NYSMF Policies, Tuition & Fees

Please review the four important items on this page before you submit your application.

• 1 of 4 • TUITION The New York Summer Music Festival is a non-profit organization, and operates on tuition-fee basis. Tuition covers meals, enrollment in classes, and performing organizations. Tuition does not cover private lessons, textbooks, sports and recreational programs, laundry, health insurance, insurance on instruments and off-campus trips.	Resident Student (includes tuition, room, three meals per day, and health services**) 2 Week Session $ 1,600 4 Week Session $ 3,000 6 Week Session $ 4,400 Local Scholarship Program / Day Student Rates available. Please see our "Financial Aid" page for details. ** Health Services are limited to the services mandated by the New York State Health Department code. Additional fees are charged for one-on-one supervision, emergency room visits, and any other off-campus healthcare.
• 2 of 4 • REQUIRED FEES	Application Fee -- $75 Due with Application; non-refundable; fee is $100 if received after May 15 CLICK HERE TO PAY USING PAYPAL Registration Deposit -- $400.00 ($415 with PayPal or credit card) Due upon student receiving the acceptance letter; will be applied toward tuition; non-refundable CLICK HERE TO PAY USING PAYPAL Activity Fee -- $50/session Covers off- campus trips, laundry, sports and recreational programs
• 3 of 4 • OPTIONAL FEES	Private Lessons -- $70/hour or $35/half-hour Instrument Rental -- $50/week Instruments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis Returned Check Fee -- $40 Festival Bank -- Optional Provides a safe, convenient location for students' money for incidental expenses Early Arrival or Late Departure -- $100/day Prior arrangement required Shuttle Service -- $100/one-way Prior arrangement required - only to Albany, NY area
• 4 of 4 • NYSMF POLICIES & DEADLINES Regular Application deadline: May 15, 2010 Final Application Deadline: July 15, 2010	All balances are due in full by May 15, 2010. Personal checks will not be accepted after this date. All checks should be made payable to NYSMF. Registration after May 15 must be accompanied by payment in full by money order or certified check, along with the $90.00 lage application fee. Payment through this website will be available via PayPal account or credit card (Paypal ID: info@nysmf.org) for an additional 3% fee. There will be no refunds of any kind except for a documented medical emergency, in which case room and board only will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. No refunds for dismissal due to violation of Festival, state, or federal rules, or early departure due to homesickness.

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