Program Costs
- How much does it cost to attend the program?
- Is there financial aid and/or merit based scholarships available to students who enroll in one of the summer programs?
- Will Carnegie Mellon send me a bill for the Pre-College Program?
- What is the payment due date?
- Can I deduct my $200.00 admission deposit from the amount due on my bill?
- How much should we expect to pay for books, supplies and other necessities?
- How much spending money do you recommend for the program?
How much does it cost to attend the program?
The tuition varies from program to program. Please refer to the “Fees & Requirements” section for each program on the website.
Is there financial aid and/or merit based scholarships available to students who enroll in one of the summer programs?
Some financial and merit-based scholarships will be available to select students who have been accepted into the Art & Design program. They must complete the scholarship application and submit a digital portfolio by May 1.
Will Carnegie Mellon send me a bill for the Pre-College Program?
Yes, a bill will be sent to you after you have made your Admission Deposit.
What is the payment due date?
June 1 is the payment due date for full settlement of your account.
Can I deduct my $200.00 admission deposit from the amount due on my bill?
Yes, please do.
How much should we expect to pay for books, supplies and other necessities?
The cost of supplies and books varies from program to program. The following costs are estimates:
AP/EA: $175.00
Architecture: $300.00
Art & Design : $300.00 for six-weeks, $150 for three-weeks
Drama: $225.00
Music: $25.00 (Music Webcast Fee)
Students may want to bring some spending money for the weekend, which also varies from student to student. Some weekend trips and events include a ticket price not included in the cost of the Pre-College program. Students normally find that $350-$450 is a comfortable amount of spending money.
How much spending money do you recommend for the program?
We suggest that students deposit $350-$450 in Plaid Ca$h for spending money. This allows students to participate in the weekend trips and activities throughout the program which are not included in the program fee, purchase any items they may realize they need once they arrive, and order an occasional pizza.
Spending money can be in the form of traveler's checks, accessible through ATM cards, or money can be deposited into a Plaid Ca$h account for use at approved campus and community vendors. The Plaid Ca$h program allows families to put money on their student's ID card for use at a wide variety of campus and local vendors who participate in the Plaid Ca$h program. This is a convenient way for students to regulate their spending and avoid carrying cash, but keep in mind that unused money on a Plaid Ca$h card cannot be refunded. Please visit the Card Office website for more details about this program and a list of participating vendors.
