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Tuition and Fees

Below, we have indicated our total tuition and fees for the 2008-2009 academic year. Expenses are based on a nine-month academic year and may vary from student to student.

2008-2009 Tuition

	Per Semester		Per Year

BFA & Certificate Program	$	10,660	21,320
Post - Baccalaureate Program	$	11,250	22,500
MFA Program	$	14,105	28,210
Fees per semester (all students)

For Certificate and BFA only - (0.5 - 7.5 credits)	$	85.00
For Certificate and BFA only - (8.0 credits+)	$	175.00
Registration Fee (ALL STUDENTS)	$	75.00
Late Registration Fee (DAY)	$	50.00
Student Activity Fee	$	40.00
Library /Tech Fee Locker Fee (as applicable)	$ $	20.00 20.00
Late Payment	$	50.00	per month
Returned Check Fee	$	25.00
Studio Damage Fee (Refundable*, Only for students with studios)	$	200.00	per year

Cost of Attendance (COA) *Student Budget*

The cost of attendance consists of tuition, fees and living expenses. Financial assistance is awarded based on the COA minus the EFC (Expected Family Contribution), which is determined after the completion of the FAFSA.

	BFA & Certificate		Post-Bac	MFA
Tuition	$	21,320	22,500	28,510
Fees	$	660	270	270

Total Tuition and Fees	$	21,980	22,270	28,480
Allowable Living Expenses

	BFA & Certificate		Post-Bac	MFA
Room	$	6,300	6,300	6,300
Board	$	2,700	2,700	2,700
Books & Supplies	$	1,252	1,252	1,252
Transportation	$	1,170	1,170	1,170
Personal/Misc. Exp	$	1,216	1,216	1,216


Total Living Expenses	$	12,638	12,638	12,638

*A commuter cost of attendance would not include room and board allowances.

Tuition Management

Students and parents can use the Interest Free Monthly Payment Option, which allows you to spread your expense over a 10-month period from August - May. There is an enrollment fee for this service, which includes automatic life insurance that covers the unpaid balance of the student's tuition and fees. Please visit Tuition Management Services website at: www.afford.com for further information.