Expenses and Fees

Tuition: $3,000

Covers two studio courses, art history seminar, and workshops
Includes a $100 non-refundable deposit

Participants who complete the PreCollege Program and decide to apply to the BFA or BA program at SFAI will have their $65 undergraduate application fee waived.

Room and Board: $2,000

Does not include dinner or weekend meals
Includes a $100 non-refundable deposit

Total for residents due to SFAI by May 31: $5,000
Total for commuters due to SFAI by May 31: $3,000

Art Supplies

Students will be expected to have all of the supplies for their classes at the start of the program. Registrants will receive a supplies list prior to the program. When planning your budget for the program, please note that supplies for most courses cost approximately $250.

Living Costs

Students enjoy the flexibility of selecting or preparing their own dinners and weekend meals. Please plan your budget according to your dietary habits.

Shipping Artwork Home

If you are traveling to and from the program from afar, it may be necessary to ship your artwork home. Please consider bringing a sturdy mailing tube for shipping large artwork. SFAI PreCollege staff will assist you with any larger pieces made during the program that have to be shipped, but all preparation (e.g. crate building and materials) and shipping expenses are your individual responsibility.

Scholarships

Scholarships for the PreCollege Program are awarded to students based on financial need. Scholarship application forms can be dowloaded here and should be received together with completed application materials by April 1.