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Academic Expenses Tuition, fees, and estimated additional expenses for 2008-09 academic year are outlined below. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design reserves the right to adjust these costs at the end of each academic year with two months' notice to students. BFA Tuition 2008/2009 Annual full-time tuition: $15,875 per year (12-18 credits a semester, 2 semesters) Full-time students may take additional coursework through our Continuing Education program as part of their 18 credits per semester after consulting with the dean. Part-time students are billed at $662.00 per credit for the courses they plan to take. Courses and their credit hours are listed in the course description section of the catalog. Digital Design Series: Web and Print Tuition: These programs are offered through the college's Continuing Education Programs, which operate on a trimester basis, making the per credit fee and expenses different. This information can be obtained by contacting our Continuing Education Program Office. Back to Top Fees Application Fee: $40 International Application Fee: $110 Payable with application and non-refundable. Enrollment Deposit: $200 Payable upon notification of acceptance and credited toward the first semester's tuition. This deposit is non-refundable after May 1. If you complete your application and gain acceptance after May 1, this deposit is non-refundable. For more information, contact the admissions office. General Fee: General fees provide for educational, cultural, and school sponsored activities, as well as lab costs. Full-time Students (12 or more credits): $780 per year Part-time students (7 to 11 credits): $300 per semester Part-time students (1 to 6 credits): $175 per semester Part-time students (1 to 6 credits) will also pay a $30 lab fee per semester per course for any class involving photography, electronic design, printmaking, three-dimensional design, and/or live models. Transcript Fee: $5 Graduation Fee: $100 Payable in the spring of the senior year. Late Payment Fee: $30 Penalty fee if payment of tuition and fees is made after the established due date. Returned Check Fee: $20 Penalty fee assessed for any check returned by the bank for insufficient funds. Back to Top Additional Expenses Student Parking Plan: Discounted student parking is available at the Water Street Parking Garage. The college will bill along with tuition for students who wish to participate in this program. 2007-08 parking cost is $424 for the academic year ($212 per semester) Art Supplies and Textbooks: $1264 per year (estimated) All supply/book costs are approximate and will be paid by the students. Student discounts are available at local art suppliers with a current Pennsylvania College of Art & Design student ID card. Foundation students are strongly urged to purchase art supplies prior to the first day of class. The foundation department provides an art supplies list, which lists materials needed for the first year of study. Expect foundation art supplies to cost approximately $720. Although not an initial requirement, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design recommends that first-year students consider purchasing a 35mm camera with manual override features as soon as possible. Living Expenses: $7,278 per year (estimated) Pennsylvania College of Art & Design does not own housing or dining facilities, but the college's Housing Referral Service will assist students in locating housing. This estimate is based on a one-year lease with two students sharing a two bedroom apartment. This estimate includes rent, food, utilities, phone, and miscellaneous living costs. Living expenses vary according to each student. For more information, check out our information on off-campus housing or email HousingService@pcad.edu. Commuter Expenses: $4,749 per year (estimated) This estimate is based on a student traveling 50 miles a day, paying $212/semester for parking, and miscellaneous expenses. Costs vary depending on each student's travel and parking needs. The college organizes and furnishes car pool lists to encourage commuting students to share transportation costs. Tuition Payment Payments for tuition and fees should be made at the business office. Semester bills are mailed to students at least one month prior to the start of each semester. Students are charged tuition according to their enrollment status (number of credits). Students assume responsibility for the payment of their account by the required due dates. Unless otherwise informed, the business office will forward all bills to the student's permanent home address. Fall semester tuition due: August 1 Spring semester tuition due: December 1 All financial obligations to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design must be in good order for a student to:
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design offers payment plan options for full-time students to assist them and their families with educational expenses. Payment plan information is included with regular tuition billing. BFA Refund Policy The Higher Education Acts of 1992 require each institution participating in a Title IV aid program to have a "fair and equitable" refund policy in effect. When a student officially withdraws, or officially changes from full-time to part-time status, the college refunds tuition on the following basis depending on the date of receipt of the written notice of withdrawal:
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