Tuition & Financial Aid

Student Financial Services (SFS) helps thousands of students plan for a University of the Arts education each year. SFS administers scholarships and grants, helps students apply for loans and student employment positions, and works with families to structure payment plans to meet their needs.

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Tuition & Fees

Calculate the total cost of a University of the Arts education, including annual tuition and fees, housing and meal plans, books and supplies, and other incidentals.

What’s New in Financial Aid

Find out new regulations and requirements for the upcoming year.

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Undergraduate Financial Aid

The University of the Arts offers a variety of financial aid programs to assist students in meeting their educational goals.

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Graduate Financial Aid

Nearly all of the University’s full-time graduate students are eligible for some type of need-based aid.

Sample Aid Awards

The net price calculator provides a preliminary estimate of federal and institutional aid eligibility for 2012-2013.

Meet Student Financial Services

Student Financial Services comprises a dynamic team of professionals who help over 3,000 families every year with college financing decisions.

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eBilling

We are now offering an electronic billing service to our students!

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Scholarship Bulletin Board

Links to helpful information and resources as well as listings of available scholarships.

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Direct Loans

The University of the Arts participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

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Direct PLUS Loans

The William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program has a lower interest rate compared to the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

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Private Loans

Students who are eligible for federal student aid should exhaust all other aid options before applying for a private loan.

Student Employment

Our employment programs give students the opportunity to earn a pay check while gaining valuable employment experience.

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Rights & Privacy

The University of the Arts complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) regulations.

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Financial Literacy

In an effort to assist students and parents become better informed, our office has compiled a list of financial literacy and personal finance websites we feel to be beneficial.

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Additional Resources

A list of numbers to call if you receive an incomplete notification or do not receive notification within six weeks of application filing.

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Financial Aid Documents

All of your financial aid documents in one, convenient location!

SFS Lobby Gallery

Submit your artwork to be displayed in the SFS Lobby