Tuition for the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) is $1,560 for spring 2010 and $2,359 for summer 2010 sessions. Tuition includes all housing, program materials, breakfasts and dinners. Transportation to and from the conference location is not included.  Scholars will need money only for lunches and incidentals (phone calls, snacks, etc.).

Fundraising
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) makes every effort to assist students with gathering funds for part or all of their tuition through fundraising and scholarships.

To check out our easy-to-use online interactive Student Fundraising Guide, click here. You will find helpful step-by-step instructions, customizable letters, fundraising ideas and success stories from past CYLC scholars.

Don't forget to contact the Office of Admissions if you decide to fundraise all or part of your tuition to keep us updated on your progress or if you have any questions.

If you or one of your sponsors have fundraising checks to send in, please use this form to submit them. Including this form with the checks will help us to allocate the funds quickly and accurately.

Scholarship Application
The scholarship application deadline for spring 2010 sessions of NYLC has passed. It is too late to apply for a scholarship to attend spring sessions.

In the event that you are preliminarily granted an award, your notification letter will ask you to finalize the award through submitting a copy of the 2008 1040 Federal Income Tax Form from the individual who claimed you as a dependent.  The Federal Income Tax form serves as proof of financial need as indicated upon the applicant’s Scholarship Application. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council cannot grant any scholarship money without receiving sufficient proof of income. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Scholarship applicants should expect e-mail notification of the review results within two weeks of the scholarship deadline.

Tuition and Travel Protection Plan
To view a brochure about an optional Tuition and Travel Protection Plan, click here.