Learn to Farm Tuition Aid Overview
Tuition for the Learn to Farm program is $18,000/year and covers less than half of what it
costs to provide the program (which includes food and housing) to each student, with the
remaining funds that are needed coming equally from the sale of the farm’s products and
fundraising. There is an additional $500 book and tool fee that also serves as a deposit for
the program.
We count on our admitted students to work with us to determine what financial assistance
they will need, if any, in order to attend the program. To the degree possible, tuition aid will
be extended directly from The Farm School to individuals or families who meet generally
accepted standards of need and/or would be eligible for certain established tuition benefit
programs (please see below). Please know that we will consider your particular case
carefully and do our best to make it possible for you to attend.
Scholarship Program
The Learn to Farm Scholarship Program intends to provide direct grants for tuition to those
eligible for federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
(FSEOG) and Americorps Segal Education Awards, as these funds are not available to
Farm School students at this point. Typically, Pell Grants provide up to $6,000 to students
who earned - or whose families earned, if they are dependents - less than $20,000
(sometimes more) in the previous year and who do not have significant assets; in addition,
FSEOG can provide up to $4,000 more to students with significant need, for a potential total
of $10,000 in this type of aid. Americorps Segal Education Awards provide funding at the
same level as Pell grants. If you wish to apply, please indicate the kind of funding that you
believe could be available to you on the Tuition Scholarship Application and fill in the
general financial information requested.
Work Study
When possible, we offer $3,000 in Work Study to be used for tuition reduction to those that
need it in order to attend. Work Study can be combined with any other financial aid or it can
stand alone. If desired, please indicate so on the Tuition Scholarship Application and fill in
the general financial information requested.
Additional Aid
If you still require financial assistance in order to attend, please indicate so on the Tuition
Scholarship Application, note the amount you believe you CAN afford for tuition and fill in
the general financial information requested, including, in particular, the final question.
Learn to Farm @ The Farm School Tuition Scholarship Application
Name of Admitted Student:
Type of Aid Requested to be Replicated or Awarded (underline one or more):
Pell
FSEOG
Americorps
Work Study
Additional Aid
If you are 25 years old or younger, please answer these questions:
What is your parents’ current marital status?
What is your parents' gross annual income?
Please estimate the value of their total savings and investments.
Number of parents' dependents (including parents and you)?
Did your parents claim you as an income tax exemption last year?
All applicants, please answer the following questions:
What is your current marital status?
What was your gross annual income last year?
Please estimate the value of your total savings and investments.
What is your current student loan debt (if any)?
Total number of dependents (including yourself)?
How much do you feel it will be possible for you to pay for tuition?
Finally, please explain your economic situation and why you need financial aid in order to
attend The Farm School’s Learn to Farm program.
Please email completed form to patrick@farmschool.org - thank you!