Eligibility to Participate on the Work & Travel USA Program

According to US State Department guidelines, "the selection will be limited to bona fide university students screened for maturity and ability to get maximum benefit from Summer Travel/Work Programs." To be eligible for the Work & Travel USA program, you must:

• According to CIEE rules, be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university or other state-recognized institution of post-secondary education. The degree/diploma course on which you are registered must be at least 2 years in duration. Students on post-graduate courses which are less than two years can also be accepted (e.g. masters courses). "Gap year" students or high school graduates are not eligible.
• Be able to function in an English-speaking work environment. Before participating on the Work & Travel USA Program, you will be screened for an intermediate/advanced level of English ability. This can be verified by having a Certified English Teacher fill out the English Ability and Reference section of the application form and/or by submitting scores from an accredited English test: TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge English Exam (First, Advanced, Proficiency).
• Undergo an interview, conducted by a CIEE staff member or a partner organization agent either in person or by telephone.
• Have a pre-arranged job and a minimum of $475 (US dollars) available in order to support yourself upon arrival in the USA. When a pre-arranged job is not required and the a participant does not have a job, US$950 must be available in personal funds upon arrival in the USA