Northeastern University - College of Science: Coastal Ocean Science Academy
Overview
A hands-on, field-based marine science program for middle and high school students at Northeastern's Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. Students engage in coastal habitat exploration, water quality monitoring, biodiversity surveying, and marine organism identification through daily fieldwork and lab activities.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 23223 days
Sessions
Jul–Aug1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Nahant, MA
Cost
$500–$1,499from $600
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Not competitive; first-come, first-served enrollment with 20-student capacity per session. Full and waitlisted as of publication date.
Application requirements
Application
Online application form with 50% deposit ($300)
Medical Forms
Completed after registration
Waiver
Required before program start
Scholarship (if applying)
Teacher/counselor/administrator recommendation due March 20th via Google Form for income-based scholarships
Cost & sessions
Total cost $600 for 5-day program. 50% deposit ($300) due at registration; remaining $300 due 2 weeks before program start. Includes instruction, equipment, materials, field transportation, snacks, and COSA t-shirt.
Financial aid
Income-based full scholarships available to students meeting Federal Free and Reduced Lunch guidelines (5 spots per session); partial scholarships available to students expressing financial need. Nahant residents eligible for 50% fee reduction through Nahant Community Partnership Scholarship.
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