Iowa State University

Iowa State University

Office of Precollegiate Programs for Talented and Gifted

Program Fees


Program Fees

Application Fees
Applications received prior to the May 1 deadline are $50. Applications will be accepted after the May 1 deadline based on space availability for $50.

Program Fees
CY-TAG and Explorations!
CY-TAG and Explorations! fees includes tuition, material fees, room and board and social activities. A commuter option is available for local students who will not be living in the residence halls. All students are strongly encouraged to participate fully with the residential activities in order to receive the full social and academic benefit of the programs.

Package Residence
Tuition / Deposit
Commuter *
Tuition / Deposit
1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
$700 / $210
$1350 / $405
$2000 / $600
$600 / $180
$1000 / $300
$1500 / $450
* Lunch is included for commuting students - students not staying in residence halls.

NOTE: The above fees do not include books, laundry expenses, or spending money. Good faith deposits are required upon receipt of your acceptance to CY-TAG and Explorations! with the remaining balance due at check-in. Interest will accrue on the balance of fees not paid when the student checks-in. University bills will be sent to the home monthly until the balance is paid in full. Books used for the courses are available for purchase if desired.

Adventures!
Adventures! classes are offered from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The course fee of $160 includes instruction and all course materials. A $50 good faith deposit is required upon acceptance into the program.

Financial Aid
Financial aid, funded in part from OPPTAG's scholarship checkoffs and private donations, is available for students registering for a CY-TAG course or three Explorations! courses who are in need of financial assistance. To apply for financial aid, your parent or legal guardian must enclose, with your application, a brief letter explaining any extenuating circumstances pertinent to your family's existing financial status. Your requests for financial aid will remain confidential. Financial aid requests recieved prior to the May 1 application deadline are considered.
Canoe Ride

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Iowa State was the first land-grant university to create a family and consumer sciences college, and it was among the first universities in the nation to offer a four-year degree program in teacher education.