Cost of Attendance
Financial aid eligibility is always based on the cost of attendance (COA) for one year at a particular institution. The cost of attendance at the Conservatory includes the standard charges for tuition, fees, thesis tuition (second year Fellows only) and a reasonable estimate for living expenses, transportation and miscellaneous costs associated with attendance. Your cost of attendance will be adjusted each year as your standard charges change and as we adjust the estimates for the other costs associated with attendance.

Based upon a survey completed by Fellows in February, 2008, the AFI Conservatory has determined the following as the cost of attendance for the 2008-2009 nine month academic year:

2008-2009 First Year Fellows

Tuition Deposit: $ 1,000
Regular Tuition: $ 33,150
Educational and Production Materials Fee: $ 2,300
Room & Board allowance: $ 14,175
Supplies Allowance: $ 4,203
Transportation Allowance: $ 2,079
Miscellaneous/ Personal Expenses: $ 3,447
First Year Cost of Attendance: $ 60,354

The estimated costs for living expenses cover only periods of enrollment during the regular academic year. The cost of attendance budget for first year Fellows will be adjusted in their second year for thesis tuition of $375 per unit or up to a total of $7,500, and increased costs if approved by the AFI Board of Trustees. First year Fellows in 2008-2009 should expect increased costs for their second year of at least their thesis tuition up to a maximum of $7,500.

* A special allowance may also be given for documented child care costs and disability related expenses if applicable.

The Educational and Production Materials Fee is $1,150 per term of the program and is required by all Fellows. This fee is used to pay for costs of first year production, computer lab costs and other instruction-related materials.