Enrollment in SYP is first-come, first-served.
Enrollment in our Career Explorations is tuition-based and accepted until the exploration is filled. Many explorations fill quickly, so we encourage you to send in your application early. SYP applications will be accepted until the Sunday before the program begins, if openings exist. Most explorations are limited to twenty or fewer students.

To apply, please follow the instructions below. Your non-refundable deposit of $50 is due within 10 days of receipt of your application.

SYP offers two enrollment plans:

• Live-in

• Commuter

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What is the Cost?

SYP Career Explorations are $395 for a commuter and $650 for a live-in participant (Some explorations vary - see Exploration Descriptions for complete details.)

A $50 nonrefundable deposit per exploration is due within 10 days of receiving your application to process your enrollment. All balances are due in full by June 1, 2009.

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• Credit Card information will be taken by mail, phone, or fax. Checks will be taken by mail and please make payable to SYP-Michigan Technological University.

If you prefer, you can contact our office by phone or email  and we can send you an application or payment form in the mail. Please make sure to provide a complete mailing address with your request.

Please mail or fax all forms to:

Michigan Tech Youth Programs
302 Alumni House
1400 Townsend Dr
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
906-487-2219
1-888-PRECOLLEGE (773-2655)
906-487-1136 Fax

Once you apply:

Once we receive your application and payment form, we will process your enrollment. You will then receive a personalized Welcome Packet which will have all of the information you need, including directions, a detailed packing list, specifics about your stay on campus, and more.

• Canceling enrollment - The $150 deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel before June 1, 2009 you are eligible to receive the remaining balance. If you cancel your enrollment after June 1, 2009 or do not appear for your confirmed exploration, you will forfeit the entire amount paid.
   

• Waiting list - If your primary choice for your exploration is full, you may choose to be put on our waiting list. If you have been placed on a waiting list, you may choose another open exploration and/or remain on the waiting list. If you haven't been transferred from the waiting list by the start of the program, your entire deposit will be refunded.
   

• Cancelled explorations - If the exploration you have chosen is cancelled by the Youth Programs office (an unlikely event), we will assist you in selecting another exploration or refund your entire deposit.