APPRENTICESHIP

Learning boatbuilding is a demanding natural discipline which involves decisions, care, patience, forethought, and time. Here the apprentice learns through boatbuilding as much as learning the actual technology of construction.

We endeavor to make the 2-year apprenticeship an affordable program that is available to all people. At this time, no scholarships or financial aid are available.

Tuition
Effective January 2010, tuition for the two-year apprenticeship is $13,500.00.

Conditions

A deposit of 10% ($1,350) is due upon acceptance of enrollment.
The balance of tuition ($12,150) is due before the start of the first term. The Refund/Deferral Policy applies to tuition payments.

Tuition breakdown

Year 1 - $13,500.00
Year 2- No monetary contribution. Tuition is paid through labor for learning as you mentor first year apprentices while continuing to learn the more advanced aspects of boatbuilding.

Financial Aid
Scholarship funds are not available at this time. Please contact us for more information.

Payment Plans

Payments plans are available through FACTS, a management company committed to enhancing the financial stability and affordability of educational institutions. Please contact us for more information.

INTERNSHIPS

Our Independent Internship program was designed for participants who want to learn the basics of traditional boatbuilding through hands-on experience. Participants who have the most successful internships are curious and self-motivated, but are also willing to seek help and ask questions. The internship is also our most flexible program in terms of schedule and curriculum; we can customize an internship to meet the needs of almost any individual, while maintaining our emphasis on the care and patience required to engage in wooden boatbuilding.

Program fees for the Cooperative Internship are the same as Independent Internship prices. In addition, Franklin Pierce and/or the applicant's home institution may charge per credit. Call your academic office to see if any additional fees may apply. Questions about fees paid to Franklin Pierce may be directed to Atlantic Challenge.

Tuition and fees for Internship
Tuition for an 8-week internship is $4,000.00.*

Tuition for a 10-week internship is $5,000.00.*

Tuition for a 12-week internship is $6,000.00.*

*Programs lasting more than 12 weeks are $75 for each additional day.

For the additional cost of materials, Interns can take their boat home upon completion of the program, though there is no obligation to do so. If not purchased by the builder, intern-built Susan skiffs are sold to support 'Shop programs.

Conditions
A 10% deposit is due to hold a spot for you at your scheduled time in the 'Shop. The balance of tuition is due before the start of the program.
The Refund/Deferral Policy applies to tuition payments.

There is an additional fee of $40 to cover the cost of a personal respirator. This fee may be waived if the intern arrives with an approved respirator and appropriate cartridges.