{Tuition & Financial Aid}

FALL 2013 tuition » $9,850

IMPORTANT DATES FOR Fall 2013 

Early Decision 
APRIL 1, 2013 » early decision applications due
APRIL 15, 2013 » early decision applicants receive admissions decision via email
MAY 6, 2013 » $1000 tuition deposit due
AUG 1, 2013 » tuition due for all students

Regular Decision
MAY 20, 2013 » regular decision applications due
JUNE 3, 2013 » regular decision applicants receive admissions decision via email
JUNE 17, 2013 » $1000 tuition deposit due
AUG 1, 2013 » tuition due for all students

Fall 2013 classes start September 3 and run through December 13, 2013.

$1000 TUITION DEPOSIT »

In order to reserve your position in the program, A nonrefundable $1,000.00 tuition deposit must be paid within two weeks of acceptance. This deposit is applied directly towards tuition. You will be invoiced for the remaining balance.

FINANCIAL AID »

Salt works to provide as much need-based financial aid to our students as we can. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please complete the financial aid application contained in the online Salt application. All financial aid awarded is based solely on financial need and comes from Salt.  Because we are not a degree-granting program, Salt students may not apply for federal aid or loans.

LOANS »

Because Salt is not a degree-seeking institution, we cannot process federal loans (such as FAFSA or Stafford Loans). However, you are able to apply for private loans to finance your education. And, in fact, secured private loans with qualified borrowers (and/or qualified co-signers) are now among the lowest available lending rates. We encourage you to check with your bank or local credit union. Although researching and securing a loan is solely the responsibility of the student, we are here to help as much as we can along the way.
IF PAYING TUITION VIA LOAN » You must submit official documentation of your loan amount and disbursment date(s) to admissions@salt.edu PRIOR to the due date, in order to avoid any late fees**.

AMERICORPS and GI BILL funds » 

Due to changing government regulations, students are no longer able to use Americorps awards and/or GI Bill funds to finance their Salt education. We are doing our best to provide more generous financial aid packages to help fill this void. Please call us with any questions or concerns you may have.

 SALT TUITION POLICIES

DEFERMENT POLICY »
- In order to officially defer to the following semester:
1) the $1000 tuition deposit must be paid in full
2) written notice must be received within 14 days of the deposit due date.
- No deferments will be accepted beyond 14 days after the deposit due date.
- Deferment is possible for the following semester only.

**LATE FEE POLICY »
- If tuition payment is late and received within 14 days of the due date, a 3% charge will be assessed.
- If tuition payment is late and received beyond 14 days of the due date, a 10% charge will be assessed.

REFUND POLICY »
- No refund is made of the $1,000.00 tuition deposit (see above).
- Withdrawal from the program at least 30 days prior to the first day of class will result in a 50% refund.
- No refunds are made less than 30 days prior to the first day of class.

OTHER COSTS »
Students should allow for travel and other costs associated with field research. Students may also need to purchase books for their program.