Civic Leadership Institute

A summer service-learning program for outstanding students in grades 9-12

Tuition & Fees - Financial Aid - Other Sources of Support

Tuition & Fees

Summer program tuition and fees include tuition, room and board for three weeks, service project and field trip fees, books, and materials.

For more information about payment and refund policies, please refer to the individual program catalogs.

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 a Financial Aid Application, 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.

Students seeking aid are encouraged to apply early, as funds are limited and are granted on a rolling basis.

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.

Payment plans are also available for all applicants. For more information about financial aid and payment plan policies, please refer to individual program catalogs.

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. Local religious or community organizations, businesses, local government offices, friends, and relatives are all potential sources of support. In addition, local schools and private agencies often provide summer scholarships for talented students.

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