Dates and Fees
We offer need-based financial aid and special scholarships and fellowships to help make Bread Loaf studies affordable. During the summer of 2025, approximately 69 percent of Bread Loaf students received grants, with an average award of over $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
| 2026 Dates | |
| Arrival for New Students | Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27 |
| Registration and Arrival for Returning Students |
Sunday, June 28 |
| Classes | Monday, June 29 - Tuesday, August 4 |
| Commencement | Saturday, August 8 |
| 2025 Fees | Note that 2026 fees will be posted in November |
| Tuition | $7,120 |
| Room & Board | $3,900 |
| Total | $11,020 |
Oxford Campus
| 2026 Dates | |
| Arrival | Monday, June 29 |
| Registration | Tuesday, June 30 |
| Classes | Wednesday, July 1 - Friday, August 7 |
| Commencement | Saturday, August 8 |
| 2025 Fees | Note that 2026 fees will be posted in November |
| Tuition | $7,120 |
| Room & Board | $5,120 |
| Facility Fee | $860 |
| Total | $13,100 |
California Campus
| 2026 Dates | |
| Arrival | Saturday, July 4 |
| Registration | Sunday, July 5 |
| Classes | Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 24 |
| Institute Symposium | Saturday, July 25 |
| Departure | Sunday, July 26 |
| 2025 Fees | Note that 2026 fees will be posted in November |
| Tuition | $7,120 |
| Room | $1,425 |
| Activity Fee | $175 |
| Total | $8,720 |
Online Tutorials
| 2026 Dates | |
| Tutorials | Monday, June 29 - Tuesday, August 4 |
| 2025 Fees | Note that 2026 fees will be posted in November |
| CWT and 2-Unit DRW Tuition | $7,120 |
| 1-Unit DRW Tuition | $3,560 |
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.