Program Costs & Financial Information
Pre-College Summer offers exceptional value with comprehensive programming designed to prepare you for college success. Your program fee covers expert instruction, all course materials, meals, housing (for residential participants), and access to campus facilities.
We believe cost should never be a barrier. Residential participants taking multiple weeks receive automatic discounts — up to $1,500 off for four weeks.
Additional discounts and financial assistance are available for qualifying participants.
Residential Program
Each week starts on Sunday and ends on Friday. Optional weekend accommodations are available (see below). Computational Linguistics is a two-week course, so participants pay the two-week rate.
| WEEKS | WHAT'S INCLUDED | PROGRAM COST | YOU SAVE |
| 1 Week | Housing, three meals daily, evening social programming, all course materials | $2,375 | — |
| 2 Weeks | Two weeks of programming, housing, all meals, all course materials | $4,250 Reg: $4,750 |
Save $500 |
| 3 Weeks | Three weeks of programming, housing, all meals, all course materials | $6,125 Reg: $7,125 |
Save $1,000 |
| 4 Weeks | Four weeks of programming, housing, all meals, all course materials | $8,000 Reg: $9,500 |
Save $1,500 |
WEEKEND ACCOMMODATIONS: $300 PER WEEKEND (ADDITIONAL FEE)
If you're enrolled in multiple weeks and want to stay on campus between sessions, weekend accommodations cost an additional $300 per weekend. This fee includes housing, meals, and supervised programming during the weekend.
Example: 2 weeks ($4,250) + weekend accommodations ($300) = $4,550 total
Commuter Program
Experience the best of Pre-College Summer while enjoying the flexibility of heading home each day. Choose the option that works best for your schedule.
| OPTION A: EXTENDED DAY | OPTION B: CORE DAY | |
| Program Cost* | $1,250 per week |
$1,000 per week |
| Program Hours | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Meals Included | Breakfast, lunch, and dinner | Breakfast and lunch |
| College Readiness Programming | ✓ Included | Not included |
| Includes | Full-day course instruction and all course materials | |
*Exception: Computational Linguistics is a two-week course, so the cost is doubled. Multi-course discounts are not available in the commuter program.
Discounts & Financial Assistance
We believe financial circumstances should never prevent a motivated participant from experiencing Pre-College Summer. Discount programs and financial assistance options are available to help make this program accessible.
Discount eligibility and financial assistance are reviewed as part of the admission process, and applicants will be notified of any awarded assistance at the time of their program admission decision.
Available Discount Programs
Free & Reduced Lunch Program
$250 Discount
If you qualify for free or reduced lunch through your school, you're eligible for a $250 discount toward your program fee.
SBU Pre-College Program Discounts
$100 Discount
Previous participants in these Stony Brook pre-college programs receive a $100 discount:
- Accelerated College Education (ACE)
- Institute for Creative Problem Solving (ICPS)
- Pre-College STEM (formerly WISE)
Financial Assistance
NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE
Need-based financial assistance may be available for Pre-College Summer Program applicants. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application.
✓ DISCOUNTS ARE STACKABLE
If you qualify for multiple discount programs, you can combine them! For example, if you're eligible for both the Free & Reduced Lunch discount ($250) and the ACE participant discount ($100), you'll receive a total of $350 off your program fee.
Payment Schedule & Policies
Clear payment timelines and flexible cancellation options to give you peace of mind.
Payment Schedule
| 1 |
Submit Your Application No application fee required. Complete your application by the deadline: June 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Submit Your Deposit $500 nonrefundable deposit due within two weeks of acceptance to secure your spot. Note: This deposit is applied toward your total program fee and is nonrefundable. |
| 3 |
Pay Remaining Balance Final payment due by June 15, 2026. This includes your program fee minus the $500 deposit and any applicable discounts. |
Payment Methods
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks. Payment information will be provided in your acceptance notification.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. If you're no longer able to attend, you may be eligible for a full or partial refund based on when you notify us.
| Cancellation Date | Refund Amount* |
| On or before June 15, 2026 | 100% |
| On or before June 22, 2026 | 50% |
| After June 23 | 0% |
*Important: All refunds exclude the nonrefundable $500 deposit and reflect any discounts received (Free & Reduced Lunch, alumni discounts, etc.).
How to Request a Cancellation
To cancel your enrollment, please contact our office:
Email:
precollegesummer@stonybrook.edu
Phone: 631-632-7066
Scholarship Opportunity for Future Seawolves!
If you attend the SBU Pre-College Summer Program and subsequently apply, get accepted,
and enroll at Stony Brook University, you will be eligible for one of two scholarships:
- New York State residents will receive a $1,000 scholarship over 4 years ($250 per year)
- Out-of-state residents will receive a $2,000 scholarship over 4 years ($500 per year)