ASSIGNMENT BUDGET

• BENIN: $5,300 + Airfare* | TRINIDAD: $7,800 + Airfare*
  Of this total budget, you will pay a portion for tuition in two payments in the Spring (see below) to cover accommodations, some transport on location, and various other fees. You will need to keep a portion to spend yourself for food, medical insurance, entrance visa, offerings, and communication expenses. *See details on the Benin and Trinidad info pages for potential airfare range.

ASSIGNMENT TUITION SCHEDULE

• 1st Payment: March 9, 2025
  • BENIN: $1,150 *subject to change
  • TRINIDAD: $2,800
• 2nd Payment: April 17, 2025
  • BENIN: $1,500
  • TRINIDAD: $3,030

REFUND POLICY

It is very important you understand the Next Steps cancellation/refund policy prior to applying for an assignment.

• If you cancel after the first tuition payment you forfeit any refund on your tuition payments as they are non-refundable. In extenuating circumstances, you may appeal this policy, but any resulting refund, up to 85%, will be contingent on what we can get back from down payments already spent on your behalf for hotels, meals, transport and excursions. (You may also be at risk of losing the money you spent on airfare.)
• If we cancel you will receive 100% of your tuition payment(s) back, unless you opt to upgrade to AIM or switch to a different assignment.

GENERAL ADVICE

• We know you want to have enough money available for two months on the field, so we make every effort to provide an accurate budget for your assignment. Once you’ve purchased your airfare and paid your tuition payments, make sure you have the “incidentals” funds available for use while you’re on the field.
• Budgets do not include passport acquisition, luggage fees, souvenirs, or spending money outside of what you need for meals, transport and offerings.
• Be sure to check with your bank about international processing fees when using your debit/credit card. Plan ahead to get the kind of account you’ll need.

FUNDRAISING TOOLS