Pre-College Program Fees
Pre-college costs and fees vary by the type of program and course. Please refer to the tabs below for details about specific courses.
Residential Programs at UMass Amherst
Application fee $35 – All Applicants
Program fees include tuition, housing, a full meal plan, co-curricular activities, and a one-time registration fee. All students receive a UMass student ID card (UCard) as well as access to the campus Recreation Center. Certain programs have an additional materials fee to cover the cost of necessary tools and supplies. These come pre-packaged through the host departments.
| Program Name | Residential Program Fees | Commuter Program Fees | Materials Fee | Credits |
| 3D Design | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Drug Discovery | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship: Becoming a Game-Changer | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Energy Without Borders | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Forensic Anthropology | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Intro to Electronics & Arduino | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Introduction to the Graphic Novel | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Isenberg Business Ethics Academy | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Kinesiology: Pathway to the Medical Professions | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Medicine | $3,509 | $2,105 | $55 (included) | 2 |
| Programming for Aspiring Scientists | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Question Everything | No cost to students | No cost to students | 3 | |
| Research Intensives | $11,130 | $6,752 | 6 | |
| Social Media & Society | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Sound and Silence | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Sports Broadcasting | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Sport Management & Leadership Academy | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Summer Design Academy | $4,822 | $2,675 | $125 (included) | 4 |
| Summer Engineering Institute | $3,454 | $2,050 | 2 | |
| Vampires and Revenants | $1,739 | $1,079 | 1 |
All credits are Pass/Fail, and as such may or may not be transferable to other universities, at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Partial Scholarships
Students accepted to any 2-week or 3-week program may apply for a partial, need-based scholarship. Scholarships are not guaranteed, as funding is limited. Unfortunately scholarships are not available for the 6-week Research Intensives, with the exception of the Adler Lab. See below to learn how to apply.
Full Scholarships
UMass Summer Programs is offering one full, need-based scholarship for the Summer Engineering Institute. See below to learn how to apply.
Additionally, Question Everything: A Summer Philosophy Program is offering full scholarships for all admitted applicants. The program is open to rising seniors from Springfield and Holyoke, MA. Please apply through the link on the course page.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
To apply for a scholarship, with the help of your parent or guardian, please write a statement addressing how receiving a scholarship would affect your ability to attend the program you have applied for. We cannot process your scholarship application until you have completed and submitted your online application (with all supporting materials). Your scholarship essay should include your application number, name, date of birth, and the name and email address of your parent or guardian. Send scholarship letters to: @email
A letter of verification from a community member who is aware of your family's financial situation is helpful as we review your application. Letters from high school principals, guidance counselors, community or religious leaders, or a representative from a social service agency are all acceptable. The letter should describe the nature of your relationship and a statement verifying your financial need. This letter should be emailed to: @email.
Deadline: The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 15th.
Additional Full & Partial Scholarships
The following programs will have a limited number of full and partial scholarships available for students with financial need: Summer Design Academy, the Summer Engineering Institute, and the Sport Management & Leadership Academy. See below to learn how to apply.
Summer Design Academy: The UMass Department of Architecture is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in higher education, and in the profession of architecture. Students of color who cannot meet the financial obligations of the Summer Design Academy (SDA) are encouraged to apply for a partial scholarship. Please submit a scholarship essay as outlined above to apply. Eligibility is based on personal and academic information submitted on the Summer Pre-College application. The deadline is April 15th.
Summer Engineering Institute: Applicants with both demonstrable financial need and academic merit may apply for a partial scholarship. Please submit a scholarship essay as outlined above to apply. The deadline is April 15th.
Sport Management Leadership Academy: The McCormack Department is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in the classroom, and the sports industry. Young women and students of color who cannot meet the financial obligations of the Sport Management & Leadership Academy are encouraged to apply for a full scholarship. Applications will be judged based on the applicant’s academic record, sport-related work or participatory experience, and a short, 500 word essay that describes their career aspirations. Please submit scholarship essays to: @email. The deadline is April 15th.
Full and part-time benefited employees of the UMass system are eligible for a tuition credit for their dependents (tuition only). Full time employees receive a 50% reduction in tuition; part time employees receive a 25% reduction in tuition. The UMass system includes benefited employees at: UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Lowell, UMass Dartmouth &UMass Medical. Please contact @email for instructions.
Children of UMass Amherst alumni are eligible for a 10% discount on pre-college program fees. Please visit our Alumni Promotion page for details.
Payment and Refund Policy
Deposit & Confirmation of Attendance
Once accepted, a non-refundable deposit of $500 must be paid to hold a student’s space in the program. Payment of the deposit represents the student’s confirmation of attendance and is non-refundable. We recommend submitting your deposit as soon as possible, as some programs may fill up quickly.
Payment Deadlines
Program fees are due in full by June 1st, 2023. For any students registering after June 1st, payment will be due in full immediately.
Minimum Enrollment Contingency
Acceptance to Summer Pre-College programs is contingent upon courses reaching a minimum enrollment. If a course to which you have been accepted is cancelled due to under-enrollment, we will offer you a space in an alternate program.
Refund Policy
If UMass Summer Programs cancels a course for any reason, students receive a full refund. If a student withdraws from the program, refunds are provided according to the schedule below. The $500 deposit is non-refundable.
Summer Pre-College Refund Schedule 2023
Session 1: June 25
Before May 28: 100% minus deposit
After May 28: No refund
Session 2: July 9
Before June 11: 100% minus deposit
After June 11: No refund
Session 3: July 23
Before June 25: 100% minus deposit
After June 25: No refund
Withdrawals must be submitted in writing to: @email
Online Programs
Application fee $35 – All Applicants
Program fees include tuition, a technology fee, and a one-time registration fee. Certain programs have an additional materials fee to cover the cost of necessary tools and supplies (included in total). These come pre-packaged through the host departments.
| Program Name | Online Program Fees | Materials Fee | Credits |
| Anthropology of Women's Health | $1,748 | 2 | |
| Digital Drawing & Watercolor | $1,748 | 2 | |
| How Business Works | $1,748 | 2 | |
| Introduction to Programming in Python | $1,748 | 2 | |
| Isenberg Business Ethics Academy | $1,748 | 2 | |
| Programming for Aspiring Scientists | $1,748 | 2 | |
| Sport Management & Leadership Academy | $1,748 | 2 | |
| Summer Design Academy | $2,160 | 4 |
All credits are Pass/Fail, and as such may or may not be transferable to other universities, at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Partial Scholarships
Students accepted to any 2-week or 3-week program may apply for a partial, need-based scholarship. Scholarships are not guaranteed, as funding is limited.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
To apply for a scholarship, with the help of your parent or guardian, please write a statement addressing how receiving a scholarship would affect your ability to attend the program you have applied for. We cannot process your scholarship application until you have completed and submitted your online application (with all supporting materials). Your scholarship essay should include your application number, name, date of birth, and the name and email address of your parent or guardian. Send scholarship letters to: @email
A letter of verification from a community member who is aware of your family's financial situation is helpful as we review your application. Letters from high school principals, guidance counselors, community or religious leaders, or a representative from a social service agency are all acceptable. The letter should describe the nature of your relationship and a statement verifying your financial need. This letter should be emailed to: @email.
Deadline: The deadline to apply for scholarships for is April 15th.
Additional Full & Partial Scholarships
The following programs will have a limited number of full and partial scholarships available for students with financial need: Summer Design Academy,* and the Sport Management & Leadership Academy.** See below to learn how to apply.
*Summer Design Academy: The UMass Department of Architecture is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in higher education, and in the profession of architecture. Students of color who cannot meet the financial obligations of the Summer Design Academy (SDA) are encouraged to apply for a partial scholarship. Please submit a scholarship essay as outlined above to apply. Eligibility is based on personal and academic information submitted on the Summer Pre-College application. The deadline is April 15th.
**Sport Management Leadership Academy: The McCormack Department is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in the classroom, and the sports industry. Young women and students of color who cannot meet the financial obligations of the Sport Management & Leadership Academy are encouraged to apply for a full scholarship. Applications will be judged based on the applicant’s academic record, sport-related work or participatory experience, and a short, 500 word essay that describes their career aspirations. Please submit scholarship essays to: @email. The deadline is April 15th.
Full and part-time benefited employees of the UMass system are eligible for a tuition credit for their dependents (tuition only). Full time employees receive a 50% reduction in tuition; part time employees receive a 25% reduction in tuition. The UMass system includes benefited employees at: UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Lowell, UMass Dartmouth &UMass Medical. Please contact @email for instructions.
Children of UMass Amherst alumni are eligible for a 10% discount on pre-college program fees. Please visit our Alumni Promotion page for details.
Payment and Refund Policy
Deposit & Confirmation of Attendance
Once accepted, a non-refundable deposit of $500 must be paid to hold a student’s space in the program. Payment of the deposit represents the student’s confirmation of attendance and is non-refundable. We recommend submitting your deposit as soon as possible, as some programs may fill up quickly.
Payment Deadlines
Program fees are due in full by June 1st, 2023. For any students registering after June 1st, payment will be due in full immediately.
Minimum Enrollment Contingency
Acceptance to Summer Pre-College programs is contingent upon courses reaching a minimum enrollment. If a course to which you have been accepted is cancelled due to under-enrollment, we will offer you a space in an alternate program.
Refund Policy
If UMass Summer Programs cancels a course for any reason, students receive a full refund. If a student withdraws from the program, refunds are provided according to the schedule below. The $500 deposit is non-refundable.
Summer Pre-College Refund Schedule 2023
Session 1: June 25
Before May 28: 100% minus deposit
After May 28: No refund
Session 2: July 9
Before June 11: 100% minus deposit
After June 11: No refund
Session 3: July 23
Before June 25: 100% minus deposit
After June 25: No refund
Withdrawals must be submitted in writing to: @email
Residential Programs at Mount Ida
Application fee $35 – All Applicants
Program fees include tuition, housing, a full meal plan, co-curricular activities, and a one-time registration fee. All students receive a UMass student ID card (UCard) as well as access to the campus Recreation Center. Certain programs have an additional materials fee to cover the cost of necessary tools and supplies. These come pre-packaged through the host departments.
| Program Name | Residential Program Fees | Commuter Program Fees | Materials Fee | Credits |
| Building & Construction Technology: CityLab | $3,704 | $2,300 | $250 (included) | 2 |
| Summer Design Academy | $4,822 | $2,675 | $125 (included) | 4 |
| Veterinary Technology | $3,504 | $2,100 | $50 (included) | 2 |
| Wildlife Veterinary Medicine & Reproduction | $2,583 | $1,923 | N/A | 2 |
All credits are Pass/Fail, and as such may or may not be transferable to other universities, at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Partial Scholarships
Students accepted to any 2-week or 3-week program may apply for a partial, need-based scholarship. Scholarships are not guaranteed, as funding is limited.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
To apply for a scholarship, with the help of your parent or guardian, please write a statement addressing how receiving a scholarship would affect your ability to attend the program you have applied for. We cannot process your scholarship application until you have completed and submitted your online application (with all supporting materials). Your scholarship essay should include your application number, name, date of birth, and the name and email address of your parent or guardian. Send scholarship letters to: @email
A letter of verification from a community member who is aware of your family's financial situation is helpful as we review your application. Letters from high school principals, guidance counselors, community or religious leaders, or a representative from a social service agency are all acceptable. The letter should describe the nature of your relationship and a statement verifying your financial need. This letter should be emailed to: @email.
Deadline: The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 15th.
Full and part-time benefited employees of the UMass system are eligible for a tuition credit for their dependents (tuition only). Full time employees receive a 50% reduction in tuition; part time employees receive a 25% reduction in tuition. The UMass system includes benefited employees at: UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Lowell, UMass Dartmouth &UMass Medical. Please contact @email for instructions.
Children of UMass Amherst alumni are eligible for a 10% discount on pre-college program fees. Please visit our Alumni Promotion page for details.
Payment and Refund Policy
Deposit & Confirmation of Attendance
Once accepted, a non-refundable deposit of $500 must be paid to hold a student’s space in the program. Payment of the deposit represents the student’s confirmation of attendance and is non-refundable. We recommend submitting your deposit as soon as possible, as some programs may fill up quickly.
Payment Deadlines
Program fees are due in full by June 1st, 2023. For any students registering after June 1st, payment will be due in full immediately.
Minimum Enrollment Contingency
Acceptance to Summer Pre-College programs is contingent upon courses reaching a minimum enrollment. If a course to which you have been accepted is cancelled due to under-enrollment, we will offer you a space in an alternate program.
Refund Policy
If UMass Summer Programs cancels a course for any reason, students receive a full refund. If a student withdraws from the program, refunds are provided according to the schedule below. The $500 deposit is non-refundable.
Summer Pre-College Refund Schedule 2023
Session 1: June 25
Before May 28: 100% minus deposit
After May 28: No refund
Session 2: July 9
Before June 11: 100% minus deposit
After June 11: No refund
Session 3: July 23
Before June 25: 100% minus deposit
After June 25: No refund
Withdrawals must be submitted in writing to: @email
