CivicWeek 2008 programs have concluded. Information remains posted below for your reference. Check back in November of 2008 for updated CivicWeek Spring 2009 program information or contact us to receive materials by mail.

CivicWeek

Service-Learning Field Studies for Outstanding High School Students

CivicWeek 2008 Tuition:  $820

The tuition fee includes all program expenses:

• Six nights lodging and all student meals
• Service project materials and speaker fees
• Transportation to and from all program activities
• Staff instruction and 24-hour supervision
• Sightseeing and recreational expenses

Please note: Students are responsible for their own travel to and from the host site. CivicWeek offers a shuttle service to the site from the nearest major airport.

Payment Policies

• All applications (including financial aid applications) must be accompanied by a $130 check or money order made payable to the Civic Education Project. This payment includes a $30 application fee and $100 tuition deposit.
• Applications received after February 15, 2008 must include an additional $25 late fee.
• The remainder of the tuition balance is due upon the student's acceptance to the program. Students who do not pay their tuition balance as invoiced may lose their place in the program.

Refund Policies

• The application fee of $30 is not refundable under any circumstances.
• The initial tuition deposit of $100 is refundable only if the program is canceled, the student is not accepted into the program, or the student cannot attend because of insufficient financial aid.
• The remaining tuition balance is refundable only if a student withdraws in writing two weeks before the program start date.
• Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.

Financial Aid

CEP aims to ensure that our programming is accessible to all students who wish to attend, regardless of financial circumstances. A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available.

Students who wish to apply for financial aid should submit the Financial Aid Application included in the program catalog, along with all supporting documentation. Financial aid applicants are expected to pay the application fee and tuition deposit. Applicants will not be considered for financial aid until all admissions and financial aid materials have been received. An award letter reflecting the amount of financial aid granted and balance due will be sent with the acceptance packet.

Students seeking aid are encouraged to apply early, as funds are limited and are granted on a rolling basis. Students seeking aid are also encouraged to apply for the payment plan (see below), as financial aid awards typically do not cover the entire tuition fee.

Requests for assistance typically exceed resources. The average adjusted gross income of those families receiving aid in 2007 was under $35,000. For this reason, families are discouraged from applying for financial aid if their adjusted gross income is greater than $50,000.

Other Sources of Support

We strongly suggest that students with need also seek outside financial support. Students who are admitted to the program should start sending out letters soliciting additional funds right away. Schools, local religious or community organizations, businesses, local government offices, friends, and relatives are all potential sources of support. Some students have successfully raised their entire tuition this way!

Payment Plan

A four-month payment plan option is available to all students. Families who do not apply for financial aid, or apply for but do not receive financial aid, will be assessed a service charge of $25 for using the payment plan. Students who wish to apply for the payment plan should submit the Payment Plan Application included in the program catalog . The first payment is due upon the student's acceptance to the program, and subsequent payments are due on the 15th of each month following.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed CivicWeek on the NASSP National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities for 2007-2008.

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