Update on Government Shutdown

Update on Government Shutdown

We’ve received a few questions about whether the federal government shutdown could affect students currently on YES, YES Abroad, FLEX, or CBYX programs.

While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.