Work Canada eligibility
You must be:
- A US citizen (preferably holding a US passport) aged 18-30 inclusive; and
- A full-time degree-seeking student for either fall 2011 or spring 2012 at a US accredited
college or university
Proof of student status must be either an official or unofficial transcript or a
signed letter on official stationery from your school.
Please note that US students on study or semester abroad (except in Canada) who
are still considered full-time at a US college or university ARE eligible for the
program. You should also note that while on this visa you cannot attend any educational
institutions or take any courses in Canada other than English or French as a second
language.
Program costs
The program fee is $405 (this includes the Canadian Government entry fee of C$150)
plus the mandatory travel insurance (a 12 month policy costs $479). This covers
administration in America and Canada, overnight courier fees, program handbook and
use of SWAP hosting centers in Toronto and Vancouver for job and accommodation listings
and program support.