EXPLO Financial Aid EXPLO is serious about financial aid. For us, making sure that students from all walks of life — geographic, socio-economic, cultural — are able to attend our summer programs is paramount, so we work incredibly hard to provide as many grants and scholarships to as many qualified students as possible. The financial aid process is quite competitive. Please take a moment to read through this and the following pages to better understand the differences between grants and scholarships, the criteria necessary to apply for each, and the path that makes the most sense for your family. Grant or Scholarship? Families who are able to afford the program but are looking to defray a portion of the tuition should apply for a grant. They should not apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are for students who are not able to attend EXPLO without a significant financial award. The chart below outlines the key differences between grants and scholarships based on our Exploration Programs. On the following pages, we outline the differences for each program option in further detail.
Grants
Scholarships
$1,650 up to Full Tuition (Exploration Programs)
Up to $1,650 (Exploration Programs)
Awards
Financial Need
Financial Need + Merit
Based on
Deposit Required
No Deposit
Deposit
Space guaranteed only for students awarded scholarships
Space guaranteed in program
Enrollment Status
Application Process: Grant vs. Scholarship Grant Process: Enrollment is required before applying for a grant.
YES
Pay Tuition Minus Grant
Submit Completed FAF + Required Materials
Complete EXPLO Application
Grant Decisions
Enroll
Pay Deposit
NO
Pay Full Tuition
Rolling Deadline
Tuition Due: May 1
Scholarship Process: Enrollment is contingent upon being selected to receive a scholarship.
YES
Pay Tuition Minus Scholarship
Enroll
Submit Completed FAF + Required Materials
Complete EXPLO Application
Scholarship Decisions
If space is available, you may still pay full tuition and enroll. Be aware, space is often no longer available following decision announcements.
NO
Submission DEADLINE March 1
Sent End of April
Questions? Before applying, we strongly recommend you contact our Admission Office at 781.762.7400.
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