Financial Considerations

LoveWorks strives to make program fees as low as possible. The fee pays for team travel/ministry expenses only, with no overhead or administrative charges.  As the program fee is all-inclusive, (pre-trip training and retreat, airfare, ground transportation, lodging, food, ministry supplies, travel health insurance, incidentals, and emergency contingency), students may travel with little or no extra cash if they so choose and are asked not to bring more than $100 in cash or valuable personal items.  Students may choose to bring a small amount of cash for limited souvenir shopping, when available, on the trip.  Souvenir shopping is never our focus and rarely a highlight of the trip.

Some destinations require travel immunizations.  Students will be informed of necessary immunizations and asked to verify their medical records.  Some health insurance providers cover travel immunizations.  For students without private coverage, immunizations will be available for order through the PLNU Wellness Center at cost.  Students requiring many immunizations and who do not have insurance coverage should plan for approximately $200-$900 in additional expense.

Raising support for such a trip requires dedication, work, and faith. We are committed to assisting students in raising support and will help in every way possible, including fundraising training.  We have seen most students have great success with raising prayer and financial support from their friends, family, and contacts via honest, humble request via letters, e-mails and social networking websites.  Many students also choose to economize their personal entertainment budgets or take on extra part-time work.  Students have also hosted creative fundraising events from bake sales to concerts to knitting circles.  They have approached their church missions boards for help and advice and sought out matching grants from parents’ employers.

Our prayer and goal is that every student who is ready and willing to commit fully to the program will be able to participate.  Scholarship funds are available for students with demonstrated financial need who participate passionately, work hard raising support, and make personal contributions.  Students are invited to write essays and scholarships are awarded approximately 1 month after the conclusion of the trip in consultation with team leaders.

Donor Information

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