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Total Program Cost (see table below) consists of the following components:
Application: refundable if not accepted or the program cancels
Tuition: includes administrative expenses and academic credit
Transportation: includes all transportation during the program (van rental, fuel, insurance). Participants are to arrive by their own means in Santa Cruz. (Note that Sierra Institute does not arrange long-term parking for private autos.)
Site fee: for our stay at the residential center (Hinterlands).
Academic: covers course reader, first aid supplies, campground and entrance fees, garden supplies, and miscellaneous expenses.
TOTAL PROJECTED COSTS |
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| Due to Humboldt State University, pre-program (Application fee due with application. Make check out to Humboldt State University. Please see refund policy.) | Application Fee | $200 |
| Tuition | $3,400 | |
| Transportation | $950 | |
| Site Fee | $300 | |
| Academic Fee | $600 | |
| Total (due to HSU before program begins) | $5,450 | |
| Pre-Program personal expenses | Texts | $40 |
| Personal costs during program | Food & incidentals | $930 (est.) |
These costs were updated in June 2009, and are subject to change.
FINANCIAL AID
The Sierra Institute and HSU Extended Education do not provide financial aid for their programs. However, if you already receive aid, it may be possible to apply it to Sierra Institute programs. Please refer to our financial aid section in general information.
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