When do you begin to accept applications for the summer programs?
The Fordham Finance Institute begins accepting applications in early January using a rolling admissions process.
How long will it take to receive an acceptance notification?
We typically send out an acceptance via email within a month of receiving the application and aim to notify applicants within a week if a particular weekly program is nearing capacity.
Do the programs typically fill up?
Our summer business programs for high school students are popular and often reach capacity, so it's best to apply early to secure your spot.
Do you place students on a waitlist?
Yes, if a week is at capacity, we will place students on a waitlist.
What does the application process entail?
When applying, the student must submit the application, a recent report card, and a $100 deposit. We will not consider the application until we receive all three items.
Are need-based discounts available?
Yes, need-based discounts are available for students with family incomes below $50,000 per year and will be awarded in April.
Where are the week-long programs held?
The programs are conducted on the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, within the Gabelli School of Business.
Is housing provided for these programs by the University?
No, the Fordham Finance Institute summer programs do not provide housing accommodations.
What do most students do for housing while attending the summer program?
Many out-of-state students come with their families or stay with relatives in the area, turning the trip into a vacation or college tour. If you are staying in a hotel, most families choose to stay in Manhattan which is a short twenty-minute train ride from Grand Central Station to the Fordham campus.
Will students receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, students will receive a certificate of completion from the Gabelli School of Business.
Are international students eligible to apply for these programs?
Fordham University does not offer student visas for summer high school programs. International students currently in the country and not requiring a visa are eligible to apply. Any international student is eligible to participate remotely.
Are rising 9th-graders eligible to apply?
The program is intended for students in grades 10-12. Rising 9th graders can apply next year.
Can a student receive college credit for the summer business program?
These programs are non-credit enrichment programs.