ELIGIBILITY
Selection is competitive but if you don't apply, you'll never know! The program will serve up to 140 students in 7 different subject areas. Some courses have prerequisites to ensure success in the program. UCI faculty teaching for COSMOS will review all applications. Admission is based upon:

*SPECIAL NOTE FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS: Only graduating 8th graders achieving academic excellence in science or math courses BEYOND the typical 8th grade level will be considered. These students must be mature enough to participate in a four-week residential program away from home and live independently. Only a small percentage of 8th grade applicants are admitted to COSMOS each year. Parents should also consider if they are ready to have their son or daughter be away from home.

RETURNING STUDENT POLICY: Due to the high demand for participation in COSMOS, students who have already attended COSMOS are not eligible to apply at this time.
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TUITION
Tuition is established by the State of California, in cooperations with the UC Regents. Summer 2012 tuition will be $2,810. It covers housing and meals, educational materials and instruction, laboratory use and field trips. The State of California subsidizes the actual cost of instruction and residential life. Non-California residents pay the full actual cost of $6,500 as required by the enabling legislation.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Need-based financial assistance is available and is contingent upon family income and family size. Please refer to online application site for details. Only California Residents are eligible for financial assistance.

APPLICATION FEE
The non-refundable application fee is $30.