Costs
Cheaper than a semester on campus?
Yes, it is possible! WCSC tuition is the same as on-campus tuition at EMU, and is paid to EMU as any other semester. All scholarships and financial aid follow you to DC, and you do not need to pay a cross-cultural fee. Also, you will not need to buy textbooks for WCSC—they are provided for you. Furthermore, workstudy eligible students with qualifying internships will receive $800 in workstudy checks throughout the semester. All other students will also receive an $800 work scholarship, in the form of a tuition credit.
Tuition + Room and Board
| term | cost | financial aid |
|---|---|---|
| semester | same as on-campus | same as on-campus |
| summer | about $6551 | Stafford loans |
Other Expenses
| food (3 meals/day) | covered |
| lodging | covered |
| transportation to internship | covered |
| retreat in West Virginia | covered |
| Anacostia canoe trip | covered |
| WCSC textbooks | covered |
| optional outside class tuition | covered |
| optional outside class textbooks | not covered |
| other transportation | not covered, $1.60-$4.60/ride |
| entertainment | some covered* |
Ways to Defray Costs
| workstudy | $800 available (except in summer) if you are workstudy eligible |
| WCSC stipend | $800 provided to non-workstudy eligible students (except in summer) |
| odd jobs | WCSC can often pay students to help with gardening and house maintenance |
| bicycle | DC is one of the most bike-friendly cities, and we have 2 WCSC bikes |
| leave your car | save on a few months of car insurance and take your car off the road |
| part-time work | although not encouraged, students may hold a part-time job while in WCSC |
| included events | *several theater, music, or dance performances are included in program |
| grocery money | *may be used for group outings with permission of the directors |
| free events! | there are plenty of free things to do in DC! |