Residential and Commuter Rates Available

Learn more about our program fees, important due dates, and limited scholarships.

Program Fees

The program fees for 2024 are:

  • On campus overnight $2,200.  This INCLUDES the non-refundable $250 deposit.
  • Commuters (no dorm) $1,950. This INCLUDES the non-refundable $250 deposit.

Please be advised that there is a $50 non-refundable application fee.

All fees and tuition are due by June 1, 2024.

Due Dates and Refunds

Important Date Items Due
May 1

Application deadline. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning April 1, with decisions made on or around May 15. Notifications will be sent via email beginning on or around May 1, 2024.
April 1 - May 15 Enrollment deposit due. A $250 non-refundable enrollment deposit is due upon acceptance.
June 1 All remaining program fees due.

Scholarships

A limited number of partial scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, please provide us with a letter stating why you wish to be considered, along with an audio or video recording of two pieces of contrasting character and style (upload your recording to YouTube and send the link to pianoinstitute@ithaca.edu).

To be eligible for scholarship consideration, you must apply by April 1. Requests for scholarships after this date will not be considered.

Ready to Apply?

We strongly encourage early application, prior to April 15 (although we will continue to accept applications until May 1).

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Refund/Cancellation Policy

  • The $50 application fee is non-refundable.
  • The $250.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
  • Cancellations after June 15 will not receive a refund except for a documented medical emergency. If a medical emergency occurs during the Academy session, a refund for room and board will be refunded on a pro-rated basis, sans the non-refundable deposit.
  • No refunds will be offered for dismissal due to violation of Academy, state, or federal rules; early departure due to homesickness; voluntary withdrawal; or following successful completion of the program.
  • A full tuition refund will be issued if the event is cancelled.
  • No refunds are given to participants who are dismissed or voluntarily depart from the program.

Refund requests should be made in writing to the pianoinstitute@ithaca.edu

Questions?

Center for Music
Summer Piano Institute
Ithaca College • 953 Danby Road • Ithaca, NY 14850

607-274-3343