Costs & Dates
Costs & Dates
| 2027 Dates* | Application Fee** | Program Fee** | Room & Board** | Total** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer Strings June 21 - 25*, 2027 |
$50 | $1135* | $729 |
$ - 1,914 residential $ - 1,185 commuter |
*Residential students must check out of their residential hall no later than 11:00 AM the following Saturday.
** Fees subject to change.
Housing
- High school residential students reside in the Artist Village Residence Hall
- Residential students over 18 and one year removed from high school may stay in the Center Stage Apartments apartment complex located directly adjacent to campus.
- Students under 14 years old by the start of their program or not yet a rising high school freshman are not eligible for campus housing.
- Students living less than 25 miles from UNCSA must attend as commuter students.
Scholarships
Both merit and need-based scholarships are available. Scholarship inquiries should be directed to Ida Bieler at bieleri@uncas.edu.
External Scholarships
Community organizations such as Rotary, booster clubs, churches, foundations and businesses often support students attending summer programs. Additionally, the Anthony Quinn Foundation has a competitive scholarship program for high school students in the arts.
Deadlines & Payment Schedule
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application opens | November 2026 | $50 non-refundable application fee. $200 deposit (payable after audition and acceptance) |
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2027 | Students must have completed an online application and submitted all audition materials. |
| Half Payment deadline | April 1, 2027 | Payment totaling 1/2 of the total due |
| Payment in full deadline | May 31, 2027 | Payment in full due |
Please note that fees are subject to change. Payment reminder emails are sent ahead of each deadline. Summer Programs are not eligible to accept funds from 529s.
Cancellations
- $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration:check or credit card. Students who have not paid the deposit will be marked as waitlisted until the deposit is paid. A minimum payment of 1/2 the total cost of attendance is due upon enrollment for students accepted after April 1.
- Student withdrawal by April 15: refund of one-half of total paid, less non-refundable deposit
- Student withdrawal after April 15: no refunds
In the event a program is cancelled by UNCSA, payments will be refunded in full.