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Tuition and Financial Aid
Interlochen Arts Academy is committed to creating a community that values accessibility and transcends barriers. We aspire to meet the financial needs of every talented student who is offered admission.
Tuition 2025-2026
| Boarding | $78,725 |
| Day | $44,530 |
We are very proud of our robust scholarship and financial assistance programs. Both merit-based and need-based assistance are available to domestic and international students. Merit scholarship awards range from $2,500-$15,000 in any given year.
In 2023-24, we awarded nearly $17 million in total financial aid to Academy students, with 81% of our students receiving financial assistance.
In order to be considered for any merit- or need-based financial assistance, all families must submit a Clarity financial aid application. Detailed instructions can be found in our Scholarships & Financial Assistance page.
Explore Scholarships & Financial Assistance
We offer a variety of payment options so you can decide which plans best suit your family's needs.
Fees & Additional Expenses
- $5,000 fee applies to all first-year 12th grade and first-year postgraduate students
- $770 general fee applies to students who are non-U.S. citizens
- $7,200 English as a Language fee, if required
- $1,160 (estimate)
- Required of all international students
- Domestic students must present alternative coverage
We require all students to bring their own Apple laptop to school. Students may bring a laptop they already own (provided it is less than three years old) or purchase a new one. Please review our Information Technology FAQ for technical specifications and answers to other common questions.
- Varies significantly by course load and major
- Arts major expenses $200-700
- Books ~$600
- Travel
- College Testing
- Personal Account (spending money)
- Interlochen provides transportation to and from the Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport for a small fee - $15 per ride.
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