Financial Aid
EPI recognizes that the cost of our field programs is significant. We attempt to make the courses affordable for all accepted students, regardless of their financial circumstances. And by offering direct financial aid to our participants, we hope to attract students from a wide range of economic, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds.
All of EPI’s financial aid is need-based; that is, it is only awarded to those participants who cannot otherwise afford the full cost of the experience. EPI will grant no more than one-half of the course tuition; in all cases, we expect that the participant and/or their family will take responsibility for at least half of the course tuition.
The vast majority of EPI’s financial aid awards go to local residents who live within or adjacent to the ecosystems where our project sites are located.
Timetable for Applying for Financial Aid
- October 21st: Applications due.
- November 1st: Decisions are mailed to families of admitted students.
- November 15th: Enrollment deposit and course paperwork must be submitted by this date to hold a space in the course.
- After November 15th: Financial Aid awards may be granted to new/late applicants on a funds-available basis.
EPI Financial Aid Policies
- Admission to an EPI course must be granted before being considering for financial aid.
- All financial aid awards are based entirely on need as determined by the financial aid committee.
- Parents and students are expected to cover the cost of tuition to the extent they are able.
- Late applications may not receive full consideration.
- All financial aid records are kept confidential.
If you would like to apply for financial aid, please contact us for an application.