Tuition & Financial Aid
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Your Guide to Financial Programs and Opportunities for Funding Assistance
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The AMHSI-JNF tuition fees cover the academic program, field trips, entrance fees, ground transportation, room and board, basic medical insurance, registration, and campus service fees (books and materials, on-campus health care, internet access, student dorm activities, and laundry services).
Ask about our special discounted tuition for siblings and children of alumni.
Early Bird rate expires six months prior to departure date.
Academic programs are open to students in 10th & 11th grade.
Summer programs are open to rising 9th - 12th graders.
We do not take graduated seniors on any of our programs.
2021 - 2022 Academic Year
For school-year programs, students must have completed 9th grade and MUST be at least 15 years old
| Session | Departure Date | Return Date | Early Bird | Tuition |
| Spring Semester | January 23 | May 27 | $18,800 | $21,800 |
| February Mini-mester | January 23 | March 21 | $9,980 | $11,500 |
April Mini-mester | April 24 | June 16 | $9,980 | $11,500 |
Summer 2022
| Session | Departure Date | Return Date | Early Bird | Tuition |
| Foundations 1 | June 21 | August 2 | $8,500 | $9,000 |
| Roots | June 29 | July 27 | $5,250 | $5,750 |
| Your Way | June 29 | August 10 | $8,500 | $9,000 |
| Foundations 2 | June 29 | August 10 | $8,500 | $9,000 |
2022 - 2023 Academic Year
| Session | Departure Date | Return Date | Early Bird | Tuition |
| Fall Semester | August 29 | December 19 | $18,800 | $21,800 |
| Spring Semester | TBD | TBD | $18,800 | $21,800 |
| February Mini-mester | TBD | TBD | $9,980 | $11,500 |
April Mini-mester | TBD | TBD | $9,980 | $11,500 |
Generous Need-Based Financial Aid is available that may cover up to 50% of tuition.
All sessions starting with Fall Semester 2022 onward will require a $175 application fee, except for the Summer 2022 programs, Roots and Your Way, which will require an application fee and deposit totaling $500, beginning Summer 2022.
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance for all programs.
Domestic and international airfare between the United States and Israel not included.
Other Tuition Discount Opportunities
Financial Aid
AMHSI-JNF offers need-based financial aid. Find our FACTS application, and submit no later than 90 days prior to departure. All AMHSI-JNF financial aid recipients will be required to participate in future recruitment efforts.
Regional Scholarships
Your local Israel Programs Admissions Director can help secure funding from local Federations, synagogues, and the like. Additionally, nearly 70 regional scholarships are available. See the full list here.
Payment Plan
Payment in full is required four weeks prior to departure. The deposit and first installment payment should be paid as directed. While there is no official AMHSI-JNF payment plan for the balance of the tuition, we are happy to receive a series of payments from families who would prefer to break down and spread out financial disbursements prior to the date due.
Plant Your Way to Israel
Students can raise funds through
RootOne
Save $3,000 with a RootOne voucher by applying for one of our two qualifying summer programs: Your Way Israel or Roots Israel.
Sallie Mae
AMHSI-JNF has established a relationship with Sallie Mae, and our programs qualify for their K-12 Family Education Loan. The K-12 Family Education Loan gives you an effective way to pay for your student's private education beyond financial aid, personal savings, or traditional payment plans. Visit Sallie Mae online and apply with school code 609501-00.
Hebrew Free Loans
The International Association of Hebrew Free Loans (IAHFL) is an umbrella organization for Hebrew Free Loan societies and organizations that offer interest-free loans. Each member organization in North America has its own rules regarding such things as who may borrow, the maximum loan amount, and the repayment process. However, all offer loans without interest. Loan programs meet a range of different needs and may include loans for education, emergencies, developing small businesses, healthcare
Jewish Communal Professionals
Generous financial aid available for Jewish Communal Professionals.