YEA Camp Sliding Scale Financial Aid Policy

YEA Camp is committed to diversity and to making this unique experience accessible to all who truly want to be part of it.

If finances are an issue for you, we are experimenting with a new sliding scale payment approach.

The full price of YEA Camp is $1600. This amount fully covers our organization's costs of putting on the program: advertising it, paying for all food, venue, supplies, staffing costs, insurance, administrative costs, and air travel when needed. It also enables us to run a sustainable organization to continue to grow, and to offer financial aid to those who otherwise could not afford to attend, which is critical for our mission and the experience of our program as a diverse group of aspiring activists.

For those who cannot afford the full cost, we are experimenting with offering a sliding scale that is based on the honor system, as outlined below. 

• If you can afford $1200, this pays for our costs without the added cushion of subsidizing those who can't afford it or funding our long-term growth. If that's what you can afford, at checkout when you register, enter the coupon code YEA1200 to pay this adjusted amount.
  
  
• If you can afford $800, this pays for our costs to feed and house you, as well as our staffing costs for the week, without covering overhead or scholarship costs. If that's what you can afford, at checkout when you register, enter the coupon code YEA800 to pay this adjusted amount.
  
  
• If you can afford $400, this pays for our basic costs for food, venue, and supplies for you. If that's what you can afford, at checkout when you register, enter the coupon code YEA400 to pay this adjusted amount.
  
  
• If you cannot afford $400, we still want to make it work for you to attend YEA Camp if you really want to join us! In that case, please apply for financial aid and tell us more about your situation and how much you are able to pay.