2026 American LDZ

PROGRAM Tuition & fees for EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS (By August 30)

• Application Fee - $25 (required to complete application, non-refundable)

• LDZ Deposit - $150 (required within 10 days of  acceptance, non-refundable)
• LDZ Program Tuition - $1150

NOTE: The Application Fee can be paid later by clicking "INVOICE ME" at the end of the form.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY

• 10th or 11th  grade students
• Must have a minimum of a 3.2/4.0 grade point average (GPA) or better
• College bound

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Since 1982, high ability, high achieving 10th and 11th grade students have graduated from the competitive and transformative Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) experience designed for future community leaders. Students form a cohort of 150 delegates ages 16-17 in community positions that propose, review, and adopt policies to advance the Latino community. The week-long quest covers a broad array of skills, competencies, personal growth opportunities, social relevance, and topics of national and international relevance to Latino quality of life.

Dates TBA. Mid July, 2026.