Financial Information
Tuition Costs
Tuition for the Philadelphia Debate Institute is all inclusive and includes tuition, materials, room, and board for the full week of participation, August 17-24, 2008. There are no copying or additional participation fees at PDI. In addition to the tuition, families will be expected to pay a $95 room/key deposit assessed by Drexel University, which will be returned August 24, 2008, at check-out upon satisfactory completion of the program.
| Student Type | Tuition | Apply by: | Notification by: | Payment due: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Scholars (New) | $ 0 | May 1 | ASAP | May 15 |
| City Scholars (Repeater) | $ 75 | April 15 | April 30 | May 15 |
| Novice (Early Bird) | $ 400 | March 1 | * sent * | May 15 |
| Novice (Regular) | $ 450 | April 15 | May 1 | May 15 |
| Intermediate (Early Bird) Varsity (Early Bird) |
$ 700 | March 1 | * sent * | May 15 |
| Intermediate (Regular) Varsity (Regular) |
$ 750 | April 15 | May 1 | May 15 |
Application Fee
The application fee can be paid online via PayPal, a leading provider of online purchases. It is a easy, quick, and secure method of paying, and does not require a sign-up. Simply click on the appropriate "Add to Cart" button below, proceed to check out, and click "Continue" in the bottom left hand corner of the page to pay with a credit card or bank account.
Make sure to keep the default shipping option as "Pick-Up" ($ 0).
| Fee Type | Applicants | Fee Amount | Payment Button |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waived | City Scholars Financial aid applicants requesting waivers |
$0 | N/A |
| Regular | Novice, Intermediate & Varsity | $25 | BUTTON HERE |
| Late | Any student applying after April 15 | $75 | BUTTON HERE |
Financial Aid Application
The Application for Financial Aid is due by the same date as your PDI application. All students seeking financial aid, including City Scholar applicants, must complete the Application for Financial Aid. PDI has one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. In previous years, more than one-third of students have received a full scholarship and attended PDI at zero cost to their families. S cholarships are need-based.
Many common questions about application types (and financial aid generally) are answered on our frequently asked questions page.
Important Notes
- All fees are non-refundable. Our institute pays for the cost of your studentsŐ attendance (housing, meals, special events, etc.) regardless of whether or not your student actually attends.
- All deadlines are submission deadlines. As the application is electronic, submission time will be assessed for the program fee. Please do not wait until 11:59pm on April 15 to submit your application: the server may be very busy at this time and you may not be able to submit it until April 16th, at which time you'll be charged the late application fee. No exceptions, including technical errors, will be made for the April 15th deadline.
- Students who apply by March 1st receive a tuition discount and are given a preference in admission.
- Perspectives reserves the right to penalize significantly delinquent submission of forms and payment by either imposing additional late fees or retracting admission to PDI.