Financial Aid: very limited financial assistance is available for those who would benefit significantly from attending the workshop but would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Individual awards are generally limited to $500. In order to complete an application, we request that applicants submit letters supporting the aid decision from the student, a parent/guardian, and coach. The letter from the parent should indicate the level of need (including an amount budgeted for workshop); the letter from the coach should indicate work ethic, leadership, and skill; the letter from the student should indicate why attending workshop is important. Requests for aid will be considered on an individual rolling basis. Requests completed by April 15 receive primary consideration, and all funds will be awarded by May 15.

UDL Discounts: Students from UDL programs receive discounts of 30% off the cost of tuition. This discount applies for any participants who currently debate at a UDL-member school regardless of who contributes to tuition payments. This may not be combined with any other discounts. Eligible schools should be reported by your local UDL director.

During available windows, the institute will meet students and transport them from and back to either Love Field, DFW, or Greyhound Denton.  Students will be met in baggage claim by a staff member wearing an official institute shirt.  Be sure to log in after applying and complete the transportation portion of your application form. 

A $70 round trip fee and all necessary information are due by June 15 to secure transportation. You must either place a transportation fee in your store shopping cart and checkout with a credit card or mail payment to our address (here) by June 15 to be eligible.  Flights should be scheduled into DFW or Love Field (DAL) only. Please feel comfortable emailing your flight arrangements or calling on the day of the flight to confirm your child's made it safely.

*Due to the difficulty of meeting airline personnel at the gate, it is HIGHLY ADVISED that parents NOT send students as "unaccompanied minors" if given an option.

**Available shuttle windows:  Arriving flights should be scheduled for the first scheduled date of the workshop session to arrive between 8am and 2pm.  Departing flights should be scheduled to depart between 8am and 2pm on the last scheduled date of the workshop session.  There are no exceptions to this policy! 

Optional Fees

Transportation fee: $70 for shuttle transportation to and from the airport or bus/train station

Microwave or Refrigerator rental fee: $60 for the duration of your stay

These items must be added to your shopping cart in the online store or purchased at registration.