Costs & Aid

REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 1!

Once registration caps are reached those interested will have the ability to get onto our waitlist.

Residential Programs: $4,500

The cost for all residential pre-college summer programs in 2024 is $4,500. This all-inclusive package includes the entire experience:

• Instruction
• Class and lab materials
• On-campus housing
• Pillow
• All meals
• Use of professional equipment and facilities
• On-campus social and recreational activities
• Transportation to and from field trips and outings
• Program t-shirt

There are limited spaces in our residential pre-college summer programs and spots fill quickly. Secure your spot by registering as soon as possible.

Financial Assistance Application Deadline

A limited amount of financial assistance is available for our Pre-College Summer Programs. In order to begin the process of applying for financial assistance, please complete the form on this page and note in the “Any Other Questions” section that you are interested in completing an application for financial assistance. We will be in touch as soon as possible with information on how to apply and register. If you think your family would require financial assistance in order to attend, please request these forms rather than completing the registration found on our program pages. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as funding is available.

Financial Assistance Application Deadlines:

• Priority Deadline – April 15
• Final Deadline – June 1

Our Programs:

• Animation Academy
• Art & Design Portfolio Course
• Audio Engineering, Sound Design, & Music Academy
• Champlain Game Academy
  • Session I
  • Session II
• Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Academy
• Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy

To learn more about each program, including dates, program highlights, and age of students the program is geared toward, please visit the Programs page.

Program Deposits

For registrations made prior to May 15, 2024, a nonrefundable $500 deposit is required at the time of registration is required. Payments are made online. Once you submit the registration form, you will be prompted to submit your deposit online. We cannot reserve your spot in the program until we receive this deposit unless prior arrangements have been made. The remaining balance of $4,000 will be due in full on or before 5/15/2024. All registrations after 5/15/2024 should pay the full fee at time of registration.

The deadline to register for programs is June 1.

Dual Enrollment

Vermont high school juniors and and seniors who register for one of our credit-bearing Pre-College Programs may be eligible for reduced tuition through the Vermont Dual Enrollment Flexible Pathways program. For more information, please contact us at registrar@champlain.edu.

Refund Policy

A refund, minus deposit, may be issued up until 30 business days prior to the start of the program. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued except in cases of serious illness or accident. Under these extreme circumstances, cancellation and refund will require a physician’s written verification. Last-minute cancellations or withdrawals after the start of the program are not eligible for a refund. In the event that a program needs to be canceled due to Covid-19 after registration fees have been paid, all registrants will receive a full refund.