VAN KAMPEN TRUST, 485BPOS, EX-99.(J)(3)(I), 2000-07-27

VAN KAMPEN TRUST
485BPOS, EX-99.(J)(3)(I), 2000-07-27

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                                                               EXHIBIT (j)(3)(i)


                       Consent of Independent Accountants

We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A of our
report dated May 5, 2000, relating to the financial statements and financial
highlights of Van Kampen High Yield Fund, which appear in such Registration
Statement.  We also consent to the references to us under the headings
"Financial Highlights" and "Independent Auditors" in such Registration
Statement.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Chicago, Illinois
July 24, 2000