Tuition & Fees

Pay Tuition

Payment for tuition and fees are processed via the Amilia registration system and can be made by personal or certified check; money order; credit card (add’l 4% processing fee applies); ACH transfer (add’l 2% processing fee applies). Checks and money orders should be made payable to New York Studio School in U.S. Dollars and must be drawn on a U.S. Bank. Checks or money orders drawn on an international bank will not be accepted.

2027/2028 Tuition Costs

Full-time Program Tuition

Tuition Rates will be posted November 2026.

Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Tuition Costs

Marathon Tuition

Two-Week In-Person Marathon – $2,500
Two-Week Virtual Marathon – $2,000

Evening & Weekend Classes Tuition

In-Person Drawing, Painting, & Sculpture Courses – 11 weeks – $1,500
Virtual Courses – 11 weeks – $1,000

Application Fees

$50

Registration Fees

Late Registration Fee – $100
Payment Plan Fee – $100
International Student Processing Fee – $300
Late Payment Fee – $100
Returned Check Fee – $40

Miscellaneous Fees

Transcript – $15

Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change and annual increases and may change on a semester to semester basis as published by the School.

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 – $1,000 to $2,500
Sculpture Major – $1,000 to $2,500
Marathon Student – $300-500

Estimated Living & Additional Expenses

Rent – $4,000
Food – $2,400
Utilities/Phone – $600
Health Insurance (optional) – $3,500
Transportation – $450

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.

Course Cancellation Policy

Please note that all courses, including Marathons, are subject to minimum enrollment numbers. The School reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is insufficient enrollment and to withdraw or modify course offerings. If a course is canceled prior to the start of the course by the School, students may transfer to another available course, receive a credit, or receive a full refund, in accordance with the School’s credit policy or refund schedule. If a single class session is canceled by the School due to unforeseen emergencies (such as city/state guidance regarding closures due to inclement weather), the School will seek to offer a make-up class or equivalent gesture for enrolled students; make-up classes will not be offered if they extend past the end of the semester in which the class cancellation took place.

Leave of Absence

Full-time students (Certificate or MFA) may request a Leave of Absence from the School for a period of up to two semesters for certain extenuating circumstances. These may include, but are not limited to, medical emergency, family emergency and/or financial emergency. A Leave of Absence Form should only be completed by students who plan on returning to the School to complete their program within one year. Only students in good financial standing may request an official Leave of Absence leave. Leave is granted for up to two semesters. If, after completing a Leave of Absence, a student is unable to return within the appropriate time frame, s/he must then submit a Complete Withdrawal Form to the Registrar.

Leave of Absence Forms are available from the Registrar, and require a $25 processing fee.

Re-Admission Procedures

The Registrar will contact students on a Leave of Absence during the registration period so that the student can enroll in future classes. Full-time students who miss one or more semesters of study without taking an official Leave of Absence must re-apply. Applications are available online. Regular admission fees apply.

Withdrawal

Students (full-time or part-time) who, for any reason, find it impossible to complete the course for which they are registered should inform the Registrar in writing that they wish to withdraw from the course(s) or program. Students who wish to withdraw from a class and receive a tuition refund or credit from the school must submit a written and dated notice to the Registrar within the time frames of the refund request (see below). Students in full-time programs must also complete an official Complete Withdrawal Form. Submission of a Complete Withdrawal Form serves to inform various departments within the School that an individual student is no longer enrolled at the School and does not plan to return. Only the submission of a Complete Withdrawal Form will fully deactivate student status. Any student who needs to take a leave of absence and plans to return in no more than two semesters should complete a Leave of Absence Form instead (please see above).

The date that the Complete Withdrawal Form is filed with Student Services is the date used to calculate student eligibility for WA (Authorized Withdrawal) grades and potential tuition refund. Refunds will be calculated based on the date the Complete Withdrawal Form is signed by the Registrar and Bursar. Students who leave the School without completing the above procedures will be liable for tuition and other fees and will receive a WU (Unauthorized Withdrawal) on their transcript based on the date of last known attendance.

PLEASE NOTE: Failure to complete a course(s) does not constitute official withdrawal, nor does notification to the Instructor or Monitor. Lack of attendance does not entitle a student to a refund. The New York Studio School is not responsible for providing make-ups or issuing refunds for programs missed or altered as a result of illness, emergencies, or personal circumstances of students which prevent program continuation. Withdrawals do not necessarily entitle the student to a refund of tuition paid or the cancellation of an outstanding tuition balance.

Credit Policy

Any credits issued will be valid for 24 months from the date of issue. Any expired credits will not be eligible to be applied to future classes.

Refund Policy

As applicable: Refunds are based on tuition balance minus the non-refundable deposit. Credits are based on the tuition balance, including the deposit. Balance will be calculated by the date of withdrawal notification by email.

Refund Schedule

Full-time MFA and CFA Programs
Please note that the start of the Marathon is considered the start of the semester.
The $1,000 tuition deposit (or $1,000 of full tuition) is non-refundable.

More than one week (5 business days) prior to semester start: 100% refund minus deposit, or 100% credit
Less than one week (5 business days) prior to semester start: 85% refund minus deposit, or 85% credit
Within the 1st week of the semester: 75% refund of balance minus deposit, or 75% credit
Within the 2nd week of the semester: 50% refund of balance minus deposit, or 50% credit
After the 2nd week of the semester: no refund/no credit

Marathons

More than one week (5 business days) prior to class start: 100% refund, or 100% credit
Less than one week (5 business days) prior to class start: 85% refund, or 85% credit
Within the 1st meeting day of class: 75% refund, or 75% credit
Within the 2nd meeting day of class: 50% refund, or 50% credit
After the 2nd meeting day of class: no refund/no credit

Evening & Weekend Classes

More than one week (5 business days) prior to class start: 100% refund or 100% credit
Less than one week (5 business days) prior to class start: 85% refund or 85% credit
After the 1st meeting day of class: 50% refund or 50% credit
After the 2nd meeting of day class: no refund/no credit