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wfbnancy · 08-27-2012, 01:01 PM

Our ds is living at Vista Way and is also in the merchandise area. I called the Disney Housing Operations Program office and they are having some one from the Communication office contact me. I just picked the first number listed in the 2012 Family program guide they gave us. I'll let everyone know if a learn anything.

wfbnancy · 08-27-2012, 01:18 PM

Hi,
Just received a call back from the Communication office. The email will come out once a month and the first one we will receive will be the beginning of Sept.

Dave Dizney · 08-27-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wfbnancy

Hi,
Just received a call back from the Communication office. The email will come out once a month and the first one we will receive will be the beginning of Sept.

Thanks!!!

Brenda P · 08-27-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wfbnancy

Hi,
Just received a call back from the Communication office. The email will come out once a month and the first one we will receive will be the beginning of Sept.

Thanks so much for the info!!!

babyrich · 09-07-2012, 12:57 PM

My niece is in the middle of applying for the program. My sister has confided in me that she is worried her and her DH wont be able to afford sending her to Orlando. I told her I thought they were paid to work there, she said yes; but all they earn goes to housing.

Can anyone clear this up for me? She doesnt want to upset her daughter and have her think she wont be able to go; but if they cant afford it, she would rather know now.

I was under the impression that they were paid and their housing costs were taking out of their pay. Does anyone have an idea about how much they might pocket monthly after housing costs? I cant imagine they earn nothing but housing costs. What about food and stuff?

Thank you!!!

Itinkso · 09-07-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by babyrich

My niece is in the middle of applying for the program. My sister has confided in me that she is worried her and her DH wont be able to afford sending her to Orlando. I told her I thought they were paid to work there, she said yes; but all they earn goes to housing.

Can anyone clear this up for me? She doesnt want to upset her daughter and have her think she wont be able to go; but if they cant afford it, she would rather know now.

I was under the impression that they were paid and their housing costs were taking out of their pay. Does anyone have an idea about how much they might pocket monthly after housing costs? I cant imagine they earn nothing but housing costs. What about food and stuff?

Thank you!!!

Our daughter worked 40 hours/week during her college program and purchased her own food, clothes, souvenirs etc. and we never had to send her money. At that time, two years ago, the housing was around $90/week. She didn't take her car and used the shuttles for transportation. Overall, we were very pleased how everything worked out as there was nothing out of pocket for us other than paying for her flight there and visiting a couple of times!

babyrich · 09-07-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Itinkso

Our daughter worked 40 hours/week during her college program and purchased her own food, clothes, souvenirs etc. and we never had to send her money. At that time, two years ago, the housing was around $90/week. She didn't take her car and used the shuttles for transportation. Overall, we were very pleased how everything worked out as there was nothing out of pocket for us other than paying for her flight there and visiting a couple of times!

That's fantastic, thank you for answering me so quickly!

Brenda P · 09-07-2012, 03:34 PM

My dd is there now working for the CP. She works 40-45 hours a week. They take rent straight from her check ($85ish a week). She has enough leftover to live on and do a little shopping. We have not sent her any money. We did make her save 6 months of car insurance, car payments and cellphone bill up before she went though.

babyrich · 09-07-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenda P

My dd is there now working for the CP. She works 40-45 hours a week. They take rent straight from her check ($85ish a week). She has enough leftover to live on and do a little shopping. We have not sent her any money. We did make her save 6 months of car insurance, car payments and cellphone bill up before she went though.

Great idea to save the $ ahead of time for those expenses.

My sister worries because a co-worker told her that her son never had any spending money and the money he earned went 100% to housing.

I told her maybe that is just what her son told her so he could get some money out of his parents.

I trust the DIS BOARDS.

Brenda P · 09-07-2012, 04:01 PM

Dd got accepted in March and went in August. We made a budget of how much she would need to cover her normal expenses and she had to promise she would have the $$ for the budget before she left. She worked really hard and did it. Be sure they save $$ for the household stuff she will need too. There was a lot of little things she had to purchase when she got there and they really added up. She has 7 roommates and to my knowledge none of them are having $$ issues. They go out to eat quite a bit and shop even more! She seems to be loving it there!!

Dave Dizney · 09-07-2012, 04:32 PM

My DD is there now - she clears enough after her rent to buy food and an occasional night out. I have "helped" out a bit at the start, but she's doing well managing her own money right now. It's good practice - one step beyond where she has been as a college student living on campus.

babyrich · 09-07-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Dizney

My DD is there now - she clears enough after her rent to buy food and an occasional night out. I have "helped" out a bit at the start, but she's doing well managing her own money right now. It's good practice - one step beyond where she has been as a college student living on campus.

This is one of the reasons my sister would like her to go. My niece decided to live at home while attending school and my sister would like her to get some "life" experience on her own. Learn how to pay bills, handle an emergency, and etc.

I'm so glad I am getting positive feed back on this.

tripletots · 09-07-2012, 06:19 PM

Is it true that if you are accepted in to the program, you have to pay a deposit of around $350?

Brenda P · 09-07-2012, 07:08 PM

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Is it true that if you are accepted in to the program, you have to pay a deposit of around $350?

Yes, my daughter had to pay $300. A portion of this covered her first 2 weeks rent.

tripletots · 09-08-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenda P

Yes, my daughter had to pay $300. A portion of this covered her first 2 weeks rent.

Thanks Brenda, my DD hasn't been accepted yet, but if she is I want to be prepared, especially if it's around Christmas time.

09-07-2012, 12:57 PM	#1190
babyrich "I was hiding under your porch because I love you" Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,325	Question about $$ My niece is in the middle of applying for the program. My sister has confided in me that she is worried her and her DH wont be able to afford sending her to Orlando. I told her I thought they were paid to work there, she said yes; but all they earn goes to housing. Can anyone clear this up for me? She doesnt want to upset her daughter and have her think she wont be able to go; but if they cant afford it, she would rather know now. I was under the impression that they were paid and their housing costs were taking out of their pay. Does anyone have an idea about how much they might pocket monthly after housing costs? I cant imagine they earn nothing but housing costs. What about food and stuff? Thank you!!! __________________ Kelly Richie Doodlebop Archie Ben 2005 - Land & Sea Package - 3 days AKL, 4 at Sea 2007 - All Star Sports 2008 - Saratoga Springs 2008 - Coronado Springs 2009 - Coronado Springs 2010 - Carribean Beach 2011 - Beach Club 2012 - Coronado Springs 2013 - All Star Movies 2013 - Pop Century - April!

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Dave Dizney Super-Duper organized Ultimate Disney Fan! And Travel Channel Television Star! Possibly a hitchhiking ghost... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 427	My DD is there now - she clears enough after her rent to buy food and an occasional night out. I have "helped" out a bit at the start, but she's doing well managing her own money right now. It's good practice - one step beyond where she has been as a college student living on campus. __________________ Dave "Dizney" Lloyd -- Travel Channel Disney Fan Co-Hosts of the Travel Channel & Discovery HD's "Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World" *Click here to see our Jan. 2013 Disney Dream Trip report!*

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tripletots DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 1,027	Is it true that if you are accepted in to the program, you have to pay a deposit of around $350? __________________ DH, me, DS20, DD19, DD14, DS14, DD14 . .

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wfbnancy Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 158	Our ds is living at Vista Way and is also in the merchandise area. I called the Disney Housing Operations Program office and they are having some one from the Communication office contact me. I just picked the first number listed in the 2012 Family program guide they gave us. I'll let everyone know if a learn anything.

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wfbnancy Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 158	Hi, Just received a call back from the Communication office. The email will come out once a month and the first one we will receive will be the beginning of Sept.

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09-07-2012, 03:34 PM	#1193
Brenda P Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 61	My dd is there now working for the CP. She works 40-45 hours a week. They take rent straight from her check ($85ish a week). She has enough leftover to live on and do a little shopping. We have not sent her any money. We did make her save 6 months of car insurance, car payments and cellphone bill up before she went though.

09-07-2012, 04:01 PM	#1195
Brenda P Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 61	Dd got accepted in March and went in August. We made a budget of how much she would need to cover her normal expenses and she had to promise she would have the $$ for the budget before she left. She worked really hard and did it. Be sure they save $$ for the household stuff she will need too. There was a lot of little things she had to purchase when she got there and they really added up. She has 7 roommates and to my knowledge none of them are having $$ issues. They go out to eat quite a bit and shop even more! She seems to be loving it there!!