Funding

Looking To Make Your Trip More Affordable?

Here are some ways to defray expenses. Devise a doable plan on your own, or join forces with other student travelers to brainstorm a fundraiser. Reach out to those with similar interests, and explain the educational or service-learning work you’ll be doing overseas.

• Babysit
• Pet sit or dog walk
• Mow lawns or do yard work
• Wash windows
• Do a car wash
• Hold a traditional bake sale with an international twist!
• Hold a yard sale
• Sell clothing and other items on eBay
• Ask family and friends if you can use their frequent-flyer mileage
• Be a “user tester” for websites
• Make a website for a local business or charity
• Teach adults how to use social media. (A one-hour session with five people @ $10 each = $50.)
• Tutor elementary or middle school students
• Teach English as a second language online
• Put on a live musical performance
• Hold an art exhibit (for artists and friends)
• Put on a play or mini musical

To promote your services or performances, design and create some eye-catching business cards and/or flyers! Be sure to describe the educational or service opportunity for which you are raising money.

For alumni-proven fundraising tips, download the Student Fundraising Toolkit!