High School Program Costs

Additional Expenses

• Travel costs: Students are responsible for travel expenses, costs vary by student.
• Personal costs (including local transportation): $250 estimate.

Payment Information

A $300 deposit is due within two weeks of acceptance to the program. This fee reserves your space in the class and is credited towards tuition.

Additional payments due:

• 90 days prior to start date – 50% of total program cost due (after deposit is paid)
• 60 days prior to start date – final balance due

Refund Policy

Students must notify SEA in writing of their intent to withdraw from the program.

• 61 days or more before program start date = 100% refund, less deposit
• 60 – 31 days before program start date = 50% refund, less deposit
• 30 days or less before program start date, or after program start date, no refund

SEA works with families to make participation in our high school programs a reality. SEA’s admission process is need-blind and applying for financial aid does not affect your chances of being accepted.

SEA has limited funds available to assist students who demonstrate family financial need. SEA works closely with applicants during the admissions process to estimate costs, discuss available aid, and consider options, including payment plans. We carefully assess each student’s financial situation based on submitted materials. To be considered for all available SEA funding, students must submit financial aid applications by the priority deadline. Notification of financial aid awards are provided after admissions decisions are made.

How To Apply for Aid

Financial Aid Priority Deadline: April 15

To apply for need-based aid from SEA, you must submit these documents through the SEA application portal:

• SEA High School/Gap Financial Aid Application
• Supporting parent/guardian’s most recent Federal Tax Return

Designated Scholarships

• SEA Alumni Award Any student who completes an SEA high school program will receive a $500 scholarship for a subsequent high school program.
• Cape Cod & Islands Scholarship for year-round residents of Cape Cod and the Islands with demonstrated financial need
• Woods Hole Children’s School of Science Award for local alumni