The average tuition for the four-day National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) is $1,430 and includes all housing, program materials, breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Transportation to and from the conference location is not included. Participants will need money only for 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.

If you require financial assistance, CYLC has prepared a special fundraising guide [PDF, 178K] to help you raise the necessary funds within your community. In addition, the Office of Admissions is available to support you in your fundraising efforts.

Need a great idea for fundraising? Read the success stories of kids who raised full or partial tuition to attend their program.

For more information regarding fundraising, please contact the Office of Admissions.

All scholarship application deadlines for 2008-2009 NYLSC sessions have passed. It is too late to apply for a scholarship.

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 2007 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. Scholarship applicants who did not provide an operable e-mail address will receive their review results by mail shortly thereafter.

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