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 $100 to the student
	A student counselor, both here and in the host country
	Back up support and counseling for the family of the student