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EXPLO tuition–what's included

EXPLO is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization. All tuition and fees are invested into running and improving our programs each summer. Tuition at EXPLO includes: all programming costs, course supplies, room and board, entertainment, and tuition insurance throughout a student’s stay on campus. Any additional fees that are based on individual student circumstances and student choice while at the program are outlined below. Grants are available however, 2024 Scholarship deadline has passed.

Families with an adjusted gross income of up to $375,000 (depending on cost of living in your area), could be eligible for grant funding. Please contact us at awards@explo.org.

 

2024 summer program tuition

  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 6-7
  • Grades 8-9
  • Grades 10-12

Grades 4-5

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EXPLO 360º

Sleepaway

Tuition Fee: $7,350 /session

Other Fees:

Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $500

Ultimate Day

Tuition Fee: $3,570 /session

Other Fees:

Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $350

 

Grades 6-7

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EXPLO 360º

Sleepaway

Tuition Fee: $7,350 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $500

Ultimate Day

Tuition Fee: $3,570 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $350

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Veterinary Science Focus Program

Sleepaway

Tuition Fee: $5,950 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $350

Ultimate Day

Tuition Fee: $2,750 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $100
Trips + Sundries: $200

 

Grades 8-9

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EXPLO 360º

Overnight

Tuition Fee: $7,650 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $500

Ultimate Day

Tuition Fee: $3,850 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $350

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Medical Specialties Focus Program

Overnight

Tuition Fee: $5,950 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $350

Ultimate Day

Tuition Fee: $2,750 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $100
Trips + Sundries: $200

Grades 10-12

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EXPLO 360º

Grants Available - please contact Admissions

Residential

Tuition Fee: $7,650 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $500

Commuter

Tuition Fee: $3,850 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $350

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Explorations at Berkeley

Residential

Tuition Fee: $6,400 /session

Damage Deposit: $150

Commuter

Tuition Fee: $3,190 /session

Trips + Sundries: $200

Explorations at Oxford + London

Explorations at Oxford + London

Residential

Tuition Fee: $7,590 /session

Other Fees:
Damage Deposit: $150

Breakfast + dinner included in tuition. 

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EXPLO Career Concentrations

Residential

Tuition Fee : $7,895 /session

Other Fees :
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $500

Commuter

Tuition Fee : $3,995 /session

Other Fees :
Damage Deposit: $150
Trips + Sundries: $350

See how we can help

We understand that a summer program with us is an investment, and want to do everything we can to help you give your child the EXPLO experience. EXPLO is committed to providing grants and scholarships to as many qualified students as possible. Grant awards of up to $1,850 are available.

Joy Z.

Every year, when EXPLO returns to me a full, vibrant, transformed daughter, I tell myself I’m going to write a thank-you note for spurring such growth. I can’t wait to see who you send back to me this year! Thank you for all you do. EXPLO is life-changing.

Joy Z.
EXPLO Junior + Intermediate parent
Coretta O.

I just wanted to say a million thanks for the opportunity granted to my two boys. Zachary came back a different person, trying to speak Portuguese and Spanish. He's even more enthusiastic about science. Connor is now interested in the piano and engineering. My boys would not have had this opportunity to explore had it not been for you—thank you.

Coretta O.
EXPLO Junior + Intermediate parent
TFA Sofia Z

I wanted to share that our son had an amazing experience at the Foreign Affairs Program this Summer! He thought all the courses were very interesting and engaging. He loved the vibe of the classes, the opportunity to dive deep and present all the findings.  Thank you so much for the financial assistance that made this possible.

Sofia Z.
EXPLO Intermediate parent
Lily B.

First, let me express our gratitude for this life changing experience for Violet. We sent off a little girl who was unsure of herself and she returned a total pre-teen gleaming with a higher self-esteem. Thank you to all who helped Violet grow, discover new interests and just have fun, too.

Lily B.
EXPLO Junior parent
I will never forget the phone call I received from you informing me that both my daughters would be able to attend EXPLO because of a generous financial aid scholarship. Without the scholarship, this life changing experience could not have been possible for them.
Daisy C.
EXPLO Intermediate parent

Tuition details


EXPLO Academic Enrichment Programs require a deposit of $800 per session. Deposits, less an application processing fee of $100, are refundable until March 1, 2024. After March 1, deposits become non-refundable.

If you proceed with enrollment, the full deposit amount, including the application processing fee, will be applied to your tuition balance.

Credit cards are our preferred payment type for online deposits. A credit card deposit will expedite our ability to process your application. If you pay your deposit via check or bank wire, we will not be able to process your application until we have received payment.

In addition to the base tuition to attend our summer programs, the following charges apply:

Damage Deposit: Upon enrollment, EXPLO collects a standard damage deposit of $150 per student. The deposit is used to offset any charges incurred for damage to a student’s room, furnishings, or pro-rated shares of extraordinary damage to common facilities in the dormitories or classrooms. Families may be charged if a student’s room is left in a state of disarray. Parents/guardians are responsible for any damage beyond the deposit. If there is no damage or balance due, the Damage Deposit will be refunded after the summer.

Trips + Sundries: Upon enrollment, EXPLO collects a standard Trips + Sundries per session. Trips + Sundries funds are used to cover any trips chosen by the student, sundries, lost keys or ID cards, and COVID testing as needed. This account can be supplemented by parents/guardians at any time. If a student has a low balance or overdraws this account, our Main Office will contact the parent/guardian listed on the account to arrange payment. All unused amounts, except those covered by a scholarship, will be returned after the summer.

International students are charged a one-time fee of $75 

Alumni Discount:
EXPLO offers a rolling returning discount for students who have previously attended an EXPLO campus-based summer program. 

  • $250 per residential session
  • $200 per focus session
  • $125 per day session

Sibling Discount:
If a family is sending multiple students to EXPLO, they will receive a discount on their final tuition balance for each student. $500 for students attending residential 360º/concentrations; $350 for students attending a focus program; and $250 for students attending day/commuter programs.

Double Session Discount:
We offer a discount for day/commuter students attending both Session 1 and 2 during the same summer.


While many of our families arrange for private transportation, we’re happy to meet any student upon arrival to ensure safe transportation to campus. The airport pick-up/drop-off charge is $100 one way, or $200 round trip. We provide this service for students arriving at Boston Logan airport (BOS) for students attending our Junior and Pre-College programs, New York JFK airport (JFK) for students attending our Intermediate program, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for students attending Explorations at Berkeley, and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for students attending Explorations at Oxford + London.

While it is easier and more efficient for students to connect with EXPLO staff if they do NOT fly as unaccompanied minors (UM), some airlines require that children 15 and under do so. If that is the case with your child, please make sure that all flight arrangements, both for arrival and departure, including the payment of the airline fees for UM service, are completed prior to the submission of the Arrival and Departure Forms. There is an extra $150 fee for unaccompanied minors using EXPLO's transportation to or from the airport.


Final payments must be received in full by April 21, 2024 for all students, regardless of their program session. Students applying after the final balance due date of April 21 must pay the entire bill immediately after acceptance. Students enrolling after June 1, 2024 must pay by certified check, wire, or credit card.

In the event that space is not available at a program, families will be notified in writing that the student has been placed on a waitlist and EXPLO will hold the deposit. If space does not become available for the student or if the family wishes to be removed from the waitlist, EXPLO will return the deposit in full.

  • Final payments can be made via check, wire, or debit/credit card.
  • Checks must be drawn on U.S. Banks in U.S. funds. We will not accept checks drawn on a foreign bank.
  • Make checks payable to Exploration School. Include the name of the student and program they are attending on the check (e.g. Jane Smith, EXPLO Pre-College).
  • Any returned checks or ACH payments will result in a charge of $35.
  • Please note: Payments made via wire or debit/credit card may incur a small processing fee from the third party administrator used to process these forms of payment.


Refund Policy

Deposit
Deposits, less an application processing fee of $100 are refundable until March 1, 2024. After March 1, deposits become non-refundable. If you proceed with enrollment, the full deposit amount, including the application processing fee, will be applied to your tuition balance. Refund requests should be submitted in writing to your Admission Counselor.

Tuition
Final payment is due on April 21, 2024. After that date, tuition is non-refundable.

Tuition Insurance

While no one expects their child to depart early from a program session, unexpected things may happen. Each year, students leave programs for a variety of unforeseen reasons including illness, homesickness, family emergencies, etc. Your financial obligation to EXPLO is for the full tuition as stated in the program registration material. The program has fixed expenses whether a student completes the program or not and, therefore, EXPLO will not refund the tuition or fees if your child departs early.

Every student enrolled in an EXPLO program is automatically covered by tuition refund insurance administered by A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. This plan does not provide coverage for any event or circumstances prior to the first day of the student’s session. Through the EXPLO Tuition Refund Plan, partial financial relief may be available if your child withdraws early from the program session. Timely claim applications must be completed and submitted. Should A.W.G. Dewar make a claim payment, it will be paid to EXPLO for credit to your account. Terms and conditions apply.


All students are expected to obtain U.S.- based health insurance coverage meeting EXPLO coverage requirements, and to provide health insurance documentation prior to departure for the United States. For individuals who need to purchase health insurance that provides coverage while in the U.S., EXPLO has identified affordable $0 deductible plans to make it easy on families should medical services need to be used. International student health insurance will be available for purchase starting March 1, 2024.

If you are a U.S. resident and need assistance obtaining health insurance to attend EXPLO, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.