FAQ
Q: Does the tuition price include airfare, hotels, food or transportation?
A: No. Tuition covers workshop events and classes; students are responsible for their own transportation, accommodations and meals.
Q: I live in one of the countries listed as being eligible for reduced tuition, but I am a citizen of another country. Can I pay reduced tuition?
A: Sorry, no. These discounts are provided to make sure that regional photographers are represented at the workshop. Thanks for understanding.
Q: Who is eligible to enroll in the workshop?
A: There are no age restrictions for the workshop. However, students must have less than three years experience as a professional photographer. * This restriction does NOT apply to regional photographers from Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Cyprus, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, the Balkans, the Caucuses, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Azerbaijan and Israel. Anyone from one of these countries, regardless of experience, can attend.
Q: When exactly does the workshop begin and end?
A: The workshop will begin on the evening of Sunday, June 20th and will end with a slideshow on Saturday night, June 26th. You are free to leave Sunday.
Q: Can you book my hotel for me?
A: No, we can’t. You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. We will post a list of a few hotels in the area…
Q: What are the typical daily costs in Istanbul?
A: This varies widely, and depends on your lifestyle and whether you share a room with another student. We estimate between $50-$100 USD per day.
Q: Do you offer scholarships?
A: Yes, we will offer a few full or partial scholarships to promising students. The information on scholarships can be found at this link.
Q: If I already paid tuition, can I still apply for a scholarship?
A: Yes, you can. The judges for the scholarships are not aware who has or has not paid and it will not factor into their decision. If you win a partial or full scholarship, the money you have already paid will be reimbursed.
Q: How can I be sure to get into a specific class?
A: Preference will be given to those who paid first. However, all Foundry instructors are working photojournalists. If your assigned teacher cannot make the workshop for some reason, we will work with you to place you in another class. All of our instructors volunteer their time so we have to be flexible. Thanks for understanding.
