Policies & Fees

Fees
Payment Procedure
Refund Policy
Financial Aid

Residential fees include tuition, room and board for three weeks, books, and materials, health center fee, and deposit. Commuter fees include tuition, books and materials, lunch, and deposit.

*International Applicants are required to pay the $100 international application fee instead of the $50 application required of domestic applicants. Therefore, for a single session of Apogee, Spectrum or Equinox an international applicant must send a check for $300 with the application ($100 application fee + $200 tuition deposit). To download the International Application Form click here.

Payment Procedure

• A check or money order for the application fee and tuition deposit must accompany all applications;
• Make checks payable to "Center for Talent Development";
• All Leapfrog fees and tuition payments must be included with the completed application unless the student is applying for financial aid;
• For Apogee, Spectrum, and Equinox students, all applications (including financial aid applicants) must include a $250 deposit ($50 nonrefundable application fee plus $200 tuition deposit);
• Apogee, Spectrum, and Equinox applications postmarked after May 15, 2008 must include two checks: a $300 check for the application fee, late fee, and tuition deposit; and an additional check for the remaining tuition balance (total tuition fee minus $200);
• The deadline for payment of the fee balance is June 2nd. Students with an outstanding balance after the deadline may lose their place in the program;
• All applications postmarked after May 15th must also include a $50 late fee;
• Payment plans for students not receiving financial aid carry additional charges.
  

Refund Policy

• All requests for refunds and/or withdrawals must be made in
  writing and either e-mailed, faxed or mailed to CTD by June 2, 2008.
• If a student withdraws in writing between the June 2 deadline and the start of the program, CTD will refund 50% of the program fees paid, less the deposit.
• Once a program begins, no monies are refunded. Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.
• The non-refundable $50 application fee will not be returned under any circumstances.
• Refund processing takes a minimum of eight weeks starting from the time a written request is received by CTD.

Financial Aid

A financial aid application is available. The Center for Talent Development offers a limited amount of need-based financial aid. Students who live in a foster home or federally subsidized housing projects, or whose families receive public aid, are also eligible for financial aid. The Summer Program application must be accompanied by:

• A $250 deposit (which includes the $50 non-refundable application fee and the $200 tuition deposit); Applicants to the Leapfrog program must submit a $100 deposit (which includes the $50 non-refundable application fee and a $50 tuition deposit);
• A completed financial aid application;
• A written Statement of Need describing in detail the nature of the financial need for the student; and
• A copy of the current year's tax return.

Decisions on financial aid applications are only made once a complete Financial Aid Application and a complete Application for Admission are received. Students seeking financial aid are encouraged to apply early, as aid money is limited. Families applying for aid may also be eligible for a payment plan.

An invoice reflecting the amount of financial aid granted with the balance due will be sent with the admissions decision or within three weeks of the financial aid request. Final payment must be received before the start of the session.

Scholarship opportunities are available for those enrolling in a technology course. For more information, click here.