The following questions are most frequently asked by parents or students.

What is CYLC and how long has the organization existed? The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) is a nonpartisan, educational organization founded in 1985 and is located in Vienna, VA. Our mission is to foster and inspire young people to achieve their full leadership potential. To date, over 200,000 young people representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, American Territories and over 100 countries have participated in CYLC programs.

How is CYLC funded? CYLC is a tuition-based, self-supporting organization, with many students securing financial support from local business, civic, community and leadership organizations. The CYLC Student Fundraising Guide helps students identify funding sources and outlines steps for a successful fundraising effort.

Does CYLC have any political affiliation? No, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council is a nonpartisan, educational organization.

What is JrNYLC Alumni Boston? Sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference Alumni Boston (JrNYLC Alumni Boston) offers JrNYLC alumni scholars the rich history of Boston, Massachusetts — a city so integral to the formation of our nation.

What does JrNYLC Alumni Boston tuition cover? Tuition for the six-day Conference includes all housing, program materials, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and private motor coach transportation to all locations during the Conference. Transportation to and from the conference location is not included. Scholars will need money only for lunches on arrival and departure days, souvenirs and other incidentals (phone calls, snacks, etc.).

Does CYLC offer financial assistance? CYLC is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships to qualified nominees. Through the scholarship program, CYLC opens the door for young leaders who deserve the opportunity to participate in JrNYLC Alumni Boston.

For nominees who are interested in fundraising to help offset the cost of tuition, CYLC has prepared a Student Fundraising Guide featuring helpful, step-by-step suggestions and activities that will enables nominees to fundraise.

If there is a limited number of spaces in JrNYLC Alumni Boston and Enrollment Applications are processed in the order in which they are received, what if no spaces are available by the time I am able to accrue full tuition through fundraising? We recognize that fundraising may delay the submission of your application, so we encourage you to contact the Office of Admissions once you initiate fundraising efforts. While we cannot guarantee a space in the Conference, your call will make us aware of your fundraising efforts and intent to attend.

Where will I stay while at JrNYLC Alumni Boston? Students and staff reside at premium hotels.

How are students supervised? Students are closely supervised 24 hours a day. Our staff includes faculty advisors, who serve as educational facilitators and chaperones, security personnel, operations personnel, as well as the program director. The student-to-staff ratio is 17-to-1. Faculty advisors take attendance several times a day at every conference site and room checks every evening. Hall monitors are employed to ensure that students remain in their rooms and to provide support for students who become ill or have an emergency at night.

Where can I get a sample schedule? Please click here to view a sample schedule, which is provided to demonstrate the pace and composition of a typical session.

Once I submit an Enrollment Application and tuition payment, what happens? Is a space guaranteed? Once you have been invited to attend JrNYLC Alumni Boston, you should follow the guidelines below to ensure that you are enrolled in the program. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

• You and your parent should complete the personalized application located in the invitation and return it along with full tuition payment to our Office of Admissions.
• Once your application and tuition are complete, we will review availability. Should JrNYLC Alumni Boston be full, you will be placed on a wait list and payment will not be processed.
• If you are accepted, we will send an acceptance letter within approximately four weeks. In addition, we will provide a detailed packet of information approximately four weeks prior to the start of the program.

Can special dietary needs be met? Vegetarian options are always available, and kosher meals can be made available upon request. Please contact the Office of Admissions to make a special request.

What safety measures does JrNYLC Alumni Boston follow?

• We greet students at the airport and provide transportation to the conference site.
• We only provide single-sex sleeping rooms.
• The student-to-staff ratio is 17-to-1.
• Students are supervised at all times.
• Our staff is comprised of highly trained and experienced faculty advisors.
• Security officers or late night hall monitors are on duty each evening.
• Evening bed/security checks occur each night.
• Students travel by private motor coach and never use public transportation.