Actual costs will vary depending on the country of exchange and the student's personal budget.

An indication of these will be obtainable from the relevant district committee. Some districts offer a package price for many of the obligatory cost items.

The students natural parents or guardian provide for all of the following costs:

• - An administration fee
• - Return airfare, as arranged by Rotary, to the country of exchange
• - Personal insurance, as defined by Rotary International
• - Internal travel in overseas country including Rotary organised tours
• - Day to day living expenses of the student, postage, phone calls, personal items, clothing, footwear etc.
• - A small emergency fund (redeemable at conclusion of exchange, if unused)

Rotary Provides :

• - Rotary approved host families who provide a family environment for the student
• - Schooling and the payment of normal school fees and expenses
• - A monthly allowance of approximately RM150 to the student
• - A student counselor, both here and in the host country
• - Back up support and counseling for the family of the student