We know that expenses continue to increase, and a Summer or Gap Year program might be a significant investment for your family. If the tuition of a program is beyond what your family can afford, you can apply for financial assistance! Interested students from all nationalities are eligible to apply. To make our programs more accessible, WTBD offers two types of financial assistance: Sliding Scale Pricing and Scholarships.
Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll qualify or be selected. If you feel strongly that our programs are right for you, we want to hear from you!
Enroll & deposit by Dec 1st to get $500 off your program
Not applicable for students applying for other forms of tuition assistance
This pricing range is intended to help decrease financial stress for families who may not qualify for most forms of financial aid, but whose unique financial situations make it a challenge to cover the full cost of a Dragons program.
For those who need “a lot of support.” Scholarships are competitive. We award a limited number on a ‘need, then merit’ basis – applicants who demonstrate financial need are then considered based on merit.
Fill out a standard online application. Please do not submit a program deposit (Sliding Scale applicants will be invited to submit a deposit if their application is approved. The $850 deposit is waived for all Scholarship applicants).
Be detailed when answering the short answer responses; this is your chance to express why you are a great fit for WTBD! As with all WTBD students, we are looking for applicants who are curious and excited to engage with communities around the world, and who meet our Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Fill out a financial assistance application. Complete this form alongside your parent or guardian.
Sliding Scale applications are considered on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
Scholarship applications must be received by the session’s deadline to be considered:
Summer scholarship applications: due by March 1.
Acquire a copy of your parents’ most recent Federal tax returns. Please be sure that your family income information is available on the document (Your FAFSA or SAR can also work if it shows your family income). While you are not required to submit your documents with your financial assistance application, you must be able to provide them at WTBD request.
If we may be able to support your financial assistance request, our admissions team will contact you.
After an interview, our Review Committee will issue an admissions and financial assistance decision via email. Please be patient. The process can take time, and all decisions are made with care. Feel free to check in on the status of your application by emailing us.
Registering for college credit may allow you to pay for some or all of your program using your 529 funds.
