Costs and Payment

Admissions

Academic Year 2026-2027

ProgramTermTuitionRoom & BoardComprehensive FeesPersonal ExpensesTravel
Coral Reef Conservation: CaribbeanSpring 2026$24,875$7,625$32,500$250$1,500
Plastics & Biodiversity in the Sargasso SeaSpring 2026$24,875$7,625$32,500$250$500
SEA ExpeditionSummer 2026$7,500$$$$
SeaQuest: Environmental Communication Summer 2026$1,100$0$0$0$0
The History of Whaling & Whale ConservationSummer 2026$7,125$2,375$9,500$150$500
Pre-College: Marine BiologySummer 2026$6,975$$$$
Pre-College: OceanographySummer 2026$6,975$$$$
Ocean Studies on Cape CodSummer 2026$6,975$$$$
Climate Change & Coastal Resilience: CaribbeanFall 2026$24,875$7,625$32,500$$
Plastics & Biodiversity in the Sargasso SeaSpring 2027$24,875$7,625$32,500$250$500
Coral Reef Conservation: CaribbeanSpring 2027$24,875$7,625$32,500$$

Costs & payment Information

A non-refundable $750 deposit ($300 for high school programs) is due within two weeks of acceptance to the program. This fee reserves your space and is credited towards the cost of tuition.

Billing is available through the student’s SEA portal. For questions, please contact Student Billing by emailing billing@sea.edu or by calling (508) 444-1933.

For Undergraduate & Gap Programs: Balance of Invoice is Due:

90 days prior to start date – room & board due (after deposit is paid)

60 days prior to start date – final balance due

For High School Programs: Balance of Invoice is Due:

Final balance due May 1. 

Refund Policy

Students must notify SEA in writing of their intent to withdraw from the program. The following refund policies apply:

  • 61 days or more before program start date = 100% refund, less $750 deposit ($300 for high school)
  • 60 – 31 days before program start date = 50% refund, less $750 deposit ($300 for high school)
  • 30 days or less before program start date, or after program start date = no refund