The Art Academy charges a flat
tuition rate for full-time undergraduate
students (12 – 18 credit hours per
semester).Tuition and fees must be
paid in full one week prior to the
start of classes each semester.
International students must pay
tuition in full at registration. An
unpaid balance will void your
registration and you will not
be able to attend class until
your account is paid in full.
Tuition and fees may be paid
by check, cash, VISA or
MasterCard or through a
monthly payment plan
offered by an independent
tuition payment service. If you
have questions regarding
your account, please phone
513.562.8752.

In order for a new incoming student to
reserve a place in the Fall 2008 or
Winter 2009 class, the Art Academy
must receive a non-refundable
registration deposit of $300.00. This
registration deposit is credited
toward the first semester’s tuition
however, if the student does
not attend the Art Academy,
this deposit is forfeited.

TUITION & FEES

TUITION COSTS FOR FALL AND WINTER SEMESTERS:
Full-time tuition for academic year 2008-2009: $20,950.00
Full-time tuition per semester 2008-2009: $10,475.00
Over 18 credits, each additional credit hour: $875.00
Part-time tuition per credit hour: $875.00
Summer tuition per credit hour: $875.00

FEES:
Annual Student Activities fee (full-time and part-time): $350.00
Per semester Student Activities fee (full-time and part-time): $175.00
Transcript fee: $5.00

TUITION DISCOUNT POLICY FOR ALUMNI
The Art Academy of Cincinnati will adhere to the following
tuition discount policy for Alumni:
A person who has received an Art Academy degree (BFA, MAAE or AS)
and wishes to take a degree program course for credit will pay the
current tuition rate per credit hour.

A person who has completed the Certificate Program at the Art Academy
and is enrolled in the BFA degree program at the Art Academy will
receive a 25% discount on tuition for a degree program course.

A person who wishes to audit a degree program course will receive a
50% discount off the current tuition rate per credit hour. Space availability
and the instructor’s approval are required for registration to audit a
degree program course.

FINANCE WITHDRAWAL POLICY
If a student withdraws from the Art Academy or drops below full-time
status (under 12 credit hours), tuition will be credited computed from
the date of withdrawal as officially recorded by the Registrar. Only
tuition is refunded, but fees are nonrefundable. The Business Office
calculates and determines all amounts credited to an account and will
return any financial aid, grants, loans and scholarship funds as required
by the different programs. An open balance will be due in full
immediately.

FALL AND WINTER SEMESTER REFUND POLICY:
Before the end of the first week 100%
Before the end of the second week 75%
Before the end of the third week 50%
Before the end of the fourth week 25%
After the fourth week No refund given

SUMMER SESSION REFUND POLICY FOR BFA STUDENTS:
Before the end of the first day 100%
Before the end of the first week 50%
After first week No refund given

UNPAID ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE CHARGES
The Art Academy of Cincinnati will not issue a diploma, transcripts
or records, grade reports, statements of recommendation, nor
allow future registration to any student whose financial accounts with
the Art Academy are not paid in full. All financial accounts must be
paid in full prior to the start of classes. A finance charge will be applied
to any account with an unpaid balance after the date payments are
due and for every month following that the balance is not paid in full.
Students with delinquent accounts are referred to a collection agency.
Prior to the conclusion of each Semester, all library books must be
returned and any fines paid, or grades will not be released and
future registration will not be honored.

FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS
Financial Aid recipients may be subject to a different refund schedule.
Students who receive Federal Title IV Financial Aid and do not complete
their classes will be responsible for repaying to the Department of
Education unearned portions of aid. During the first 60% of a semester,
a student is entitled to Title IV funds in direct proportion to the length of
time he or she remains enrolled. A student who remains enrolled beyond
the 60% point earns all aid for the semester. Unearned Title IV funds,
other than Federal Work Study, must be returned back to the Federal
Student Aid Programs. A Return of Title IV Funds Policy statement is
available in the Financial Aid and Business Offices.