Education Unlimited - academic summer camps and pre-college summer programs

• Fee Schedule

Families may pay in full upon application for any program. For other camps priced less than $2,300, a $495 deposit that is credited toward the cost of the camp is required upon application. For camps priced between $2,300 and $3,500, a $695 deposit that is credited toward the cost of the camp is required upon application. For camps priced more than $3,500, and for East Coast College Tour, a deposit of $995 that is credited toward the cost of the camp is required upon application. For the Summer Focus program only, the deposit is $1495. Deposits are not refundable unless our Tuition Protection Plan is purchased at the time of application. Similarly, some special offers require full payment upon application; all monies paid under such an offer are forfeitted in the event of cancellation unless the Tuition Protection Plan is purchased at the time of application or other exceptions are made specific to that offer. Payment for any remaining balance is due 45 days before the first day of the program (60 days for Summer Focus and all College Tours) for which the student is enrolled. If the final payment is not made at least 45 days before the start of the program (or 60 days for Summer Focus), residential/overnight spots are subject to cancellation or re-assignment and all monies paid toward the program are subject to forfeit. If all payments and forms are not completed at least 7 days before the start of the program, a late charge of $100 will be added to the family account and must be paid prior to registration. 

• Enrollment Process

Once an application has been received for any of our programs by mail or online, the enrollment process begins and all money paid toward the program is nonrefundable from this point on unless the Tuition Protection Plan is purchased upon initial application. Failure to complete the enrollment process for any of our programs also results in the forfeiture of any/all money paid unless the Tuition Protection Plan has purchased, and then all rules regarding refunds and our Tuition Protection Plan are applicable. The responsibility lies with the family/student to complete the enrollment process by the due date stated in the enrollment packet (these packets are generally posted in April and May as final campus details are confirmed). College Admission Prep Camp, Prep Camp Excel and A+ programs require the submission of official or unofficial transcripts for all grades completed at time of application. Summer Focus, A+ programs and CAPC Intensive require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Summer Focus requires the submission of official transcripts, at least one academic letter of recommendation and the completion of a phone interview. All programs require that the student/family review and return camp enrollment forms (i.e. medical release forms, rules and regulations forms, enrollment agreement) and required payments and damage and/or key deposits sent to them by Education Unlimited. If, once the enrollment process is complete, a student is not accepted into an Education Unlimited program, all monies paid will be refunded.

If Education Unlimited changes the dates of a program, we will notify camper families enrolled in that session as soon as we are aware of the change. Once we notify you, you will have 10 days to decide whether to keep your enrollment in the program or cancel for a refund. If you cancel in writing within 10 days of us notifying you of the change of dates, we will fully refund your tuition payment and tuition protection plan premium (and any other incidentals you may have purchased, such as airport shuttle fees, etc.). If you do not notify us in writing of your wish to cancel within 10 days of the date change, then you agree that your enrollment will be transferred to the new program dates and that our standard cancellation policies and Tuition Protection Plan policies apply from that point forward. 

• Payment Options

  Discount offers may not be combined with any other discounts or offers, including Thanksgiving, Fall, and Winter offers and our group discount program. Families may pay in full upon application, or pay the camp deposit only. Please note that some discount offers require payment in full upon application. In this case, all monies paid under such an offer are forfeitted in the event of cancellation unless the Tuition Protection Plan is purchased at the time of application.

• Security Deposits

  Two separate damage and key deposits of $125 each are required. Charges for damage to furniture or building structure will be levied against these deposits. Forfeiture of deposit will also result if keys are not returned upon departure. At the conclusion of each summer security deposit checks that have not been cashed are destroyed (usually in October or November following camp).

• Tuition Assistance and Scholarships

  Need-based aid is available. We encourage all interested students to apply. Initial deposits must accompany all applications. Tax forms are required for consideration. For more information email us at campinfo@educationunlimited.com

• Fees Cover

  Residential program fees cover all classes, residence hall or hotel lodging for the duration of the program, all meals, all required workbooks and materials, planned recreational and evening activities, and camp memorabilia.

  Day camp fees cover all classes, all required workbooks and materials, and camp memorabilia.

• Fees Do Not Cover

  Residential program fees do not include transportation to and from the program site (except Tours), optional $5 for camp shirt, optional calling card, spending and laundry money.

  Day camp fees do not cover lodging and meals, transportation to and from the program site, optional $5 for camp shirt, or spending money.

  Some Summer Focus electives, such as SAT Prep, require an additional fee that is not included in the standard camp tuition. However, in each elective block, there will be at least one elective choice which requires no additional fee.

• Student Responsibilities and Conduct

  Students are expected to attend all scheduled events, classes, and seminars. Students must conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, following all program and/or school/University guidelines and fully respecting the rights of others. After application and upon acceptance to the program, students will be sent a follow-up packet with final enrollment materials. All forms must be completed, signed, and returned to Education Unlimited before a student may participate in any Education Unlimited program.

• No incidental damages. All parties agree that Education Unlimited's liability is limited by the posted refund policies and regardless, under no circumstances shall exceed the camp tuition paid by the camper family, nor shall Education Unlimited be liabile for any incidental damages. 

• International Students

  Education Unlimited is proud to host international students from countries around the world. Typically, approximately 15% of our students

  Students are considered to be International Students if any of the following are true: * The billing address or home address on file is international * The credit card, wire transfer, check or other form of payment is drawn on a non-US bank * Student requires support from our office is required in the submission of a Visa application * Emergency contact address or phone number is outside of the U.S.

  For international students, we assess an additional fee of $100 for the first week of camp and $50 for each additional week (except for Summer Focus, which has separate pricing options for international students to reflect higher UC Berkeley tuition costs and our standard international fees). We offer a variety of additional services for international students, including providing documentation of enrollment that can be presented for visa applications (see below for information about our visa policy). In addition, this fee is used to offset a number of additional expenses Education Unlimited incurs on behalf of international students, including, but not limited to, increased credit card fees (roughly double that of domestic cards), wire transfer fees, international phone charges, additional staff time, postage, and increased campus fees for some programs (for example Summer Focus at UC Berkeley). Additionally, on occasion, international students may experience unusually long travel delays, or complications that require additional staff supervision. Note, however, that the international fee does not cover any extra nights of dorm housing should a delay in travel occur.

  International Visas: The United States generally requires foreign students to have a properly authorized visa to enter the United States (to attend our programs, or for any other purpose). Upon request, Education Unlimited will provide documentation about the nature of our programs and confirmation of enrollment that can be presented to the appropriate US Embassy/Consulate. In most cases this has been sufficient for participants to attend on tourist class visas or under the visa waiver program for our various enrichment programs. However, all visa decisions are made by US immigrations agents and officials according to their reading of US law and policy on granting visas, and Education Unlimited provides no assurance or warranty that a visa will be granted in any given case. For this reason we strongly recommend that all international families dependent upon the issuance of a visa purchase our Cancellation Protection Plan, and apply for a visa well before the program start date, so that it can be known with certainty that a visa has been fully authorized and secured.

• Tuition Protection Plan (TPP)

  Sometimes families must cancel their registration due to unforeseen circumstances and we are unable to issue refunds in such cases. We recommend that families purchase our Tuition Protection Plan to provide for maximum possible refunds. This program provides a refund (including normally non-refundable payments, but not the premium paid for the plan itself) if camp enrollment is cancelled by written notification prior to the start of the program. No refund is provided if the cancellation request is received after the camp begins. The total fee for the coverage plan is 10% of the total cost of the program before any discounts.

  The TPP can only by purchased on initial application, cannot be added later, and is not offered for the East Coast College Tour. This written cancellation policy is always binding and no verbal communication from any EU staff can override the written policy. Only a financial officer of the company can approve a policy waiver on any request for refund or any other financial matters, and all requests for a waiver must be submitted in writing for the CEO or CFO to review for a written response.

In some very limited circumstances partial credits for a future camp may be possible if a student departs a camp after it has begun based on a number of factors and only at the discretion of and with the approval of the Executive Director of Education Unlimited. Factors include severe illness during camp necessitating withdrawl, the degree to which the host campus is willing to provide a pro-rated refund for their services, and early notification of curricular difficulties if problem are perceived to exist relative to what was advertised for the program so that the program site director and staff can have a reasonable chance to rectify any perceived deficits or problems with the curriculum. When assigning value to such credits the camp 'valuation' is 40% for room, board, classroom fees; 40% for curricular/class time instructions and activities, and 20% for recreational time and activities. Days used are generally prorated, so completion or near completion of the camp schedule before raising any concerns or issues is presumptively a disqualifying factor. All such requests for camp credit for just cause must be made in writing with detailed explanation of the request for camp credit, and are ultimately at the discretion of the Executive Director. 

• Switching Programs

​Because Education Unlimited incurs many nonrecoverable fees once a student has enrolled in a program, switching from one program to another is considered to be two different transactions, (1) cancellation of the first camp and (2) enrollment in the second camp. Families that have purchased the TPP for the cancelled program will be refunded the full amount due per our cancellation insurance refund schedule. For families that have not purchased this cancellation coverage, the camp fees paid are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to the new camp.

• Program Cancellation

  It is rare that Education Unlimited must cancel a program, class, or trip due to low enrollment or other unforeseen issues. Most years, 100% of all offerings occur as scheduled. However, many of our offerings have minimum enrollment requirements, a 10 student minimum for trips and for our longest programs, such as Summer Focus. In the event enrollment minimums aren’t reached, Education Unlimited reserves the right to cancel any given program. In the rare event that a program is cancelled, Education Unlimited will refund all tuition money paid for the cancelled programs. Please allow 14 days for such a refund to be processed.

  We strive to provide 2 weeks’ notice or more, but in the event we don’t provide at least 10 days of notice ( by sending an email to the email address you have provided to us), we will also extend a credit of $500 for a future program, which can be combined with any other offer! It is each participant family’s responsibility to check their email account regularly, and to update contact email addresses with the correct contact information. Education Unlimited is not responsible for notices not received because of such problems.

• Note: For the purposes of Massachusetts law, Education Unlimited only operates summer programs, not camps.