A $35 application fee is due upon submitting your application. The fee is waived if you apply before February 15.

• Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering Institutes (three weeks): $5,585
• Creative Writing, Communications, Global Leadership, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, and Environmental Studies & Sustainability Institutes (two weeks): $3,885
• Personal Narrative & Young Leaders Institutes (one week): $1,985

The program fee covers:

• Housing in a secure, air-conditioned campus residence hall
• Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Books and supplies
• All program-sponsored academic and residential activities
• Transportation pass for Saint Louis area bus and light rail system

Travel and personal expenses are not included. 

Scholarship Assistance

Scholarships are available for students who demonstrate financial need. In order to be considered for a scholarship, we must receive a completed Application for Scholarship Assistance by April 1.

Students may wish to speak with their school counselor or others in their community concerning additional sources of potential financial assistance. We have put together a Fundraising Guide that may be helpful.

Cancellation Policy

Should unforeseen circumstances require a student to withdraw from the program, we will issue a partial refund of the program fee, excluding the $500 nonrefundable deposit, as follows.

• Prior to start date of program: 100% refund of program fee balance, excluding $500 nonrefundable deposit.
• During first week of program: 50% refund of program fee balance, excluding $500 nonrefundable deposit.
• After first week of program: No refund of program fee.