Program Costs & Scholarships

Learn more about fees associated with our program and opportunities for scholarships. 

Program Costs

• Instructional Fee: $1,200
• This fee covers all core educational activities of the Festival, including tickets to Blossom Music Center and Porthouse Theatre. 
• Housing Fee: $1,500
• Parking: $25 (if bringing vehicle; due upon arrival to the Festival)

Additional and Optional Costs

• Meals: $600 (est.)
• Meals are not included in program costs and purchasable on or off-campus (this is not a fee due to KBMF)
• Recreational Activities: Variable
• Participation in recreational activities is at your discretion. 
• Learn more about activities offered by the Kent State University Recreation and Wellness Center.

Scholarships

• A limited number of service-based scholarships are available, based on need. 
• To request a scholarship:

Fill out our brief application

• If you are in need of financial assistance, please let your recommender know to include a brief statement supporting your request for financial aid in your recommendation letter by March 5th, 2023 before 11:59pm EST.
• Your Scholarship may come in the form of covering housing costs by staying with a host family.