Kroka Expeditions Semester Programs Financial Information

Program Cost: The cost of the program is divided between tuition and other fees. Our aim is to make the program affordable to all, and we charge less than the majority of other comparable experiential outdoor programs.

Ecuador Semester Tuition: $12,500 (does not include airplane ticket - typically $900)
Vermont Semester Tuition: $14,000

You should expect to pay an additional $1,000 - $1,200 in equipment and materials fees (for items that will be taken home at the completion of the program), as well as a few miscellaneous donations and student account fees. There is also a packing list with required gear that you will need to have borrowed or purchased ahead of time.

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Payment Plans: A $2,000 deposit is required upon acceptance into the program (before the financial aid decisions are made). This deposit is refundable up until 60 days prior to the program start. The remaining payments are typically spread out over a period of months, on a schedule that meets your needs, with all tuition and fees due prior to the completion of the program.

Financial Aid: Kroka Expeditions is a financial needs-blind institution, with financial aid decisions made after admissions decisions. We are committed to allowing participation to everyone regardless of income. Financial aid ranges from 10% to 30% of the full tuition depending on the family income and circumstances and different payment plans are optional. If you are applying for financial aid you must attach the following:
1. A completed Financial Aid Form
2. Your recent tax form
3. If parents are separated or divorced, you must provide a letter explaining each parent’s responsibility towards child support and educational expenses and supply tax forms for both parents. Your financial aid packet will be returned if incomplete.

Public School Funding: Some school districts will pay some or all of our tuition costs. Check with your local school district.

Fundraising Support Package: We have fundraising support package for individual families with ideas on how to accomplish raising part of the tuition. In the past, a number of students raised over half of their tuition through small $25 donations.