2026 Guild School

General Information

Accommodations and Meals

Due to renovations by the Maine Maritime Academy, Curtis Hall (dorm) will not be available for students of the Guild School in 2025. All students must make alternate housing arrangements.

Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall, a spacious building located in the center of campus. Offerings include a selection of hot entrees that change daily; salad bar; large selection of fruit, cereal; coffee, tea, milk, juice, and sodas; ice cream; other dessert items. Other meals include the opening dinner, a lobster cookout, and the graduation banquet. Many dietary needs can be accommodated if communicated well in advance.

Tuition, Housing and Meal Plans

• $2,100 includes 36 hours of instruction and coffee breaks, a shared room, and meals.
• $1,200 includes 36 hours of instruction and coffee breaks; make your own arrangements for off-campus room and meals.
• $350 for an additional 12 hours of classes, for a total of 48 hours of instruction.
• $850 for a shared room and meals for non-participating guest.

Meal Plan Options for off-campus students who find their own lodging (select one):

• $650 Meal Plan A: All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
• $550 Meal Plan B: All lunches and dinners
• $450 Meal Plan C: All lunches, 3 special event dinners and receptions (opening dinner, lobster night, graduation banquet)

Additional Charges

The selection and accompanying additional charges for a private room with shared bath or other limited accommodations will be made during the next few months. You will receive information and forms regarding these options.

Other additional charges may be incurred, such as airport, shuttle, seminars and extra overnight accommodations.

Payment

Registration requires a minimum deposit of $200, which is applied to the tuition fee. This deposit is non-refundable. Payment can be made by check (from US banks only and in US Dollars), VISA or Master Card.

The tuition fee and additional charges are payable in full before April 1, 2025. Students who have not met this deadline will risk forfeiting their positions in classes with waiting lists.

Discounts/Gifts/Awards

The school is open to non-members as well as Guild members. However, members in good standing receive a $25 discount on the tuition fee. Only one discount is allowed per family.

Full-tuition scholarships to the school are awarded annually.

Miscellaneous

The campus is situated on a hill, so people with serious health problems need to consider their ability to walk ­between the various buildings used throughout the week. There is limited driving and parking access close to buildings. Elevators are available, but few and far between.

All registrants will be notified of their course assignment(s) upon receipt of the deposit and registration form.

Prior to the start of school, students will receive correspondence regarding seminars, rooming assignments, airport shuttle service, etc. Throughout the year, students will receive updates and announcements via email blasts in Guild School News. Please read these email newsletters as this is the only method of communication throughout the year.

Students will also receive correspondence by April 1 from their instructor(s) regarding necessary supplies, tools, materials fees, etc.