Visual Communications

Tuition Schedule

Effective May 1, 2008. For students enrolling for matriculation in Summer, Fall 2008 and Winter, Spring 2009.

Associate of Arts (A.A.)
1 academic year [9 months - 45 units]
Tuition $21,170
Books & Most Supplies $2,700
Matriculation Fee $100
Student Association Fee $245
Lab Usage Fee $250
Total [Tuition, Supplies & Fees] $24,465
A.A. Professional Designation
12 months - 63 units
Tuition $24,255
Books & Most Supplies $3,995
Matriculation Fee $100
Student Association Fee $310
Lab Usage Fee $250
Graduation Fee $160
Total [Tuition, Supplies & Fees] $29,070
A.A. Advanced Study
9 months - 45 units
(Specialization in Theatrical Set
Design - Includes one Trip to Europe)
Tuition $28,230
Books & Most Supplies $2,100
Matriculation Fee $100
Student Association Fee $245
Lab Usage Fee $250
Graduation Fee $160
 Total [Tuition, Supplies & Fees] $31,085

Application Fees Schedule

Application fees are in addition to the above total and are non-refundable.
[refer to appropriate application fees schedule below]

In-State Student Application Fees
$25 paid upon application to FIDM*
$200 paid upon acceptance to FIDM*
Total - $225
Out-Of-State Student Application Fees
$25 paid upon application to FIDM*
$200 paid upon acceptance to FIDM*
$150 paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM*
Total - $375
International Student Application Fees
$25 paid upon application to FIDM*
$200 paid upon acceptance to FIDM*
$300 paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM*
Total - $525

* non-refundable


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Examples of Tuition Financing Programs

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