AFS-USA Gap Year Abroad

AFS-USA Gap Year Abroad places participants in semester- or year-long residential cultural immersion programs in 50+ countries. Participants live with host families, attend local schools or programs, and engage in intercultural learning and personal development. Programs start in July–September and are offered for an academic year or a semester. Financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships is available.

Residential homestay placement, cultural immersion, semester- or year-long study abroad experience; credit not awarded (None listed).

Open to travelers who are 18 and older to study abroad.

Apply via the AFS-USA website; information sessions are available.