HOW TO PAY FOR A CBFS SUMMER COURSE:

Step 1: Make sure you are registered at Chincoteague Bay Field Station.
                                                                                     *Click here to learn more about registration*
  • ​Your registration will be processed by a CBFS staff member​.
  • Make sure you are checking your email that you registered with for additional information.
Step 2: Pay your deposit through QuickBooks.
  • You will be sent an invoice via the email you registered with. Invoices will be sent out beginning January 2026.
  • Pay a $150 Non-Refundable Deposit per each session per class ($1000 for Coral Reef Ecology).
  • Once you pay your deposit, your seat in the course will be secured.
​Step 3: Pay full amount through QuickBooks.
  • Full payment invoices will be sent via the email you registered with on a set schedule by session (payment schedule can be found below) and are due within 15 business days of receipt.​
  • Please note if your home university is Kutztown or Millersville: YOU MUST NOT SEND ANY PAYMENTS TO CBFS OTHER THAN THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. All fees must be paid directly to Kutztown or Millersville Student Accounts. The Field Station will bill Kutztown and Millersville directly for fixed fees, housing, and meals. Kutztown and Millersville students who have questions related to billing should direct your questions to your host university.
​Step 4: Enroll with affiliated university.
  • Make sure to enroll at host university of each class. You will be charged separately for credits through the institution.
  • If you have further questions you can email the professor of the class or the registrar's office of the affiliated school. They are usually better equipped with answers in the realm of enrolling on the university side.


Payment & Fees


​2025 CHINCOTEAGUE BAY FIELD STATION FEES
Field Station Fees include housing, most meals (Sunday dinner thru Friday Lunch), and facilities use.  It does not include tuition or other university fees. 
  • The 2025 fee for a standard 3 week course is: 
    • ​Salicornia: $1,827
    • Traditional: $1,677​
*Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors
Students staying in CBFS housing accommodations are required to purchase the included meal plan.

2026 CHINCOTEAGUE BAY FIELD STATION FEES
Field Station Fees include housing, most meals (Sunday dinner thru Friday Lunch), and facilities use.  It does not include tuition or other university fees. 
  • The 2026 fee for a standard 3 week course is: 
    • ​Salicornia: TBA
    • Traditional: TBA​
*Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors
Students staying in CBFS housing accommodations are required to purchase the included meal plan.
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Please see individual course pages for courses with alternate schedules and travel components. 

DEPOSIT
Your registration will be processed by a CBFS staff member. You will be invoiced via QuickBooks for a $150 ($1000 for travel courses) non-refundable deposit per course. Once you pay your deposit, your seat in the course will be secured.  The non-refundable deposit is applied to the total amount due. The respective deposit is due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Deposit invoices will be sent out beginning January 2026. Courses are on a first come first served basis. In order to have your seat saved in the class you must pay your deposit(s). The remaining amount will be billed to you separately. You will receive separate deposits for each course you registered for, so please make sure you pay all the deposits necessary. 

If you decide to switch courses, your course deposit will be transferred. The deposit is not refundable if you voluntarily drop the class, fail to meet the stated prerequisites, or fail to complete enrollment at the offering university.  The deposit is not refundable if you are excluded for non-payment of CBFS fees. The deposit is refundable if the course is cancelled.
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FULL PAYMENT
Once you pay your deposit, your seat in the course will be secured. Full payment invoices will be sent via QuickBooks on a set schedule by session (payment schedule can be found above) and are due within 15 business days of receipt. We are not able to process financial aid. 

Kutztown and Millersville students MUST NOT SEND ANY PAYMENTS TO CBFS OTHER THAN THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. All fees must be paid directly to Kutztown or Millersville Student Accounts. The Field Station will bill Kutztown and Millersville directly for fixed fees, housing, and meals. Kutztown and Millersville students who have questions related to billing should direct your questions to your host university.

If you have questions about your invoice or want to make a payment, please contact our Office and Business Manager,  at businessmanager@cbfieldstation.org
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If you would like to see the breakdown of fees for 3 week summer courses and/or one week courses, please click this link. 

UNIVERSITY FEES
Universities charge separately for credits and other fees.  Students must enroll (can be as a visiting students) at the university offering the course.  Please check the university websites for information on their fees.  Most universities charge approximately $1,000 for Pennsylvania in-state tuition. 

HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT
You can pay a course deposit or course fee via check, credit card, or QuickBooks invoice to your registered email.

To pay with a check, please make out the check to Chincoteague Bay Field Station and mail it to:
     Chincoteague Bay Field Station - University & Research
     34001 Mill Dam Road
     Wallops Island, VA 23337

Please email businessmanager@cbfieldstation.org to let us know that your check is in the mail. Your seat in the course will not be reserved until we receive your check, and you receive a confirmation email from CBFS staff.

Millersville University and Kutztown University​
Kutztown and Millersville students MUST NOT SEND ANY PAYMENTS TO CBFS OTHER THAN THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. All fees must be paid directly to Kutztown or Millersville Student Accounts. The Field Station will bill Kutztown and Millersville directly for fixed fees, housing, and meals. Kutztown and Millersville students who have questions related to billing should direct your questions to your host university.
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