Program Fees

Learn about our program pricing.

Program Cost

Your EF Gap Year Consultant can help you choose the right program for your needs:

  • EF Gap Year starts at:
    $34,700

  • EF Gap Semester starts at:
    $18,500

  • Costa Rica Immersion starts at:
    $12,500

Included in Program Fees

Your gap year program fee includes everything you need to have a successful gap.

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights and local transfers to each stop in your itinerary

  • Room & board

    Your accommodations and some of your meals on the trip

  • Classes & activities

    Language classes, service projects, and excursions led by local guides

  • Global support network

    One-on-one mentorship and travel support before and during your program



Please note: All destinations and program inclusions are subject to availability and group size. Additional fees apply in select destinations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Passport and visa fees are the responsibility of the participant, which can be up to $200 in some locations.

Scholarships & Fellowships

EF Gap Year awards up to $50,000 each year in merit-based scholarships and fellowships to qualified students enrolled on a gap program to help offset the cost of the program.

These fundraising opportunities include:

  • Global Citizens Scholarships: Awarded to students who show great enthusiasm, aptitude, and commitment for learning and growing in a global community.
  • Global Influencer Fellowships: Recipients of the Global Influencer Fellowship are natural storytellers. As an EF Gap Year Fellow you will share your experiences during the time you are abroad via various online and social media platforms.
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Risk-free cancellation means you can book with confidence.

Our policy ensures that EF Gap Year and Costa Rica Immersion students can cancel risk-free by August 31, 2020. EF Gap Spring Semester can cancel by October 31, 2020.

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