIMATED MONTHLY EXPENSES | |
| Housing | $750-$2000 |
| Transportation | $500-$1000 |
| Driver’s License Fee | $20-$50 |
| Food | $200/person |
| Clothing | $100 |
| Travel/Entertainment | $100-$200 |
| Professional Memberships | Optional |
| Union Dues (if applicable) | $50-$200 |
| Utilities | $175 |
| Cable/Internet | $20-$50 |
| Phone | $15-$75 |
| Childcare | $500-$1000 |
*Note that all costs vary by area and life style. Please use resources below to find more detailed information by state.
**Union dues and participation expectation varies from school or state to state. It mostly applies to public schools since charter or private schools, in general, do not have formal unions.
Cost of Living by State
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| POSSIBLE PAYCHECK DEDUCTIONS | Monthly | |
| Gross Pay | $39,000 | $3,250 |
| State Taxes | 0-10% | -$0-$325 |
| Federal Taxes | 10-25% | -$325-$812.50 |
| FICA | 7.65% | -$249 |
| Retirement Systems | 8-10% | -$325 |
| Union Dues (if applicable) | -$0-$200 | |
| Approximate Monthly Take Home | $2,676 | |
*Based on $39,000 salary, actual salaries and withholdings may vary. Use the paycheck calculator below for a more accurate view based on your location.
**Employee Retirement contribution-8%-10% (Monthly) – Employees’ contributions vary from state to state and deductions are made on monthly basis and they are taken from each paycheck. Also, Federal and State laws allow exceptions for J1 visa holders regarding retirement contributions: please see an example on how exceptions apply for the Colorado Retirement System: 8-006+Tax+Considerations+for+Refunds+and+Rollovers+12-22.pdf (copera.org)
***Not all states have state income tax, use the Paycheck Calculator below for more specific itemization.
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