Fee and Registration
Fee: The fee is $345 and covers instruction, materials, lunch, breaks, and activities. The fee may be paid by check, money order, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. Scholarships are available for this program. Scholarship applications will be available before the end of February 2008 and are due to Penn State on or before April 1, 2008.
Scholarships are available only for Cook Like A Chef: The Basics scheduled for July 14–18, 2008.
How to apply for a scholarship: Print out and fill in a registration form, check the appropriate boxes (DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY), and mail to:
Katie Frieden, Conference Planner
The Pennsylvania State University
225 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
University Park PA 16802
Scholarship registration forms will only be accepted through the mail.
Scholarships are available in part due to funding from the PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION EDUCATION TRACKS, a part of USDA's Food Stamp Program. The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more about PENNSYLVANIA NUTRITION EDUCATION TRACKS, contact the PA Department of Public Welfare's toll-free Helpline at 800-692-7462. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
How to Register: You can register by mailing the printable registration form or by submitting the online registration form. Credit card payment can be accepted only with online registration. Please read these customer-friendly instructions before filling out the online registration form.
- Online Registration Form
- Printable Registration Form (Adobe PDF document)
- Printable Registration Form (Word document)
Deadline: All registrations must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on July 6, 2008. After this date, please call the conference planner at 814-863-5100.
Confirmation: You will receive confirmation via e-mail; if you do not provide an e-mail address, you will receive confirmation via postal mail. You will be alerted promptly of any cancellations or changes. If some unforeseen event forces Penn State to cancel or postpone the program, you will get a full refund of your registration fee; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any other related costs including cancellation fees assessed by airlines or travel agencies.
Refunds: If your request to withdraw is received at least fifteen business days prior to the first day of the program, we can issue a partial refund. Send your written request by fax to 814-863-5190 or by e-mail to ConferenceInfo1@outreach.psu.edu. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal.
Confidentiality: For legal reasons, the University cannot release the names or phone numbers of other participants, not even to those who want to carpool.
Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the conference planner at 814-863-5100 before your visit.
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