Cost The cost of the institute is subsidized through the contributions of public and private organizations. Payment is due after selection and prior to the beginning of the institute. A limited number of scholarships are available for cases of hardship. Housing The institute is a residential program, and participants share rooms. How To Apply To be considered for the program, individuals must complete and return an application form.
Forms are subject to change each year.
Interested individuals should contact the Rural Center by early December to be placed on the mailing list to receive an application package. Click here to download a .pdf version of the 2001 application form . Click here to view a printable version of this page. Please read this legal notice.