Expenses

2010–11 Tuition
Program & Semester Hour Costs
•Full-time (degree), 24–34 credits per year: $15,600
-$3000 (PSR) rebate per year
•Full-time (degree), 12–17 credits per semester: $7,800
•Full-time (diploma), 24–28 credits per year: $10,600
•Full-time (diploma), 12–14 credits per semester: $5,300
•Certificate and Non-Matriculation, per sem. hour: $400
•Paier Grads: 25% Tuition discount for (1) class per sem.
•Currently enrolled High School Juniors and Seniors :
$25 Tuition for (1) class per semester, plus Lab Fees.
High School Students must have approval from their Counselor.
•Reservation deposit:
full-time student: $300
part-time student: $125

General Fees
•Program application fee: $25
•Non-program application fee: $10
•Student insurance fee per year: $40
•Student service fee per semester
full-time student: $135
student taking 6 –11 credits: $100
student taking 1–5 credits: $50
•Student Association fee per semester
full-time student: $25
between 6 –11 credits: $25
•Laboratory fees: per course: $50–$300 (when noted)
•Transcript of grades fees: $3

Special Fees
•Laboratory use fee: $150 (use of the photography lab/ computer labs for students not enrolled in a photography laboratory course)
•Late payment fee: $35 (assessed for payment of
semester charges after the scheduled date)
•Bad check fee: $20
•Late Registration fee (except incoming freshmen): $25

Tuition and fees of all students are billed, due and payable prior to the beginning of each semester. Students with delinquent accounts will not be permitted to enter classes until financial obligations have been met. Tuition is billed on a semester basis, and refunds are computed on these payments. MasterCard or Visa are accepted.

The tuition and fees indicated above are for the 2010–11 academic year, but are subject to change if considered necessary by the College administration. The College houses an art supply store; however, it is not mandatory that students purchase supplies at this location.

Supplies
•Computer purchase: $1,700*
•Fine Arts program: $1,100*
•Graphic Design program: $1,100*
•Illustration program: $1,200*
•Interior Design program: $900*
•Photography program: $1,500*
•Photography equipment (first year only): $1200*

* Estimated minimum for full-time student. An additional $300 should be allowed by degree students for textbooks. Certificate and diploma students will have smaller amounts depending upon program.

Tuition Payment Plans
As a convenience to those who desire to spread their payments, the College offers a budget plan through Tuition Pay Plan. Details and forms may be obtained from the Business Office.

Collection of all tuition and fees is handled by the Business Office. All tuition and fees are due and payable prior to the first day of classes of each semester. Failure to make payment on time will result in cancellation of student privileges including registration.

It is each student’s responsibility to make required payments by the specified due dates. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve a student of payment responsibility. The college withholds all issuance of grades, awarding of diplomas, and issuance of transcripts to any student whose account is in arrears.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
If a student cancels within three business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement and making payment, there will be a refund of all monies, except the application fee of $25. If cancellation occurs after three business days, but before classes begin, a refund of all monies, other than the Application fee and $100 for full-time students and $40 for part-time students, will be made within sixty (60) days of cancellation. The student must submit to the Registrar's Office in writing their intent to withdraw. After classes have begun, students withdrawing from the College must complete a withdrawal form obtained from the Office of Student Record Services. The effective date of withdrawal shall be the last date of class attendance. The College will keep no more than $150 during the first week of attendance. Semester tuition and fees are refundable on a 15-week pro-rata basis up to 60% of program completion, less a $100 Administration fee, after which no refund will be made. Refunds will be made within sixty (60) days of the last date of student attendance. An applicant rejected by the School is entitled to a refund of all monies paid minus any stated application fee, not to exceed $25. Applicants who have not visited the College prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three business days following either the regularly scheduled orientation procedures or following a tour of the College facilities and inspection of equipment where training and services are provided.

Information concerning the College’s refund policy for Title IV Federal Financial Aid can be obtained from the
Financial Aid Director.

Withdrawal
After classes have commenced, students withdrawing from the College must inform the Director of Student Record Services, in a letter signed and dated, and also complete a separate Withdrawal Form which will be provided. The effective date of withdrawal shall be the date that the student last attended class(es).

Comparable Program Information
Comparable information relating to tuition, fees and program length may or obtained from ACCSCT
(Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302,
Arlington, VA 22202, (703) 247-4212.