Tuition for the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference (PYIC) is $2,380. Tuition includes all housing, program materials, transportation during the Conference, breakfasts and dinners. Transportation to and from Washington, D.C. is not included. Participants 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.

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 guide you in your fundraising efforts.

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

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

Scholarship Application
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, has established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to qualified nominees. The Foundation awards a limited number of partial and full scholarships based on financial need, scholastic merit, leadership achievements and other factors.

All scholarship application deadlines for the 2009 PYIC 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.

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