Each student must complete a Youth Leadership application form. The application includes a reference from a school counselor or teacher. To request an application, please contact our office:

* April 1, 2010: 30 % Non-refundable deposit is required with completed application.

Extra nights will be charged on a pro rata basis on the full net weekly price. No discount will be given for staying fewer nights.

All cancellations must be in writing to the AETS main office. Cancellations will incur a penalty based on the following criteria:

Refunds will not be made for late arrival, early departure, or withdrawal.

Refunds will not be given for any student who is asked to leave the program. See Student Behavior.

For 2010, we will limit the size of the program at each location to 45 students. Out of the 45 spaces, 9 will be open to students from the placecountry-regionU.S. A maximum of 10 students per nationality will be accepted at each location. We anticipate spaces quickly filling, and encourage students to apply as soon as possible.

Students arriving/departing by car should follow the arrival/departure times listed.

All bookings must be accompanied by accurate flight details. Any changes that are not communicated to AETS at least 48 hours before arrival or departure will be liable to additional charges to cover the cost of lost and changed transfers.

AETS reserves the right to remove any student from any center if the behavior is deemed to be against the best interests of the program, unreasonable or unsociable behavior. AETS will not be liable for any resulting costs.

American Education and Travel Services does not provide medical insurance to students. It is required that students arrive with health insurance and enough cash to cover a routine medical visit. The average doctor visit cost is $125 per visit. The student will receive payment receipts that can be used to seek reimbursement after returning home.

If an applicant has been diagnosed with a contagious disease within 30 days prior to arrival, the applicant is not eligible to participate in an AETS program.

- A participant that does not disclose a previously diagnosed contagious illness will be responsible for any fees that leads to medical, legal, or university action.

AETS may record an applicant's participation and appearance on video, audio, film, photograph, or any other medium and may use the applicant's given name, likeness, voice, comments, submitted documentation, written papers and/or biographical material without restrictions for media or advertising purposes.

AETS will require a $100 deposit from each student upon arrival. This will be returned upon departure as long as no damage has been caused and all keys/swipe cards have been returned.