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Tuition and Financial Aid

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Stanford AI4ALL Tuition

Online: $4,120

Course-Specific Costs
Please note that online courses may require the purchase of additional materials such as course readers or textbooks. These materials are not included in the program tuition. Participants are expected to provide their own computers and other equipment that facilitates their ability to attend their live course time virtually.

Residential: $9,800

The tuition at Stanford AI4ALL covers the following listed below. Please note that tuition does not include airfare, incidental purchases, computers, clothes, school supplies, or toiletries.

Housing & Meals
Participants are housed in supervised Stanford residences. Tuition includes meals in the program-assigned Stanford dining hall at no additional charge. Participants receive linens and towels as part of their housing. 

Instruction & Course Materials
The necessary supplies for each of our courses and activities will be provided. This includes transportation and fees for academic field trips. Participants are expected to provide their own computers during the program.

Field Trips
Field trips to San Francisco Bay Area attractions are scheduled during the weekend. Transportation and admissions fees for field trips are included in tuition. Note that program tuition does not cover souvenirs, non-program sponsored meals, or incidentals during field trips.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is granted based on demonstrated financial need. Any applicant to this program can apply for financial aid, and applying for financial aid does not have an effect on your admissions decision.
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Who Should Apply

If the tuition cost is a barrier, we encourage you to apply for financial aid. Be sure to include any relevant clarifications of your family's circumstances in your Parents’ Financial Statement. Aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.
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When to Apply

Applicants must submit their financial aid application by Friday, February 13, 2026

The financial aid application fee is $60 USD. Fee waivers can be provided if qualifications are met. To request a fee waiver, complete the application fee waiver form linked at the end of the admissions application.

Financial Aid Application Instructions

Families who wish to apply for financial aid should complete the following steps.
  1. Fill out and submit the School and Student Services (SSS) Parents’ Financial Statement Online (PFS). The Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies school code is 200189.
  2. Submit copies of all required documents.
    • U.S. families: Complete 2024 tax returns and W2 forms. You must include all supporting tax schedules such as the Schedule SE for Self-Employment Tax. Upload Schedule E and corresponding documents–K-1, Forms 1120-S (s-corp.), or 1065 (partnership)–as "Additional Documents" in the uploader tool.
    • International families: For families who do not file U.S. tax documents, we require official income/asset documentation for 2024, that includes annual foreign tax returns and official, annual pre-tax wage statements from employers. If tax information is in a language other than English, submit a translated copy along with the original. You must also complete and submit the SSS International Student Financial Aid Profile form. Further details about submitting the SSS International Student Financial Aid Profile form can be found on the SSS website. Upload documents in the "Additional Documents" section, and not in the U.S. tax documents section.
    • All documents are due by Friday, February 20, 2026.
  3. Note in the “Additional Information” question which program you are applying for admission to.
  4. Note the following when completing your application:
    • After completing your SSS application, the system requires you to wait one business day before you can upload required or supporting documents.
    • The Financial Aid Committee requires that you submit all required documents directly into the SSS application website. Financial or supporting documents will not be accepted via email.  
    • You are required to block out or redact Social Security numbers anywhere they appear in your tax returns or other financial documents before uploading them to the SSS application website.
    • All documents must be submitted in a PDF or JPG format. Note that files cannot be larger than 500K. For help formatting documents for uploading, reference the tips provided on the SSS website.

Application Help

SSS has many helpful guides and webinars to aid families in their financial aid application process. A few guides are attached below and more resources can be found at the SSS website.

Questions Regarding SSS Submissions

All questions regarding the SSS application should be directed to the SSS help desk.

  • If you are calling from within the United States, dial 800-344-8328.
  • If you are calling from outside of the United States or Canada, dial 952-967-9922.

Problems Uploading Documents

If you are unable to upload documents directly on the SSS website, you can submit them to SSS by mail after you have completed and submitted your PFS. Just log into the SSS Family Portal and click on the “My Documents'' tab in the upper right corner. Click the “Print Cover Sheet'' link on that page to print your SSS customized cover sheet. Make sure to mail your documents at least 10 days before the aid application deadline.