Art Degrees Online

Undergraduate
(Full-time = 12 or more credit hours)
Dorm With Parents Independent Off-Campus
Tuition 19,900 19,900 19,900
Room and Board* 8,372 3,825 7,425
Books and Supplies 1,000 1,000 1,000
Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200
Miscellaneous 900 900 900
Total $31,372 $26,525 $30,425
* Room and board based on residential housing with 21 meal plan

Nursing
(Full-time = 12 or more credit hours. Most nursing students will complete 30 semester hours per year.)
Dorm With Parents Independent Off-Campus
Tuition 25,810 25,810 25,810
Room and Board 8,372 3,825 7,425
Books and Supplies 1,500 1,500 1,500
Transportation 1,200 1,200 1,200
Miscellaneous 900 900 900
Total $37,782 $33,235 $36,835

Masters of Education
(Full-time for Master of Education is 6 credit hours)
2009 – 2010 Tuition $18,977
Minus 25% discount for certified teachers -$4,744
Minus HOPE Teacher Scholarship -$6,000
Minus TEACH Grant -$6,000
2009 – 2010 program cost $2,233

Master of Arts in Teaching
(Full-time for Masters of Arts in Teaching is 6 credit hours; however most students enroll for 12 credit hours)
2009– 2010 Tuition $31,629
Minus HOPE TEACHER Scholarship -$7,800
Minus TEACH Grant -$6,000
2009-2010 program cost $17,829

Tuition Fees: $1,889.57 per term in Levels 01 and 02, $1,819.58 per term in Levels 03 and 04, and $1,752.19 per term in Levels 05 and 06.

Incidental Fees: $50.00 in Level 01 and 02.

Information Technology Fee: $50.00 per term. *

Student Activity/Sports Fee: $150.50 per term.

Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.

Health Service Fee: $10.00 per term.

Health Plan Fee: $123.08 paid once annually. **

A $35.00 graduation fee is payable in the final term.

A $25.00 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.

International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $4,200.00 per term.

Application fee

A non-refundable fee is required for each application submitted, made payable to CalArts. The fee schedule is as follows:

Applications meeting the Regular Deadline of January 5, 2009:

$70 for each domestic application / $85 for each international application

While the Janurary 5, 2009 deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications for Fall 2009.

Students applying online may submit their fee with a credit card or send a check or money order after submission. Those students applying with our downloadable application must submit a check or money order with their application. Applications received without payment will not be processed. Fee waiver requests must be submitted in writing, and should accompany the paper application, or be sent after applying online. CalArts will accept the standard College Board fee waiver, or a letter from a high school/transfer counselor who can verify family financial hardship. Fee waivers are generally not granted for MFA or International students.

Apply online

CalArts
Office of Admissions
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA
91355-2340

Tuition

Tuition at CalArts is established annually by the Board of Trustees and is subject to change each year. Tuition in 2009–2010 is $34,830 for full-time enrollment. It is anticipated that tuition will increase in successive years. New and prospective students will be notified when a change in the tuition rate occurs.

Tuition covers instruction, facilities, and some materials used within the regular programs. Students should be prepared to supply materials required for most projects. Tuition and fees (less any financial aid awarded) are due before or upon registration each semester. For new students, a nonrefundable admission deposit of $500, to be applied toward tuition, is due with the Statement of Intention to Register. Partial deferment of tuition, with interest charged on the amount deferred, is available by special arrangement. Inquiries about such deferment should be made at least 60 days in advance of registration, directly to the CalArts Controller’s Office. Upon registration, new students must make a deposit of $300 to cover loss or damage to CalArts property (keys, library books, equipment, etc.). It is refundable at the time of graduation or withdrawal.

Payment plan

CalArts offers payment options that can help you afford your education. Once accepted, you may enroll in one of the monthly payment plans offered by our partner, Tuition Management Systems. The payment option is available for a small enrollment fee and includes personal account service, automated account information 24 hours a day and access to your account through their website at www.afford.com/calarts. Please visit the Tuition Management website for more information on payment options.

Health insurance fee

$1,119 (payable with tuition)

Lab fees

May be assessed when necessary in certain courses, such as the Color Photo Lab, Mac Lab, and Critical Studies Lab

UK/EU International
Full-time £3,145/yr £9,038/yr
Part-time £192 (per 15 Credit unit) £1,130 (per 15 Credit unit)
Placement (optional) £1,573/yr £4,519/yr
Assessment £96 (per 15 Credit unit) £565 (per 15 Credit unit)

Full-time undergraduate students
UK and European Union students £3,225 Undergraduate bursaries
UK and European Union students – placement year £806 Undergraduate bursaries
International students £8,500 International bursaries
Full-time postgraduate students
UK and European Union students £4,050 * Postgraduate bursaries
International students £9,000 * International bursaries
UK and European Union students – MBA £8,550 Postgraduate bursaries
International students – MBA £11,000 International bursaries
International students – MPhil/PhD in business-related subject £8,250 International bursaries
Part-time undergraduate students
HNC/D (non-modular) Year 1 £456 + BTEC Registration
HNC/D (non-modular) Year 2 £570
HNC/D individual units £114
Foundation degree Year 1 (120 level 1 credits) £1,020
Foundation degree Year 2 (120 level 2 credits) £1,140
Undergraduate (including UCPD/UCAPD) 10 credit module, classroom-based £95
Undergraduate (including UCPD/UCAPD) 10 credit module, laboratory-based £125
Part-time postgraduate students Fee per year
DBA (UK & EU students) £4,200 4 year course
MBA 20 credit module (UK & EU students) £950 – 2008/09
MA/MSc/PgCert/PgDip (including UCPPD) 20 credit module £400 *
MProf/DProf * £1,700 (£1,310 for social sciences and law-related courses)
MPhil/PhD, laboratory-based at the University £1,310
MPhil/PhD, not University-based £1,260
UK and European Union students – MPhil/PhD, business-related £1,550
International students – MPhil/PhD, business-related £2,800
International students – MPhil/PhD, distance learning (laboratory-based) £3,190
International students – MPhil/PhD, distance learning (class-based) £2,800

Annual $29,500

Undergraduate
(per credit) Graduate
(per credit)
Part Time & Over 18 cr. $1,230 $1,440
Non-matriculated $862 $1,008
MFA C/P/S
Low-residency Program $920

Annual Technology Fee for all students $300
Anytime/Anywhere Creativity Program Fee view complete info

Tuition Rates for Summer 2008 Sessions
Undergraduate Liberal Arts courses (per course) $1,034
Undergraduate Foundation classes (per credit) $798
All Graduate classes – except MFA (per credit) $798
MFA C/P/S Low-residency Program (12 credits) $11,040

Summer Housing
MFA C/P/S–2 bedroom unit (per week) $200
MFA C/P/S–1 bedroom unit (per week) $212
Reservation deposit $100
Damage deposit $100

Annual Student Residence – Academic Year 2008-2009
1500 Pine, 1228 Spruce and Furness $6,900
311 Juniper $7,200

Application fee
US Citizen/Permanent Resident $60
International $75
Reapplication Fee
(For students who have applied to UArts within past calendar year) $10

Other fees
Late Payment Fee $60
Bad Check Fee $25
Late Registration Fee $35

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable education. Undergraduate and graduate program tuition and fee summaries and related links for detailed information follow.

Full-Time Undergraduate 2008-2009 Yearly Expenses
In-State Out-of-State New England
Tuition $1,030 $16,130 $7,130
Fees $6,870 $6,870 $6,870
Total $7,900 $23,000 $14,000

* The average 9-month cost of on-campus room and board is $11,220.
* The estimated cost for art supplies and books is $2,000.

For detailed information about tuition and fees as well as costs for room and board for the fall 2008 semester, please view the undergraduate tuition and fee schedule.

For detailed information about housing, please visit the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Graduate Tuition Summer 2008 – Spring 2009 Terms:
Program Per Credit Tuition
Low-residency MFA: MassArt at the
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown $636
M. Arch, MSAE, MAT MFA Boston
and Graduate Post-baccalaureate $570
Teacher Preparation (TPP) $420

Graduate tuition rates are not dependent upon residency status.

Cost of materials

Students are responsible for the costs of their own materials throughout their programme of study. The cost of these will vary between disciplines and applicants are advised to contact the relevant department via the Academic Registry to discuss the likely expenditure for each year of study. Applicants should budget for materials in addition to fees and subsistence, particularly if courses involving expensive projects or materials are chosen.

Living Costs

An estimate of the resources needed per week for an academic year of study in Edinburgh are as follows:

Rent for one room, for one student in a shared flat + bills: £75-£90.00
Meals: £40
Personal Expenses (laundry, toiletries, postage, telephones, clothes, limited entertainment etc): £45.00
Total: £160 – £175 per week

Employment

Students may wish to take on part-time work while they study to help with their finances and improve their employability. eca’s employability adviser is available to help students in their search for work and to manage employment around their studies.

The following equipment is available at the appropriate stage of progress in film courses: Bolex 16mm cameras, Arrifex SR 16mm cameras, sync and non-sync 35mm cameras, Steenbeck editing equipment and digital recorders, lighting equipment, fluid head tripods, Oxberry animation stands, optical printers, and an Animation lab for digital projects. State-of-the-art digital recording and mixing in a Protools environment are provided for sound classes and third year projects.

Students enrolled in Film Animation and Film Production programs must bear the cost of film stock, processing, printing and material. Depending on the project, Film Production students can expect to spend $1,000 – $2,000 in a first year filmmaking course and $1,500 – $5,000 in a second or third year course. For select second and third year projects, the School offers small grants to offset some production costs. Animation students must pay a laboratory fee. Other specialized fees may apply.

A college education is a major investment. However, you may qualify for some form of financial assistance.

New and transferring students should first contact the admission department to get information about:
Federal aid
State aid
Alternative loans
Scholarships
Visit our Financial Aid Guide for links and information about a variety of financial aid opportunities.