Tuition

Tuition covers the cost of lodging, meals, student supplies and administrative overhead. Your instruction is provided free of charge through the generosity of TUFFS volunteers.

Accommodations will be assigned by the school based on room configuration and occupancy to place the maximum number of participants at or near the Ranch.  Registrants are welcome to indicate their lodging preferences, but the school cannot assure that those preferences will be met. Tuition includes two nights of accommodation and 7 full meals with beverages (Friday lunch and dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch).

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Tuition payments are fully refundable up to one month in advance of the start of school. All cancelations after that date are non-refundable; TUFFS incurs the expenses associated with your reservation weeks, even months, before the school begins.  Once booked, we are liable for these expenses whether you participate or not.  While we often have a wait list, trying to backfill cancellations made within a month of the school is problematic at best.  If this creates a concern, please consider purchasing trip insurance.

YOUTHS: Our school is not equipped to accept anglers under 14 years of age. A fully paid parent or legal guardian must accompany any students between 14 and 18. There are no exceptions. Note: The Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of TU offers a 4-day, youth-only camp once a year on Higgins Lake that is similar to our school. For more information, click here.

DOGS AT RANCH RUDOLPH: Dogs are welcome, leashed at all times, and you are required to clean up after them.

TUITION OPTIONS ( for the 2025 school)
*All packages INCLUDE MEALS and are PER PERSON.

For Novice, Intermediate Students, and Non-Students (those accompanying a student but not receiving instruction):

  • Room for One: $1025
  • Room for Two: $925
  • Campsite: $775
  • Meals Only, no accommodations: $500

For Advanced Students:

  • Room for One: $1200
  • Room for Two: $1100
  • Campsite: $900
  • Meals Only, no accommodations: $650