TUITION & DEADLINES
2026 CONFERENCE TUITION
Tuition for the 2026 Conference at Kettle Pond is $1,950.
Conference tuition is designed to be all inclusive and to allow our writers to focus on their work away from the demands of daily life. Tuition covers workshop enrollment, housing, meals, access to campus facilities, and all scheduled conference events. More resources on what writers can expect from their week on campus can be found here.
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Financial assistance for the 2026 conference remains available. Writers in need of support can find more information about fellowships at Kettle Pond here.
2026 COMMUTER TUITION
Tuition for writers who will not be staying overnight on campus is $1,250.
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Commuter tuition is otherwise all inclusive, and covers workshop enrollment, meals, access to campus facilities, and all scheduled conference events. Admitted writers not living on campus, but interested in attending workshops, are encouraged to attend events throughout the entire week, and required to engage in our community for a minimum of four days.
Local writers unable to in attend conference events for at least four days should contact the conference directly for more details.
Local & commuting writers in need of financial support to attend Kettle Pond may apply for fellowship assistance here.
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All evening readings are free and open to the public.
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DEADLINES:
Kettle Pond continues to use a rolling admissions model for the 2026 conference and encourages all interested writers to apply as soon as they are able.
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2026 Application Deadline
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