Tuition

Prices for the Programs and Courses offered at the Digital Film Academy

Associate of Science in Digital Media
– Hybrid/Online
CIP 09.0702
Sem Credits: 66
Instructional Weeks: 60
Term
Application Fee
Equipment and Materials Fee
Technology Fee
Tuition
Total Term Costs
1
$0
$2,888.33
$0
$5,165
$8,053.33
2
$2,888.34
$5,765
$8,653.34
3
$2,888.33
$5,165
$8,053.33
4
$5,165
$5,165.00
Total
$0
$8,665.00
$0
$21,260.00
Total Program Costs
$29,925.00

Tuition for credit-based programs is charged at a rate of $400.00 per credit for core courses, and $200.00 per credit for general education courses attended at WestCott Courses Inc. Students attending the Academy for 12 up to 21 core credits in a term are charged a flat rate of $4,565 in tuition for the Term.


Associate of Science in Computer Science & Web Architecture
– Hybrid/Online
CIP 11.0801
Sem Credits: 66
Instructional Weeks: 60
Term
Application Fee
Equipment and Materials Fee
Technology Fee
Tuition
Total Term Costs
1
$0
$1,898
$0
$6,868
$8,766
2
$6,868
$6,868
3
$6,868
$6,868
4
$7,468
$7,468
Total
$0
$1,898
$0
$28,072
Total Program Costs
$29,970.00

Tuition for credit-based programs is charged at a rate of $523.00 per credit for core courses, and $200.00 per credit for general education courses attended at WestCott Courses Inc. Students attending the Academy for 12 up to 21 core credits in a term are charged a flat rate of $6,268 in tuition for the Term.


Advanced Digital Filmmaking
CIP 09.0702
Hours: 900
Instructional Weeks: 45
Term
Application Fee
Equipment and Materials Fee
Technology Fee
Tuition
Total Term Costs
1
$0
$0
$0
$5,845
$5,845
2
$5,845
$5,845
3
$5,845
$5,845
Total
$0
$0
$0
$17,535
Total Program Costs
$17,535.00
Web Development Immersive
CIP 11.0801
Hours: 900
Instructional Weeks: 45
Term
Application Fee
Equipment and Materials Fee
Technology Fee
Tuition
Total Term Costs
1
$0
$1,898
$0
$6,024
$7,922
2
$6,024
$6,024
3
$6,024
$6,024
Total
$0
$1,898
$0
$18,072
Total Program Costs
$19,970.00
Python Programming with Backend and Web Development
CIP 11.0801
Hours: 900
Instructional Weeks: 45
Term
Application Fee
Equipment and Materials Fee
Technology Fee
Tuition
Total Term Costs
1
$0
$1,898
$0
$6,024
$7,922
2
$6,024
$6,024
3
$6,024
$6,024
Total
$0
$1,898
$0
$18,072
Total Program Costs
$19,970.00

*These costs do not include transportation or meal expense for any residential courses. There are no additional costs for distance education activities. Transferred credits or hours will affect tuition cost.



Other Fees
International Student Application Fee
$500 ($400 credited to tuition for successful application)
Student ID Replacement Fee
$25
Stop Payment Fee
$25
Returned Payment Fee
$25
Duplicate Certificates
$15
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Refund Fee
$0
Official Transcript Fee
$5


Materials fee

The materials fee covers the equipment necessary for the student to complete each program.

Associate of Science in Digital Media

Term 1
$2,888.33
4K Mirrorless
$930
LED Light Kit
$800
Portable Flags
$180
Tripod
$130
C-Stand
$140
sand bags
$22.33
5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector
$55
4K Computer Monitor
$130
Mafer Clamp
$40
Cardellini Clamp
$49
1000W Tungsten Light
$182
Books
$60
Movie Magic
$170
Term 2
$2,888.34
Wireless Lavalier Kit
$1,300
Boom Mic
$350
Boom Pole
$150
Boom Pole Holder
$20
Sound Recorder
$740
Slate
$25
Sound blankets
$53.34
Shock Mount Kit
$85
Audio and Sound Library
$150
Books
$15
Third Term Option 1 – Camera Focus
$2,888.33
Blackmagic 6k w/EF Mount
$1,995
Lenses
$673
Sound Library
$150
Books
$70.33
Third Term Option 2 – Sound Focus
$2,888.33
TC Slate
$1,283
Wireless Lavalier Kit
$600
Headphones
$445.33
F-Control
$350
Sound Library
$150
Books
$60
Third Term Option 3 – Post Focus
$2,888.33
Color Calibrated Monitor
$2,050.33
Color Control Panel
$333
Speed Editor w/ Studio
$295
Sound Library
$150
Books
$60


Associate of Science in Computer Science & Web Architecture

Term 1
$1,897
Apple laptop and AppleCare warranty
$1,897


Web Development Immersive

Term 1
$1,897
Apple laptop and AppleCare warranty
$1,897


Supplies

Students are expected to provide their own pens, pencils, note-taking materials, etc.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Students must pay tuition in full the first day of the term unless they are processing financial aid or other state or federal sources or have elected to pay tuition in equal monthly installments, provided charges are paid in full by the end of each term, no interest is charged.

Tuition payment plans for the term are to be finalized within 10 days of the term start. Students who fail to have an approved payment plan for the term by the 10th day of the term may be withdrawn.

Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the Chief Academic Officer.

Title IV Pell Grants and Federal Loans are available to students who qualify. Students are encouraged to meet with the Financial Aid Officer at the Academy to determine their eligibility.

Dismissal for Non-Payment

The Academy reserves the right to terminate a student for non-payment of tuition.

Financial Aid


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