2011-2012 Professional Division Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Refunds are issued according to the School’s published refund policy. Tuition for the current school term is listed below by individual program. Fees are listed separately. Visit Junior Division for more information on programs and tuition fees for 3-17 year olds.
Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Program
BFA students are subject to Fordham University undergraduate tuition and fees. No additional tuition is paid to The Ailey School. Please visit the Fordham University website for current tuition costs.
Certificate Program
| 2011/2012 Academic Year | $11,240 |
Independent Study Program
| 2011/2012 Academic Year | $9,450 |
| Academic Year (Fall/Spring) | $9,100** |
| Calendar Year (Fall/Spring/Summer) | $9,730** |
| **Must be paid in full at beginning of year |
Summer Intensive 2012
| If received in full by April 13, 2012: | $2375* |
| If received in full between April 14 – May 4, 2012: | $2500 |
| If received LATE May 4 – June 1, 2012: | $2,575** |
*Tuition must be received (not post-marked) by the Bursar by 4:00pm, April 13, 2012.
**Space cannot be guaranteed if paying after May 4th
Scholarship Program
Scholarship awards cover tuition only. Registration and participation fees and housing costs are the sole responsibility of the award recipient. Scholarship support may be extended up to five years for those who enroll while still in high school.
Level 1 Scholarship:
| 2011 Fall Semester | $360 |
| 2012 Spring Semester | $360 |
| 2011 Summer Term | $200 |
| Plus 4.5 hours work assignment/week |
Level 2 Scholarship:
| 2011 Fall Semester | $510 |
| 2012 Spring Semester | $510 |
| 2011 Summer Term | $325 |
| Plus 7.5 hours work assignment/week |
Level 3 Partial Scholarship:
| 2011 Fall Semester | $2,360 |
| 2012 Spring Semester | $2,360 |
| 2011 Summer Term | $1,100 |
Fees
| Audition Fee (if auditioning in person) | $20 |
| Application Fee (if applying by mail) | $20 |
| Audition Fee (B.F.A. applicants only) | $35 |
| International Student Fee (new students only) | $50 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $50 |
| Physical Therapy fee (fall/spring) | $75 |
| Physical Therapy fee (summer) | $45 |
Summer Housing
| Due in full by May 11, 2012 | $2,825 |
Refunds and Tuition Deposits
An advance tuition deposit of $300 is required of all new students who wish to reserve their place after they have been accepted. All fees and advance deposits are non-refundable and will be deducted from the total balance of tuition. Please review the School's published refund policy before making payment. Your space is only guaranteed after your final payment is received.
Federal financial aid is available for qualifying Certificate and Independent Study Program students.
Contact Admissions with any additional questions.