Tule Lake PILgrimage
Frequently Asked Questions – Grants & Payments
What is the registration fee to attend the Tule Lake Pilgrimage?
$700 per person, which includes double occupancy in the dormitories and a $100 non-refundable processing fee. Additional fees can include: a single dormitory room ($50 per person) or Village Apartment housing ($100 per person).
What is the refund policy if I cancel?
If you cancel on or before May 15, 2026, for any reason, including a non-infectious disease, we will refund your payment, less a $100 processing fee. Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued for any non-infectious disease cancellation received after May 15, 2026.
What is the refund policy if I contract COVID? If I contract COVID and I receive a refund, less processing fees, why isn’t the Pilgrimage refunding registration fees for my companion and/or my Special Needs Assistant?
If you contract COVID within 48 hours of departure, ONLY you will be refunded your registration costs, less processing fees. This policy does not apply to your companion and/or your Special Needs Assistant. We strongly encourage all applicants to take this into consideration when making travel plans.
Are there any additional costs that may be imposed? Will I need to bring any money, checks or credit cards on the Pilgrimage?
From the time you board the Tule Lake Pilgrimage bus through the entire Pilgrimage until you return to your departure location, there are no additional charges. If you lose or misplace your housing keys or access fobs, you will be charged $75 per key/fob. There will be a Sales Room where T-shirts, books, art and other miscellaneous items presented by the Tule Lake Committee and other attendees will be for sale. Cash and checks will be accepted. Some vendors, but not all, may take credit cards or use various payment apps. In addition, the OIT College Union and other businesses may be open during a portion of the Pilgrimage. There is an ATM on the bottom floor of the College Union should you need cash.
The College Union has a snack bar; it may be open at various times during the Pilgrimage. There are also vending machines around the campus, however during the summer months, they may not be serviced.
Gratuities for the bus drivers are included in your registration fee. You are welcome to offer gratuities to the OIT food service staff, as well as to the summer school OIT students who drive the shuttles to and from the Village Apartments and the dorms.
Donations can be made to the Tule Lake Committee to support Tule Lake Segregation Center preservation efforts. The Tule Lake Committee is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt non-profit corporation. Tax ID number is 94-2699521. You can donate here.
Donations can also be made to the museum at the Tulelake Butte Valley Fairgrounds, if it is open during the Pilgrimage.
What forms of payment do you accept for registration?
Will you be awarding grants for students and fixed-income individuals who wish to attend?
Yes, we will award a limited number of $400 grants to partially offset fees, for students over 18 years of age, fixed-income individuals, and for trained Healing Circle facilitators who request grants. All grant applicants must register and pay registration fees in FULL and will be required to complete assigned Pilgrimage volunteer tasks. NOTE: Grant recipients are NOT eligible for either a single dorm room or a Village Apartment for housing. If you are awarded a grant, you will be required to select “double dorm” when you register. Approved grants will be processed after the Pilgrimage and after successful completion of assigned volunteer duties. Grant recipients up to the age of 80 years old are required to volunteer during the Pilgrimage. This volunteer service requirement is optional for those grant recipients over 80 years of age. See the list of all tasks and a brief description on the Volunteer sub-page.
If I apply for a grant, can I select a single dorm room or a Village Apartment for housing?
What is the minimum age to volunteer at the Pilgrimage?
We welcome all who are interested in volunteering from 16 years of age or older. There are a variety of tasks where we can use volunteers. See the list of all tasks and a brief description of each on the Volunteer sub-page.
I am a trained Tsuru for Solidarity facilitator. Can I apply for a grant?
Yes. The Tule Lake Committee will offer a limited number of grants to trained Tsuru for Solidarity facilitators. On the Grants sub-page, you will select [Yes] to: “I am interested in receiving a grant” and respond to all of the questions on the Grants sub-page. The next page will be the Volunteer sub-page. Select “Healing Circle Facilitator” and enter the date you completed your training. NOTE: Grant recipients are NOT eligible for either a single dorm room or a Village Apartment for housing. If you are awarded a grant, you will be required to select “double dorm” when you register. You will receive the grant reimbursement after the conclusion of the Pilgrimage.
I paid the registration fee and housing. After I completed the transaction, there was no way to close the pop-up window. How do I exit the system?
To close the window, click on the “close” button, which is the “X” at the top-right corner of the window’s title bar. That will close the window and close the application.
Do I receive an invoice or receipt after I complete registration?
Yes, after you submit your registration form, you will receive an email with a copy of your responses and an invoice showing proof of payment.