Cost & Fees

Cost Information for Oak Ridge Science Semester (ORSS)

• If you are a student at an ACM or GLCA institution, the program educational cost that ACM charges students and their college for the Oak Ridge Science Semester is automatically discounted by $5,000.
• If you are a student at a college that is affiliated with the program, ACM discounts the program educational cost by 5%. See ACM Program Affiliates for a list of colleges affiliated with ORSS. 

Applying for an ACM program is free. Educational costs for the ORSS will vary based on your individual financial aid package and your school’s procedures, as schools may charge based on either the cost of the ACM program or the college’s tuition price. Additionally, some schools may assess special fees for off-campus study.

Notes:

* Discounts apply to educational costs only. Program-sponsored field trips and excursions are included in the educational costs.
** The program fee covers housing and local transportation. The $50 non-refundable deposit will be applied toward the program fee.
*** Many colleges assess additional fees or charge students full home college tuition instead of the ACM educational costs. This typically relates to expenses for academic support services and the awarding of academic credit and/or financial aid. Please consult your Financial Aid office or Off-Campus Study office for more details about your college's policies, and to find out what you will be charged for the program.

Students are responsible for organizing their transportation to and from Oak Ridge, TN. A limited number of travel awards for students receiving substantial financial aid from their home institution may be available by application upon admission to the ACM ORSS.

Additional Information

• Scholarships for off-campus study
• Program confirmation deposit
• Cancellation policy
• ACM policies and procedures for off-campus study