In setting tuition rates, we work hard to strike a balance between affordability and the financial demands of supporting growth in our academic and athletic programs. Tuition income does not cover all of the school's operating expenses. Significant effort is spent to raise the remaining income necessary to balance the school's budget through fundraising.
Tuition must be paid in full for a student to begin classes or training unless enrolled in an approved payment plan.
Option 1: Pay in Full
Tuition payment will be made in full; tuition rates vary by the date payment is made in full. Please see fee chart below.
Option 2: Payment Plan
Monthly tuition payments may be be made through Blackbaud Tuition Management. Blackbaud offers a payment plan that breaks down educational costs into monthly payments. After enrolling, you make payments to Blackbaud online or by phone with a checking account, statement savings account, or credit card. You may also sign up to have Blackbaud automatically deduct your payments.
What's Included & Additional Fees
Weekday coaching fees, teaching fees for courses sent from a student’s sending school, transportation to day trip competitions and other school activities, and costs associated with normal dry land training activities. The Okemo Competition Center weekend program fees, which cover weekend coaching fees, are included in the tuition rate for all OMS student-athletes regardless of term of enrollment – OMS student-athletes will not pay any additional coaching fees to Okemo Mountain Resort. Please note that an Okemo Season’s Pass is no longer included in tuition to allow families to select the Epic Pass that is right for them and take advantage of the other Epic Pass benefits that are not available as OMS passes.
OMS offers a multi-child family discount. If a family has more than one student-athlete enrolled at OMS, a discount of 5% will be applied to each subsequent tuition rate beyond the first. In a case that siblings are enrolled in different terms, the discount will apply to the lower tuition(s).
Additional costs for all students:
Books and special academic supplies, including science lab and art supplies
Special trips or activities
Competition entry fees
Equipment and athletic clothing
Lift ticket expenses for training opportunities at other mountains
Overnight trips for training or competition, including athlete and coach lodging, dining, coaches’ expenses, and travel costs. These expenses will be billed before the date of departure when possible. All travel expenses must be paid in full before a student departs for a trip. In the case of travel expenses billed after the completion of a trip, payment is expected within 2 weeks of receipt of the bill.
US Ski and Snowboard Membership Dues
OMARA Membership Dues
Other membership dues as applicable (VARA, FIS, USASA)
Tuition Refund Insurance: All students – Winter Term, Winter Term training only, Target Term, or Semester 1/2 – must enroll in a tuition refund insurance program that will pay 75% of covered tuition (i.e., “unused” tuition) for medically necessary withdrawals that meet the terms and conditions of coverage – see Tuition Refund Plan brochure for more details. The premium rate is 1.85% of annual covered tuition, which will be billed separately from tuition.
Applying for Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, please visit sss.nais.org to fill out an online Parents Financial Statement (PFS). Be sure to associate your application with Okemo Mountain School (SSS school code: 905129). You will also need to supply your 2023 tax returns to the Okemo Mountain School Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee. Please mail these forms to:
Okemo Mountain School
Attn: Financial Aid Application
53 Main Street
Ludlow, VT 05149
Financial aid is determined separately from admission. However, you must have a completed application or registration form and the accompanying fee on file to be considered. For priority consideration for the 2024-2025 school year, please have the PFS completed and tax returns submitted by May 1, 2024. Award decisions for applications received by May 1 will be made by May 15, 2024. Financial aid will be disbursed after May 15, 2024 only if funds are still available. No scholarships or tuition assistance are awarded outside of the process, aside from the Wendy Neal, George Nostrand, and Okemo Valley Impact Scholarships - more information can be found at the bottom of this page. Enrolled students will receive an application link for these scholarships in June of each year.
2024-2025 Tuition Rates
| Term | Gold Rates | Silver Rates | Bronze Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year Academics | $44,250 | $44,250 | $44,250 |
| Winter Term | $34,200 | $35,200 | $36,200 |
| Target Term A or B | $31,500 | $32,400 | $33,300 |
| Target Term C, Semester 1, or Semester 2 | $26,500 | $27,200 | $27,900 |
Payment Schedule
Enrollment is not guaranteed until a non-refundable deposit is received (and assuming space is still available when the deposit is received). Therefore, submitting the $5,000 non-refundable deposit by June 1 is recommended.
Gold Tuition Rate:
$5,000 non-refundable deposit received by June 1 and tuition paid in full by October 1
OR
$5,000 non-refundable deposit received after June 1 and tuition paid in full by September 1
Silver Tuition Rate:
$5,000 non-refundable deposit received by June 1 and tuition paid in full after October 1
OR
$5,000 non-refundable deposit received after June 1 and tuition paid in full by October 1
Bronze Tuition Rate:
$5,000 non-refundable deposit received after June 1 and tuition paid in full after October 1
Other Scholarship Opportunities & Criteria
George W. Nostrand Scholarship:
This scholarship was created in memory of Attorney George W. Nostrand, who passed away on September 21, 2016. George was instrumental in the founding of Okemo Mountain School and later served on the OMS Board of Directors, providing countless hours of pro bono legal counsel. George's commitment to education, commitment to the community, and unmatched kindness and spirit of generosity will be remembered through this annual scholarship. The George W. Nostrand Scholarship will be awarded to one OMS student-athlete who embodies the following attributes:
-Compassion for people in need
-Involved in positively impacting his/her community
-Dedication and commitment to academics and snow sports
The Wendy Neal Scholarship and Financial Assistance:
This scholarship was created to honor the dedication, hard work, and commitment of former Head of School, Wendy Neal. Wendy was instrumental in the formation of Okemo Mountain School over 30 years ago. Over the years, Wendy served as the Director of the Competition Center, a Head Coach, and OMS Head of School. She continues to support the school today in many ways. The Wendy Neal Scholarship will be awarded to one OMS student-athlete who both demonstrates financial need and embodies the following attributes:
-Shows compassion for those around us who are in need
-Displays dedication and commitment to academics and his/her sport
-Inspires fellow athletes to reach their potential, raise their expectations and exceed their limitations
-Trains and competes with passion, power and determination
-Demonstrates tenacity, perseverance and drive through his/her training
-Enjoys the journey that leads one to success
Okemo Valley Impact Scholarship:
This scholarship was created to award tuition support to an OMS student-athlete who demonstrates a strong commitment to positively impacting the greater Okemo Valley Community. Applicants should be involved in experiences, work or volunteerism that reaches beyond the Okemo Mountain School or Okemo Mountain Resort community and into Ludlow and/or the surrounding towns. While applicants who are residents of these towns may have the greatest opportunity for impact, applicants need not be residents to qualify. The Okemo Valley Impact Scholarship will be awarded to one OMS student-athlete who most clearly demonstrates the greatest contribution to and positive effect on Ludlow and/or the surrounding towns.