Students must complete all academic and project work by the end of June. Fees and Living Expenses Tuition and fees are determined annually by the Trustees of the School, and the School agrees not to raise tuition during the academic year. The tuition and fees include costs incurred for operation of the school, adjunct faculty, visiting lecturers, major printing and drafting supplies, reproduction costs, printed materials, and additional supplies and transportation costs for scheduled field trips, as well as housing for the 10-day Canada trip. Housing and Equipment Most students rent rooms, apartments or houses in the Conway area for their year of study. The school keeps a limited list of available rentals.
Individuals make their own arrangements, usually during the summer before school starts.
Others, having home bases within a few hours' drive from Conway, elect to become weekend commuters. Those from long distances are sometimes separated from their families, except during holidays, for the 10-month school year. Recommended reading and equipment lists are sent to students accepted by the school. Many of the listed items are recommended rather than required, and may be purchased in the area at the beginning of the year. Knowing how to use a word processor is essential, and access to one is necessary.