Saving money & fundraising for your gap year

Money and your gap year

Don't let money worries get in the way of your gap year plans. Thousands of others like you manage to raise the money they need every year and have amazing gap years which they will look back on with delight for the rest of their lives.

We suggest you take the following approach to your gap year:

• work out what you want to do on your gap year
• work out the budget that you need
• work out how much you can raise through working in a month. Look at what you can earn, what you need to live on, and what’s left to put in a savings account.
• work out the difference – if you can’t raise enough by working, you will need to explore other fundraising options
• believe in yourself and your abilities to meet your target

Travel money on your gap year

Read our travel money section for advice on how to access your money while you are on your gap year and the best form to carry your travel money in. We also feature advice and tips on making your money go further and sticking to your original gap year budget.

iGapYear is a comprehensive resource packed with information on every gap year destination. Read more content using the links opposite, or click ideas or destinations to find out more about the options you have for your gap year.