Tuition & Fees
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.
| TUITION COSTS | FEES |
| Full-Time Program Tuition | Application Fees |
| MFA Program, per semester - $10,937.50 | Marathon Fee - $45 |
| Certificate Program, per semester - $6,925 | Summer Session Fee - $45 |
| Summer Session, 7 weeks - $4,200 | Full-time Program Fee - $75 |
| Summer Session, 5 weeks - $3,350 | Late Application Fee (F/T only) - $90 |
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Marathon Tuition |
Registration Fees |
| Drawing Marathon - $1,625 | Payment Plan Fee - $100 |
| Sculpture Marathon - $1,625 | International Student Processing Fee - $300 |
| Arbor Vitae Painting Marathon - $2,075 | Late Registration Fee - $100 |
| Governor's Island - $1,950 |
Late Payment Fee - $100 |
| Evening/Saturday Class Tuition | Sculpture Materials Fees |
| Fall/Spring, 11 weeks - $475 Drawing & Painting/$500 Sculpture | Full-Time Program, per semester - $400 |
| Summer, 5 weeks - $175 | Full Summer Session - $200 |
| Marathon - $75 | |
| Miscellaneous Fees | |
| MFA Library Fee - $185 | |
| Arbor Vitae Activities Fee - $250 |
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.