Sending materials

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Caveat: this information was copied from the Local Team Guide #5, Sending and may be out-of-date. Please correct if you have more recent information, and if you can provide online links to the materials named, please do.

As you introduce students to opportunities to study abroad, AFS has various materials that you can share with them:

• Programs Abroad Catalog (printed version), containing a pre-application.
• What study abroad programs AFS offers
• Programs Abroad Poster/Brochure, introducing the basics about studying abroad with AFS.
• Online pre-application
• Students will be able to complete an on line full application
• Application Process chart, describing in detail what they students can expect.
• Programs Abroad Video, showing students what it might be like.
• Covering Your Tuition - A section on the AFS website dedicated to helping students raise money
• School Brochure to be used to provide information about and benefits of AFS to teachers and administrators.

In addition, there are several materials that can help you, the volunteer:

• How to Interview Students, a printed manual providing tips on the student interview. Similar information is available online.
• Where Does the Money Go, flyer and cover memo, describing how AFS allocates its revenue to provide quality programs.