We offer need-based financial aid and special scholarships and fellowships to help make Bread Loaf studies affordable. During the summer of 2026, approximately 70 percent of Bread Loaf students received grants, with an average award of nearly $8,300. 

Tuition fees cover the standard two-unit course load at each campus. Students taking a third unit of credit will be charged an additional one-half of the standard tuition fee. Students taking one unit and living off campus in Vermont will be charged only one half of the standard tuition fee. 

Vermont Campus

2027 Dates  
Arrival for New Students Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26
Registration and Arrival
for Returning Students 
Sunday, June 27
Classes  Monday, June 28 - Tuesday, August 3
Commencement Saturday, August 7
2026 Fees *note that 2027 fees will be posted in November
Tuition $7,335
Room & Board $4,075
Facility Fee $150
Total $11,560

Oxford Campus 

2027 Dates  
Arrival Monday, June 28
Registration Tuesday, June 29
Classes  Wednesday, June 30 - Friday, August 6
Commencement Saturday, August 7
2026 Fees *note that 2027 fees will be posted in November
Tuition $7,335
Room & Board $5,480
Facility Fee $900
Total $13,715

Swarthmore Campus 

2027 Dates  
Arrival Saturday, July 3
Registration  Sunday, July 4
Classes Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 23
Institute Symposium Saturday, July 24
Departure Sunday, July 25
2026 Fees *note that 2027 fees will be posted in November
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Online Tutorials

2027 Dates  
Tutorials  Monday, June 28 - Tuesday, August 3
2026 Fees *note that 2027 fees will be posted in November
CWT and 2-Unit DRW Tuition $7,335
1-Unit DRW Tuition $3,665

Deposits and Payment

Accepted applicants must pay a $400 nonrefundable deposit, which will be applied to the total bill. Students will not be officially enrolled in the program or assigned rooms until this deposit is received. Final bill notifications are emailed in April and are payable upon receipt. A late fee will be charged for bills not paid by June 1, except in cases of late admission. Students who withdraw for medical reasons or serious emergencies forfeit the enrollment deposit but may receive a partial refund of the tuition and board charges. See more detailed billing information.

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