Financial Aid
When considering Sea|mester, we encourage you to consider the costs of your attendance as an investment. Not simply as part of your academic education, but in shaping the person you are.
There are a number of options available for those looking toward funding to make their experience possible. Many of these are listed below, yet please contact us directly to chat about your specific needs and we can help you navigate through the options that might be available.
Many of our past students have been able to utilize scholarships and loans that they have secured through their home institution via a consortium agreement with the State College of Florida or directly with Sea|mester. For more information on this we suggest that students talk directly with their financial aid office or advisor about the possibility of a consortium agreement then contact us with specific details.
Many of our past students have been able to utilize scholarships and loans that they have secured through their home institution via a consortium agreement with the State College of Florida or directly with Sea|mester. For more information on this we suggest that students talk directly with their financial aid office or advisor about the possibility of a consortium agreement then contact us with specific details.
Sea|mester makes both need and merit based grants and scholarships available to qualifying applicants as and when funds are available.
Individual student scholarships and grants will range between $500 and $8,000. Funds will be awarded based on an applicant's potential to succeed and grow from sailing with Sea|mester, and the level of financial aid they require to make a voyage with Sea|mester a reality. Students wishing to apply should complete the standard Sea|mester online application in addition to completing the appropriate scholarship and/or grant application form listed below.
Sea|mester Need Based Grants
To apply for a Sea|mester Need Based Grant, please click on the PDF link to download the application form HERE. This can then be printed and faxed to us at 941-924-6075 or saved / scanned and emailed to info@seamester.com. You may also mail the form to us at PO Box 5477, Sarasota, Fl, 34277 USA.
Sea|mester Merit Based Scholarships
To apply for a Sea|mester Merit Based Scholarship, please click on the PDF link to download the application form HERE. This can then be printed and faxed to us at 941-924-6075 or saved / scanned and emailed to info@seamester.com. You may also mail the form to us at PO Box 5477, Sarasota, Fl, 34277 USA.
For specific questions regarding the availability of scholarship funds for voyage of your choice, please call +1.941.924.2900.
Many past students have been able to procure independent school loans with lenders such as Salli Mae to fund a portion of the Sea|mester tuition. While this means of financial assistance is helpful, it must be understood that these loans will not pay for the entirety of the Sea|mester tuition. For more details on the how's and why's of independent loans, please contact us for more information.
While each pre pay account and monetary fund will differ in their dispersal requirements, many of our past students have had a high level of success transferring those monies towards their Sea|mester tuition balance. Please call us to discuss your specific account/fund and we can arm you with the details to help with dispersal.
Sea|mester has and will continue to work with students whom are eligible to receive VA benefits which can be applied towards their Sea|mester tuition costs. There are a variety of means that these funds have transferred over to Sea|mester, please call us and we can discuss your options.
