Student Housing Options
Attention all prospective students and applicants of New York Film Academy:
We want to caution you about misleading advertisements on the internet that claim to offer affordable housing deals. Before you consider transferring any funds for accommodations, make sure to verify the legitimacy of the company or source.
To assist you with housing arrangements, our NYC, LA, and Miami campuses have dedicated housing departments. If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to them directly at the following email addresses:
- NYC Campus: housingNY@nyfa.edu
- LA Campus: LAhousing@nyfa.edu
- Miami Campus: Miamihousing@nyfa.edu
Feel free to contact them for guidance and support. Your safety and comfort are essential to us, and we are here to help you throughout the process.
New York City
New York Film Academy partners with Educational Housing Services (EHS) to offer safe and community focused student housing in the historic Brooklyn Heights, in close proximity to major subway lines. This makes it just minutes away from the NYFA campus and Manhattan, providing easy access to the city. Nestled among historic brownstones and tree-lined streets, our residential community offers a unique and sophisticated urban living experience.
NYFA offers shared double and single occupancy rooms in the residence. Each room comes furnished with twin beds, two dressers per student. Additionally, the rooms are equipped with desks, desk chairs, and wardrobes/closets. Students will also have access to a full bathroom, refrigerator, microwave, and cable TV in every room.
The residence offers a wide range of activities and events tailored specifically to the NYFA student population through our live-in Resident Community Coordinators (RCC). RCC engages residents and creates a community through quality programming.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Once students have completed their tuition deposit, they can access the housing application via their applicant portal.
Housing is billed by semester. Housing payment must be completed thirty days prior to the residence move-in date. Students using financial aid or loans should have confirmation of coverage by said deadline. (Housing deadlines are posted in the applicant portal)
Housing fees will appear on your tuition invoice in the applicant portal once students have completed the housing application. Payments for housing must be completed thirty days prior to the resident move-in day.
Housing deadlines are posted in the applicant portal.
Although there is presently no meal plan offered, students residing in student housing have the option to use the community kitchen on the first floor, which is equipped with multiple stovetops and ovens.
The New York Film Academy is just a quick 15-minute subway ride away from the student residence.
Yes, housing tours are by appointment only 7 days a week at 2:30pm. Please email housingny@nyfa.edu at least a week in advance to schedule a tour.
New York Independent Housing Options
We do provide NYC housing resources as a courtesy. Attached, you will find an off-campus housing resource that students can utilize to independently secure their own housing. This resource has been provided by our department to offer recommendations and guidance in the housing search process. Please note that the list is not exhaustive, as there are numerous housing options available in NYC. However, the resource does highlight affordable housing options that may be of interest.
Students are advised to directly contact accommodations for detailed information regarding cost, availability, and the booking process. The accommodations themselves will be able to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding their specific offerings and policies.
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles campus is located in the city of Burbank, which is also known as the “Media Capital of the World”. With its year-round perfect weather and historical connection to the film industry, Burbank makes a great community in which to live, work, and study.
While NYFA does not have on-campus housing/dormitories, our Housing Department helps students find an apartment or residential option for both long-term and short-term stays. We recommend several different apartment communities such as AVA Burbank, Parc Pointe Apartments, Toluca Hills Apartments by Avalon, Archstone Studio City and Madison Toluca Apartments, all of which are within walking/biking distance to our campuses. These apartments can range in price for $1,700/month for an unfurnished Studio, up to $2,800/month for an unfurnished 2-bedroom (pricing determined by amenities, location, length of stay, and size of apartment). Since it can be quite expensive to live alone, we suggest that students share an apartment to help split these monthly costs. For all Los Angeles Housing information, Applicants needing a roommate(s), or help to find available rooms to rent within our NYFA community, can join our online Housing Community at Housing.NYFA.EDU.
With Los Angeles being a very diverse and cultural city, students can expect to find a wide range of food options that fit their dietary needs. We suggest that students budget at least $500/month for food (per individual).
For more information about Housing for the Los Angeles campus, please contact us at 818-333-3558 or LAHousing@NYFA.edu.
South Beach, Miami
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) in South Beach does not offer student housing. However, our dedicated housing department is here to provide housing suggestions and resources to help you secure housing. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. Please keep in mind that while we can assist you in the process, it is essential that you directly contact the accommodations for information on rates and availability. To discuss your housing options and receive resources, please email us at miamihousing@nyfa.edu to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you find the best housing arrangement during your time at NYFA in South Beach.
Estimate Living Costs – https://www.nyfa.edu/student-finances/estimated-cost-of-attendance/
Florence, Italy
The New York Film Academy has arranged optional, simple and convenient housing in a dormitory type facility managed by B&B Hotels Italy. The facility is in the center of Florence, walking distance to the Campus of the New York Film Academy, very close to Piazza Santa Croce, and in a very nice neighborhood that offers a great choice of restaurants, bars, cafes and grocery stores.
New York Film Academy offers single and double room accommodations, however all the requests are upon availability. No allotments guarantee. Room amenities include a private bathroom, refrigerator, WiFi, cable television, room to study, and room cleaning once a week. The facility has sharing microwaves, ice machines and refrigerators. Breakfast is included.
Students who need help may contact us at 212-674-4300 or italy@nyfa.edu.
Insurance
As medical costs can be unexpectedly high, the New York Film Academy strongly advises students to have health insurance coverage for the duration of any New York Film Academy Workshop.
Students may choose to find a policy on their own, or they may contact one of the providers below for short-term coverage.
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TRAVELING TO THE USA: US NetCare Health Programs | Web: www.usnetcare.com
• AMERICAN STUDENTS TRAVELING ABROAD: Compass Health Insurance Plans | Web: www.isoabroad.com
Housing Disclaimer
Please be aware that for Summer Workshops a refundable $250 room deposit is required to guard against any damage to the room, furniture, facilities and/or loss of key. Please refer to the “Housing Request Form” that was included in your Summer Workshop packet.
All deposits will be processed at the end of the summer and will be returned shortly thereafter. REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED BY THE SAME METHOD USED TO MAKE THE PAYMENT. Please ensure your address is up to date.
Please note, attendees to our summer camps who choose not to participate in our residential program, but still require housing, must find their own housing and ARE NOT PERMITTED to reside in the same housing facility at which our residential campers reside.
Ownership Policy
All films created at the New York Film Academy are the property of the students who made them. The New York Film Academy reserves the right to make copies of students’ work to use for promotional purposes. Final films and copies of them must include the following credit: Produced at the New York Film Academy.
For our rules and regulations, refund policy, or questions regarding our workshops, contact the Admissions Office, 212-674-4300.