Tuition & Fees

TUITION COSTS
FEES-all fees are non-refundable
Full-time Program Tuition Application Fees
MFA - $10,937.50 per semester Full-time MFA/Certificate - $75
Certificate - $6,925 per semester Late Application (F/T only) - $90
Summer Session - 7 weeks - $4,200 Summer Session - $45
Summer Session - 5 weeks - $3,350 Marathons - $45
Marathon Tuition Registration Fees
Drawing Marathon - $1,625 Late Registration Fee - $100
Sculpture Marathon - $1,625 Payment Plan Fee - $100
Arbor Vitae  Marathon (Summer only) - $2,075 International Student Processing Fee - $300
Governor's Island (Summer only)- $1,950 Late Payment Fee - $100
Orvieto, Italy (Summer only) - $3,390 Returned Check Fee - $40
Evening & Saturday Courses Tuition Sculpture Materials Fee
Fall/Spring Full Time Programs - $400 per semester
Drawing & Painting Courses -11 weeks - $475 Full Summer Session - $200
Sculpture Courses - 11 weeks - $550* Marathon - $150**
Fall/Spring/Summer
Drawing & Painting Courses - 5 weeks - $250 Miscellaneous Fees
Sculpture Courses - 5 weeks - $300* Activities Fee (Arbor Vitae)- $250

The above costs are subject to change by action of the Administration.  The School reserves the right to change regulations at any time without prior notice; it also reserves the right to change tuition and fees as deemed necessary.

 

Students who wish to attend the School must be aware that they should be able to cover both tuition  and related expenses including materials, housing costs, health insurance and travel. Tuition expenses listed below that indicate coverage for one year include the fall and spring semesters only.


ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES

The School does not have facilities to house students. Upon acceptance, students will receive information on housing opportunities in New York, including listings of temporary accommodations and help on searching for suitable living situations. The School is easily accessible by public transport from the outer boroughs and New Jersey. Rents in the outer boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx) and close areas of New Jersey, such as Jersey City and Hoboken, tend to be lower than in Manhattan. Less expensive situations can be found through sublets or by living with roommates. Students should plan to find proper accommodations prior to enrolling. A chart detailing estimated costs of living and expenses is below.

Estimated Supplies

Painting Major - $4,400

Sculpture Major - $4,400

Marathon Student - $300-500

Estimated Living & Additional Expenses

Rent - $6,000

Food - $3,000

Utilities/Phone - $1,000

Health Insurance (optional) - $3,500

Transportation - $600

 

Please note that these estimates are for one semester; the School semester lasts for approximately four months.

HEALTH SERVICES & INFORMATION

Enrolled students must be aware that the School does not provide health insurance coverage. We strongly recommend that students enrolled in the School organize their own coverage, either via a parent/guardian or on an individual basis. There are many health insurance providers who offer individual insurance programs, and it is the responsibility of each student to fully research the benefits of each individual provider.

Class Cancellation Policy

Please note that all classes, including Marathons, are subject to minimum enrollment numbers. The School reserves the right to cancel any class for which there is insufficient enrollment and to withdraw or modify course offerings. If a course is withdrawn or cancelled by the School for any reason, students may transfer to another course or receive a full refund, in accordance with the School's refund schedule.

 

*Includes a materials fee

**Fees vary according to faculty syllabus