How Much Does It Cost? Students New Perspectives: Japan 2008-2009 is offered at a student fee of $3,550 plus an airline surcharge fee of $245 (subject to change based on airport location). NP:J seeks grants from various foundations which enables NP:J to subsidize some of the costs of operating NP:J as well as provide scholarships. This fee covers most of the trip's costs. Click here for a list of the covered costs. Scholarships are available for qualified student participants. See the student application form for more information. Teachers Teachers who recruit seven or more students participate in NP:J for free. A second teacher or adult is required for student groups of 14 or more. For every seven student participants in the same group, the cost of an adult chaperone is waived. All adult chaperones must be affliliated with the school (e.g. faculty or staff).