Students with prior degrees or completed college coursework may contact the Office of Admissions to discuss transferability and appropriate tuition adjustments.
Tuition and graduation fees for second year [for any two-year programs] will be based upon the prevailing tuition rate at time of acceptance and completion of second year enrollment forms. A change in major will result in a change in cost.
Effective May 1, 2013, for students enrolling for matriculation in Summer, Fall 2013 and Winter, Spring 2014.
| 1st academic year [45 units] | |
| Tuition | $26,425 |
| Books & Most Supplies* | $2,070 |
| Matriculation Fee** | $100 |
| Student Association Fee** | $270 |
| Studio/Lab Usage Fee** | $500 |
| Sub-Total | $29,365 |
| 2nd academic year [45 units] | |
| Tuition | $26,425 |
| Books & Most Supplies* | $1,385 |
| Student Association Fee** | $270 |
| Studio/Lab Usage Fee** | $500 |
| Graduation Fee** | $225 |
| Sub-Total | $28,805 |
[See application fees below to calculate grand total]
* Includes all books, most supplies, incidentals, and taxes.
** Non-Refundable upon matriculation.
| 1 academic year [63 units] | |
| Tuition | $31,880 |
| Books & Most Supplies* | $2,320 |
| Matriculation Fee** | $100 |
| Student Association Fee** | $335 |
| Studio/Lab Usage Fee** | $500 |
| Graduation Fee** | $225 |
| Sub-Total | $35,360 |
[See application fees below to calculate grand total]
* Includes all books, most supplies, incidentals, and taxes.
** Non-Refundable upon matriculation.

Application Fees Schedule
Application fees are in addition to the above total and are non-refundable.
[refer to appropriate application fees schedule below]
| Paid upon application to FIDM | $25 |
| Paid upon acceptance to FIDM* | $200 |
| Total | $225 |
| Paid upon application to FIDM | $25 |
| Paid upon acceptance to FIDM* | $200 |
| Paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM* | $150 |
| Total | $375 |
| Paid upon application to FIDM | $25 |
| Paid upon acceptance to FIDM* | $200 |
| Paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM* | $300 |
| Total | $525 |

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Students with prior degrees or extensive college coursework completed may contact the Office of Admissions to discuss transferability and appropriate tuition adjustments or eligibility for advanced programs.
Tuition and graduation fees for second year [two-year programs] will be based upon the prevailing tuition rate at time of acceptance and completion of second year enrollment forms.
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