CED Summer Program Deadlines & Fees

All academic CED Summer Programs begin on Monday, July 7, 2025.

The two most common program costs for our academic programs are listed below. Check for more details on the fee structure further below. Please refer to the Design + Build Day Camp page for tuition and fees for that program.

*Tuition and fees for one unit — if a student needs more units, please contact the respective program.

** Tuition and fees if an I-20 or student visa is needed (for more information, please check the bottom of the Application and Admissions page).

PLEASE NOTE: The program costs above do not include the initial $75 CED Summer Program application fee. Tuition and fees for current University of California and UC Berkeley students can be slightly below the domestic visitors' amount. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

All CED Summer Program fees must be paid in full to guarantee your spot, or students may be dropped from the program. All tuition and fees must be paid in full prior to the beginning of the program. 

IMPORTANT: CED Summer Program students are not automatically dropped from the program for non-payment or non-attendance. If you do not plan to attend, you are solely responsible to notify the CED Summer Programs via email AND drop your class before the refund deadlines (see below), or you will be financially responsible for all tuition and fees. Enrolling in a CED Summer Program after the cancellation deadline for full tuition refund means that you accept financial responsibility for all program tuition and fees.

NOTE: Students enrolled in DISC and Summer [In]stitute who need housing have many other housing options.

NOTE: We strongly recommend you start your application early to make sure that you have enough time to provide all required information. Dates and deadlines may be subject to change: Check this page periodically and/or sign up  to receive email updates regarding important dates and deadlines.

Refer to Design + Build Day Camp page.

There is a small number of scholarships available for CED Summer Program students. These financial aid funds are need-based awards, which means that funding is based on the financial situation of the student and their household. Financial aid takes into account many factors; however, as a guide, if the gross household income of the applicant and/or parents (if appropriate) exceeds US$75,000 (or US$45,000 for an applicant living independently), an aid award is unlikely.

To apply, submit your answers and documentation to the financial assistance questions as part of the CED Summer Program application in SlideRoom by the deadline which is indicated in your program. 

Please Note: CED Summer Program financial aid is not federally subsidized and is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Other important items to consider:

Applicants and admitted students are encouraged to research and apply for additional funding opportunities, which might include funds from your home school/college/university, foundations, your government, regional scholarship funds, or stipends based on other criteria. A College Savings Plan (529 Plan) or the AmeriCorp Education Award may be an option, too. 

Other funding possibilities could include support from an employer, local business, civic organization, an institution of worship, or a loan supplement. We also had students who have succeeded in fundraising, for example through a crowd-funding campaign. We encourage you to investigate all options.

In addition, you may review this list of scholarship databases. It primarily applies to full-time students, but you may find an opportunity that applies to your personal situation.

Still have questions? Read more about Applications & Admissions, Program Cost & Financial Support, Course Credit, How to Prepare, Housing & Transportation, Cancellation & Withdrawal, After the Program, embARC, embARC Housing, embARC studio on the Summer Program FAQ page.