We are strongly committed to making the degree accessible and affordable. Estimates of annual expenses and payment options are available from the graduate studies office.

The program offers artists fellowships, loans and possible on-campus employment. The artist fellowship is based both on merit and need. The fellowships, which range from full to partial tuition, are awarded each year to incoming students.

Entering students must apply for the artist fellowship at the same time that they apply for admission. This application is available as a pdf. The financial aid office calculates need-based financial aid and it is awarded in the form of loans.

Student loans are not available to international students.

All candidates applying for a fellowship/financial aid must complete the FAFSA form. This form is available online. The recommended date of completion is Feb. 1.

Low-residency candidates are also eligible for a Jacob K. Javits Fellowship. We recommend that candidates also contact Career Transition for Dancers for advice and funding recommendations. The FAFSA is also required for Javits fellowship applicants.

Tuition for the entire 60-credit degree is $680 per credit hour. Qualified low-residency candidates may receive a 12-credit professional experience waiver for up to $8,160. The typical budget for a student will include technology/media lab and thesis/portfolio fees.

New students must pay a nonrefundable deposit of $500 by March 1. If a new student is accepted after March 1, the $500 deposit will be required within two weeks of his/her acceptance.

The degree is divided over four term or seven terms. Every track begins in Summer I at the American Dance Festival in Durham, NC.

The credit hours are distributed between the terms as follows:

Sample Budget (2008-09 using $680 per credit hour)

Low Residency (Two-summer Track)

Summer I	Fall	Spring	Summer II
12 credits/ $8,160	16 credits/ $10,880	16 credits/ $10,880	16 credits/ $10,880