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If so what am I agreeing to?</li> </ul><h3>How much will I have to allow for?</h3> <ul><li>Exactly how much will the programme/course cost?</li> <li>Is it a requirement to Fund Raise part of the funds?</li> <li>Is there a deposit to pay, and how much?</li> <li>Is the deposit refundable if I needed to cancel?</li> <li>When do I need to make the final payment?</li> <li>Will I need to make any contribution to accommodation & food?</li> <li>Are there any extras I need to budget for?</li> </ul><h3>What do I know about the Company/Organisation I am going with?</h3> <ul><li>How long has it been in business?</li> <li>Does it have past examples of programmes/courses run?</li> <li>Can you talk with previous young people who have used this company?</li> <li>What status is the organisation, is it a Registered Charity, Partnership, Limited Company, Sole Trader, Public Company or any other?</li> <li>How sound financially id the company?</li> <li>What do they have in place for emergencies?</li> </ul><h3>What is covered and who arranges what?</h3> <ul><li>Who arranges travel visas and entry permits etc?</li> <li>Who arranges the travel arrangements?</li> <li>Am I covered for travel insurance or do I need to get this myself? 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