Costs
KAMP is structured to make it as affordable as possible.
The registration costs are kept low because you don’t pay for your transatlantic
flight, arrival services and accommodation, visa sponsor costs, support services
and other admin expenses up front. Your camp pays these costs to BUNAC when you
have completed your contract.
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Total BUNAC registration fee
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£495
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Includes:
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BUNAC membership
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Administration costs
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4 months’ work/travel insurance (including baggage cover)
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Personal placement service
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Help, support and advice
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KAMP payment scheme
BUNAC splits the registration fee into 3 payments so the costs are more manageable.
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Registration fee payments
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1st payment when you submit your application form
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£50
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2nd payment after a successful interview
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£150
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3rd payment due when you are placed
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£295
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Late fee
If you apply after 1 March, 2012, a late supplement of £50 will apply to the fees
listed above. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to maximise your chances
of a placement.
Direct Placements
Applicants who already have a confirmed contract with a camp approved by BUNAC should
apply through our Direct Placement scheme. This gives a discount of £200 on the
first-time registration fee. Please contact camps@bunac.org.uk
or call 020 7251 3448 for further information.
Other costs
BUNAC aims to be upfront and transparent about our programme fees but please note
that some 3rd party costs will also be payable. These fees are not unique to BUNAC
participants and are subject to change:
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Police Background Check
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£35 (through ACRO)
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US Embassy Visa and courier fees
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£115 approx. (2012 fees TBC)
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This fee covers the amount charged by the US Embassy to process your visa application.
There may be extra charges for certain nationality passport holders (not British
or Irish) – please contact BUNAC for advice.
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Airline charges
Any fuel surcharge charged by the airlines will be payable at the flight booking
stage. Any new or increased taxes and changes levied by the airlines or the government
(including fuel surcharges) at the time you book your flight with us may have to
be passed on to you. At the present time no surcharges are applicable (01 August
2011).
Medical
Your camp will sometimes require you to have a medical before arriving at camp.
Charges vary depending on where you live but often students are eligible for a discount
or even qualify for a free medical.
Support funds
It is a visa requirement that you take at least $600 (approx. £375) with you when
you travel to the USA. Most camps will pay your salary at the end of your contract.