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Tuition and Financial Aid

Interlochen Arts Camp is committed to making its unique educational experiences accessible to talented students from diverse economic backgrounds, including both domestic and international students. 

We offer a range of financial aid options designed to assist families in covering the costs of attendance. Need-based scholarships are awarded based on the financial needs of the applicant’s family, and merit-based scholarships recognize exceptional artistic talent and potential in various disciplines.

By the Numbers

  • 83% of families who applied for assistance received financial aid in 2024. Need- and merit-based financial assistance are available.
  • $4.3 million in financial aid was awarded in 2024.

Tuition for Camp 2025 

Your tuition is based on the number of weeks you attend Camp. For example, if you choose two three-week programs, you will pay the six-week price. Our one-week intensive programs are not eligible for financial aid.

Tuition for Camp 2025
Session LengthBoarding Tuition

1 week (Intensive)

*not eligible for financial aid

$1,950
2-week session$4,865
3-week session$6,985
4-week session$8,060
6-week session$10,180

All students in our arts summer camp programs that are two or more weeks long are welcome to apply for need-based financial aid. To apply, complete the following steps in your application in the Education Community:

  1. Indicate your interest in applying for financial aid in the "Financial Aid" section of the Camp Application for Admission.
  2. Upload a copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040 prior to submitting your application. If you are an international applicant, please submit an official Verification of Salary, in English, for each of your parents.

The Financial Aid Committee will then review your family's income documentation to determine your eligibility for need-based aid. Any financial aid award will be included on your child's enrollment agreement after acceptance.

Applying for aid will not affect your admission decision. However, it is important to submit your financial aid application with your application for admission. If you request aid after applying, you may experience significant delays which could affect your eligibility for financial aid. If you plan to request financial aid, we recommend obtaining a PDF copy of your tax documents before you begin your application. 

Interlochen provides merit scholarships for a limited number of its most qualified candidates. All applicants to programs that are two weeks or longer AND require a portfolio or audition will automatically be considered for a merit-based award, unless otherwise indicated by the family; no financial documentation is required. Please note that we do not offer merit scholarships for one-week Intensive programs.

A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are available for high school string, woodwind, brass, harp, and percussion musicians through the Interlochen Orchestral Scholars and Fennell Scholars Programs. To be considered for one of these programs, please ensure that your application is completed by Jan. 15.

The Orchestral and Fennell Scholars programs are highly competitive. If you require financial aid to attend Interlochen, we strongly recommend that you submit tax documentation so that you can be considered for need-based aid if you are not selected to receive a scholarship.