NYS Summer Young Writers Institute 2009

Application and Fees

The SYWI is open to NYS high school students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in September, 2009. A completed application, which must be postmarked by April 15, 2009, consists of: one copy of an applicant’s best writing sample—any genre(s) (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, plays)—up to a maximum of 15 pages (typed, double-spaced); a nonrefundable application fee of $30 made payable to Skidmore College; two copies of a completed application form; and, if applicable, a financial aid application and supporting materials. Writing sample will not be returned.

Writers accepted into the Summer Young Writers Institute will be notified by email after May 15, 2009. Click here for a program application

Tuition and fees

Tuition: $665

Includes instructional workshops and readings, room and board, and campus activities.

Application Fee: $30 nonrefundable

*Full and partial financial aid awards are available to qualified students. To be considered for aid, a completed financial aid application must accompany the program application and be submitted by April 15, 2009.

Refund Policy

Application fees will not be refunded.

Because faculty and staff salary commitments must be made in advance and the costs of plant operations are fixed, the College must follow a very limited refund policy.  Details of this policy as it relates to tuition, room, and board follow. Appeals for refunds due to extenuating circumstances may be made in writing to the Program Director or the Dean of Special Programs.

If Skidmore College cancels a program all fees will be refunded.

TUITION:

Tuition payments (less non-refundable deposit) will be refunded if requested, in writing, thirty (30) days prior to the program start date. 

ROOM:

100% of the room fee will be refunded if the student decides not to attend Skidmore and so notifies the Program Director thirty (30) days prior to the program start date.

50% of the room fee will be refunded if withdrawal from the program occurs after this time and before the program begins.

The room fee will not be refunded if the student withdraws on or after the first day of the program.

BOARD:

100% of the board fee will be refunded prior to the program start date.

Withdrawal from the College after the start of any program shall entitle the student to a pro-rated refund of the unused portion of the board fee from the date of withdrawal.