Teen Dates, Rates & Financial Aid

2026 Dates & Rates

We have a rolling admissions process, so we place participants in workshops as we accept them. We strongly recommend that you submit the application early so that we can try and place the participant in one of their top workshops(s) choices. 

Applications for the 3-Week Session close on June 1. Applications for the 1-Week Session close on July 1. If you plan to apply to both sessions, applications will need to be submitted by June 1. After these dates, please reach out to us to see about availability.

3-WEEK IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS

3-WEEK IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS (ages 14 – 17 or entering 9 – 12 grade)

June 28 – July 17Boarding Student: $7,575Day Student: $4,025

1-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS

1-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS (ages 13 – 16 or entering 8 – 11 grade)

July 19 – July 24Boarding Student: $2,675Day Student: $1,600

BOTH SESSIONS

BOTH SESSIONS (ages 14 – 16 or entering 9 – 11 grade)

June 28 – July 24Boarding Student: $10,050Day Student: $4,950

Deposit, Payment and Cancellation Policies

  • There is a $100 non-refundable application fee collected when submitting an application.
  • A $500 deposit will also be collected at the time of application. This deposit is refundable through March 1. 
  • Deposits are non-refundable after March 1.
  • The $500 deposit will be applied towards the tuition balance, and will hold a spot for students in workshops.
  • If a student is placed on a waitlist for a workshop a deposit must still be paid in order to hold their place on the waitlist and in alternate workshops. 
  • Before May 1, tuition balance is due within 10 business days of receiving an invoice, unless a family is applying for Financial Aid or an arranged plan with our Business Office.
  • After May 1, tuition balance is due within 5 business days of receiving an invoice.
  • Any balance remaining on tuition must be paid before the start of the program.
  • Should enrollment not be sufficient resulting in workshop cancellation or reassignment, you will be notified no later than May 1, and students will be placed in their next highest workshop selection.
  • There are no refunds for choosing to withdraw from the program after May 1.
  • A late fee of $250 will be applied for any health form submissions received after May 1. Timely health form submissions are essential to ensure we have time to learn about the student before their arrival.
  • We recommend that families purchase an insurance policy that can cover losses as a result of your child not being able to participate in the programs. One example of a policy you might consider is Travelex Insurance.  Please note that there are other companies offering similar plans and you should check out all of the various options before picking your plan.

Financial Aid

The Putney School Summer Arts offers need based financial aid to families that qualify, in order to make our programs a possibility for more students. In order to be considered for financial aid, a student must first apply to the program and be accepted. We award aid whenever possible, giving priority to students who are new to the programs. Families or organizations interested in helping to sponsor a student financially should contact Dan Folgar, Director of Summer Programs. 

  • In the application, please check the “We wish to apply for financial aid” box on the final page of the form.
  • We will send a link for families to submit a financial aid application through Clarity once an application is completed and processed. A fee may be assessed during this process through the app, but may be waived based on the information provided in your Financial Aid application. Parents will need to upload their most recent Federal Tax return with their application. If parents are not filing jointly, each parent completes and submits a separate form. 
  • All Financial Aid applications are due by March 15. Award decisions will be communicated to families after April 1.
  • Families awarded financial aid who elect not to enroll in the program after receiving notice of financial aid award are entitled to a refund of tuition and deposit paid minus $100, provided The Putney School Summer Arts receives written notice of this decision by May 1.

Make A Gift

Your gift directly supports our financial aid fund and will be used towards summer student tuition.

Tuition Discounts

– Early Application Discounts: Boarding student applications submitted before January 1 will receive a discount. See below for discounts.

  • 4 Week Applicants – $350
  • 3 Week Applicants – $250
  • 1 Week Applicants – $150

– Refer a Friend Discount: Applicants who refer a friend that applies and attends will receive a $100 credit in our school store (applied to the balance of spending at the end of the session).

– Sibling Discount: For siblings attending the program together, we are offering a 10% discount on the second tuition.

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