• Work and travel for up to 4 months in the USA between November and April on a J1 visa
  • Find your own winter job or let us find one for you
  • Must be a full-time student on your university break
  • Work in a ski resort, hotel or most other employers 
  • Experience another culture and see the real USA as a local
Work Experience USA Winter

What You Pay

2012 Program Fees

Independent Option
Application Fee $200 AUD
Acceptance Fee $395 AUD
Placement Option
Application Fee $200 AUD
Acceptance Fee $595 AUD

DISCOUNT If you make your application and acceptance payments together when applying and prior to 31 July 2012, you will receive a $100 AUD discount off the acceptance payment.

Supplemental Costs

  • Insurance - $395 AUD for 3 months
  • US Consulate visa processing fee
  • SEVIS fee
  • Flight costs
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Proof of funds 

Review the below section to familiarize yourself with some of the costs you should plan for once you are in the US.

Typical costs include:

  • Travel to employer location
  • Monthly housing costs: rent, utilities
  • Housing deposit
  • Transportation to work: public transportation, employee shuttle or car
  • Food costs

For additional information (terms, conditions, pricing), please download and review the Program Agreement (PDF).