Frequently Asked
NYFA offers rolling admission throughout the year for our various program start dates. For Degree and Long Term programs, In order to secure a space in the program and allow time for processing, funding, travel, housing; and for intenrational students, securing a student visa, applicants should apply at least 90 days prior to a start date, or as as early as possible. However, NYFA will accept completed application materials (including personal statements, creative portfolios, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other supplemental materials) until 14 days before the start of the program. NYFA cannot guarantee that applications completed less than 14 days before a program’s start will be reviewed. Applicants should confirm submission dates with their admissions representative. Please note, full tuition payment is due 30 days prior to the program start date, so applicatons received less than 30 days prior to the programs will be assessed a late fee. Applicants should confirm submission dates with their admissions representative.
First, to apply to NYFA, you must submit an application. From there, additional application requirements depend on the program. If you are applying to any visual arts degree program, two-year program, or one-year program, you will need to submit a portfolio. When applying to a performing arts degree, two-year program or one-year program, you must audition.
Any degree program (MFA, MA, BFA, BA, and AFA) requires students to complete additional application materials, which may include letters of recommendation and a transcript. MFA and MA applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program. BFA, BA, and AFA students must be high school graduates by the start of the program. For any of our certificate or short-term programs, the minimum requirement is graduation from high school. To learn more about application requirements, please visit NYFA’s admissions requirements page.
You can apply online on NYFA’s application page or request that an application be emailed to you. To apply now, visit the NYFA online application page.
Prospective and current students can make a payment online via nyfa.edu/payments. Students can also pay through check, money order, traveler check, Western Union, or wire transfer. Students can also pay with a credit card in-person at our New York, Los Angeles, or South Beach campuses.
Federal Financial Aid is available to U.S citizens and eligible non citizens. To learn more about federal financial aid, click here.