Program Fees

Investigators Program Fees

Payment Schedule

SIG Online Program Fees

*Fee does not include cost for books or course supplies, if applicable.

To learn about Financial Assistance for the Online Learning program, click on the Financial Assistance & Scholarships tab below.

Refund Policy - Innovators and Investigators Programs

Because SIG must hire staff and confirm space at its host institutions long before the start of the summer sessions, we are unable to make program refunds to students who cancel after June 1st. Please see refund information listed below:

• Under no circumstances, medical or otherwise, will SIG refund the application fee due with the application.
• Before June 1st: All fees paid are refundable (minus the application fee).
• After June 1, 2020: No refunds will be given.

If SIG cancels a program before the session begins, SIG will issue a refund of program fees paid. If a program is terminated during the session, SIG will consider the circumstances and may, in its sole discretion, issue a partial refund or credit. Credits or refunds will not be issued for family emergencies, student dismissals, or voluntary early departures.

Medical Withdrawal

The SIG World Class Coverage Insurance Protection Plan provides some tuition relief in the event of a medical withdrawal both prior to and during the SIG program. It also provides medical coverage in such an event. Learn more about the SIG insurance plan.

Refund Policy - Online Programs

Refund Requests During the Session: SIG Online Intensive (3 Week Courses)

Because SIG must hire staff based on the number of students enrolled in the online program, we are unable to make program refunds to students who cancel within 7 days of the program start date. Please see refund information listed below:

Prior to 30 days of program start: 100% refund
15-29 days prior to program start: 50% refund
7-14 days prior to program start: 25% refund
Within 7 days prior to program start: no refund

If a course is canceled by SIG before the course begins, SIG will issue a refund of all program fees paid. If a course is terminated during the session, SIG will consider the circumstances and may, in its sole discretion, issue a partial refund or credit. Under no circumstances, medical or otherwise, will SIG refund the application fee due at the time the application is submitted for courses in session. Refunds are not provided once the course begins.

If parents are interested in a refund during the session for other concerns, please refer to the Program Director.

Refund Requests During the Session: SIG Online Learning (6 Week Courses)

Because SIG must hire staff based on the number of students enrolled in the online program, we are unable to make program refunds to students who cancel within 5 days of the program start date. Please see refund information listed below:

Prior to 15 days of program start: 100% refund
10-15 days prior to program start: 50% refund
6-9 days prior to program start: 25% refund
Within 5 days prior to program start: no refund

If a course is canceled by SIG before the course begins, SIG will issue a refund of all program fees paid. If a course is terminated during the session, SIG will consider the circumstances and may, in its sole discretion, issue a partial refund or credit. Under no circumstances, medical or otherwise, will SIG refund the application fee due at the time the application is submitted for courses in session. Refunds are not provided once the course begins.

If parents are interested in a refund during the session for other concerns, please refer to the Program Director.

Need-Based Financial Assistance

SIG, along with the support of additional donors, is pleased to be able to offer financial assistance to some students who wish to attend our program and ask that you please read the following information carefully before applying for financial assistance from SIG.

Availability of SIG financial assistance varies by campus and is not intended to cover the total cost of the student’s attendance at SIG.

Financial assistance awards serve as the final payment on your account and are not attributed until all other fees are paid. You must continue to adhere to the SIG payment schedule while you are awaiting our decision. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

To qualify for assistance, you must send a completed SIG program application and include the non-refundable SIG application fee. Applicants need to be accepted into the program before financial assistance applications are reviewed.

Please check back periodically for updates and information on financial assistance, scholarship opportunities, and fundraising ideas.

We are no longer accepting financial assistance applications for 2020 Innovators/Investigators Programs.

Financial Assistance is available for SIG Online Learning Programs. Please download the application below and email it to financialassistance@giftedstudy.org.

2020 SIG Online Learning Financial Assistance Application

Inquiries about financial assistance should be addressed to financialassistance@giftedstudy.org.

SIG Financial Assistance is only for domestic students.

• SIG offers scheduled shuttle service from airports to campuses only if requests and flight details are communicated at least one month in advance (no exceptions). All students are responsible for making their own air travel arrangements.
• Travel arrangements can be made in the student portal under “My Travel Plan.”
• If you will not be using our transportation service, you will need to enter your departure plans in the travel plan section.
• If you’ve signed up for SIG transportation arrival and departure service, your child’s greeter name and contact information will be emailed to you approximately one week prior to each travel date.

Please note that transportation fees are not included in the program fees.

• If your child requires transport only (to and from designated local airports), the price is $150 each way.
• If your child requires transport (to and from designated local airports) AND unaccompanied minor service, the price is $300 each way.

Campus Transportation and Greeter Services

Campus specific shuttle times can be found here.