There is no fee to apply for the program. However, upon acceptance into the program, there are several fees that must be paid before the issuance of the Form DS-2019, which is required for the J-1 intern visa interview and entry into the US. These fees include a program administration fee of USD 1500, a visa sponsorship fee of USD 1500, a SEVIS fee of USD 220, a UPS fee of USD 85, and a housing fee based on two people sharing a room at USD 2730.