Enrollment Policies
- Fee Schedule
For all College Tours, the required deposit is $995.
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, 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. This deposit is not refundable unless our Cancellation Protection Plan is purchased at the time of application. Payment for the remaining balance is due 45 days before the first day of the program (60 days for all College Tours) for which the student is enrolled. Families may pay in full upon application.
Enrollment Process
Once an application has been received for any of our programs by mail or online, the enrollment process begins and the initial deposit is nonrefundable unless cancellation insurance is purchased. Failure to complete the enrollment process for any of our programs also results in the forfeiture of the deposit unless cancellation insurance is purchased, and then all rules regarding our Cancellation 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. College Admission Prep Camps, 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 program 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.
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 pull in full upon application, or pay the camp deposit only. Please note that some discount offers require payment in full upon 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 Kaplan SAT Prep and Surfing, 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.
International Students
Please add $100 to the tuition. This fee is used to offset increased administrative, phone and mailing costs.
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.
Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP)
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 Cancellation Protection Plan to provide for maximum possible refunds. This program provides a refund (including the normally non-refundable deposit 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 CPP 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.
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 CPP 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 operates summer programs only.