TUITION, FEES, & REFUNDS
Once students have been admitted to their chosen program, tuition is due in full by the start of each 15-week term.
Application Fee: $75 USD (one-time)
Tuition: $475 per undergraduate credit hour
$575 per graduate credit hour
Cost Per Undergraduate Certificate Program
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Mastery Certificate |
6 | 18 | $8,550 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies B204 and B205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $9,650 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Pattern Design Certificate | 5 | 15 | $7,125 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies B204 and B205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $8,225 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Production Design Certificate | 9 | 27 | $12,825 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies B204 and B205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $13,925 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design Business Certificate | 12 | 36 | $17,100 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies B204 and B205 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $18,200 | ||
Cost Per Graduate Program
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Master of Arts in Design Business | |||
| Emphasis in Digital Technology | 12 | 36 | $20,700 |
| Emphasis in Visual Arts | 12 | 36 | $20,700 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $900 | ||
| *Art Supplies for B502, B503, and D606 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $21,800 | ||
| Program Name | No. of Courses | Semester Credit Hours | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Master of Fine Arts in Digital Design |
20 | 60 | $34,500 |
| *Estimated Textbooks and Technology (not included in cost of tuition) | $1,000 | ||
| *Art Supplies B502, B503, and D606 | $200 | ||
| Program Total Cost | $35,700 | ||
Cost Per Course (academic credit)
| Undergraduate Course Enrollment (for academic credit) | Total Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition Total ($475 per semester credit hour x 3) | $1,425 |
| Estimated Textbooks and Technology* (not included in tuition cost) | $100 |
| Art Supplies* | $100 |
| Course Total Cost | $1,625 |
| Graduate Course Enrollment (for academic credit) | Total Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition Total ($575 per semester credit hour x 3) | $1,725 |
| Estimated Textbooks and Technology* (not included in tuition cost) | $100 |
| Art Supplies* | $100 |
| Course Total Cost | $1,925 |
Cost Per Course (audit only)
| Audit Course Enrollment (no academic credit) | Total Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition Total (per course) | $1,035 |
| Estimated Textbooks and Technology* (not included in tuition cost) | $100 |
| Art Supplies* | $100 |
| Course Total Cost | $1,235 |
*Only the tuition and application fee are due to the University. Textbooks, technology, and supplies are purchased by students from vendors of their choice. Textbook and art supplies are conservative estimates, and actual costs may be lower than estimated above.
**For students who must take Pre-Requisite courses, they enroll in A201, A202, A203 at $475 per credit hour for a total of $4,275. This is in addition to the tuition costs shown here.
Students are not charged interest or payment plan fees for deferred payments, nor do they receive any discounts for payments made in advance of the term they are due. The University does not charge students fees for late payments.
CANCELLATIONS AND WITHDRAWAL
Cancellation Policy
Students have the right to cancel their enrollment at any time up to the fifth calendar day after signing the enrollment agreement and receive a refund of all monies paid (excluding the $75 application fee).
Notification of cancellation may be conveyed to the University in any manner; however, writing is preferred.
Withdrawal Policy
15-Week Course Withdrawal Policy
| Length of Term | Percentage of Tuition Refunded to the Student (excluding the application fee) AFTER | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 weeks | Week 1 | 80% |
| Week 2 | 70% | |
| Week 3 | 60% | |
| Week 4 | 50% | |
| Week 5 | 40% | |
| Week 6 | 30% | |
| Week 7 | 20% | |
| Week 8 | 10% | |
| Weeks 9–15 | 0% | |
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in an undergraduate certificate program and pays for one course ($1,425) at the beginning of the 15-week term and withdraws after Week 2, the student receives a refund of: $997.50 (the University retains $427.50). [Calculation: $1,425 x .70 = $997.50] This is an example only and refunds amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in the graduate degree program and pays for one course
($1,725) at the beginning of the 15-week term and withdraws after Week 5, the student receives a refund of: $690 (the University retains $1,035). [Calculation: $1,725 x .40 = $690] This is an example only and refunds amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
The University of Arts & Design processes all refunds owed within 30 days of notification from the student of their intent to withdraw or following administrative withdraw by the institution.
8-Week Course Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from courses at the University of Art & Design for any reason and receive a refund based on the refund schedule provided below. A student who completes a course prior to the scheduled term end date is not eligible for a refund, regardless of how many weeks it took the student to complete the
course.
| Length of Term | Percentage of Tuition Refunded to the Student (excluding the application fee) AFTER | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | Week 1 | 80% |
| Week 2 | 60% | |
| Week 3 | 40% | |
| Week 4 | 20% | |
| Weeks 5–8 | 0% | |
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in an undergraduate certificate program and pays for one course ($1,425) at the beginning of the 8-week term and withdraws after Week 2, the student receives a refund of: $855.00 (the University retains $570.00). [Calculation: $1,425 x .60 = $855.00] This is an example only and refunds amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in the graduate degree program and pays for one course ($1,725) at the beginning of the 8-week term and withdraws after Week 3, the student receives a refund of: $690 (the University retains $1,035). [Calculation: $1,725 x .40 = $690] This is an example only and refunds
amounts may be different based on individual student finances.
The University of Arts & Design processes all refunds owed within 30 days of notification from the student of their intent to withdraw or following administrative withdraw by the institution.
The University of Arts & Design calculates refunds using the date of withdrawal. The University determines this based on the date the student made the withdrawal request or when the student is dismissed for failure to abide by the code of conduct, to maintain satisfactory academic progress, or to meet financial obligations. The University processes any refund due to the student within 30 days of the date of withdrawal.
Cancellation and Refund Policy (California Residents Only)
The University of Arts & Design is a private institution that is registered in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Registration means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR. University of Arts & Design is not accredited. Students enrolled in unaccredited institutions are not eligible for federal financial aid programs.
California Cancellation Policy
In addition to the Cancellation Policy above, please note that withdrawal may also be effectuated by the student’s conduct, including, but not necessarily limited to, a student’s lack of attendance. A notice of cancellation shall be in writing.
California students who withdraw from the program within seven calendar days of signing their Enrollment Agreement receive a refund of all monies paid (tuition and fees). Students who withdraw more than seven days after signing their Enrollment Agreement but prior to the program commencement date will receive a
refund of all monies paid minus the Application Fee ($75).
California Refund Policy
Students who withdraw after the program commencement date will be provided a prorated refund, up to 60% of a term, based on the number of days completed divided by the total days in the term. Students who withdraw after 60% of the semester is completed (for example, after day seven of week nine in a 15-week term) are not eligible for a refund.
Sample Refund Policy: If a student enrolls in the graduate degree program and pays for one course ($1,725) at the beginning of the 15-week term and withdraws on day 23 of the 15-week term, the student is issued a $1,345.50 refund.
| Total Tuition Paid | $1,725 |
|---|---|
| Percent of term completed (23 days completed / 105 rounded to closest whole number) | 22% |
| Amount Retained | $379.50 |
| Refund amount due to student | $1,345.50 |
Refunds are made using the original method of payment, within 30 calendar days of the date of withdrawal.
For the purpose of determining the amount of the refund, the date of the student’s withdrawal shall be the date of student communication of intent to withdraw or as of the date the institution terminates the student’s enrollment due to non-attendance, failure to maintain satisfactory progress; failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution; and/or failure to meet financial obligations.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosures (California Residents Only)
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento,
California, 95834, (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid
tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any
of the following:
- The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.
- You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120-day period before the closure of the institution or location, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120-day period before the program was discontinued.
- You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
- The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
- The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.
- You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
- You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a Social Security number or a taxpayer identification number.