Financial Aid
Design school can be expensive. Don't face the costs alone! Financial aid, scholarships, or loans may be available for those who quality. Learn more.
Need cash for school? We know paying for design school can be a challenge. Tuition, art supplies, books, and other expenses can add up quickly.
Get the information you need to make informed decisions on loans, scholarships, and financial aid.
First, discover how much the school you're considering might cost. Then, use the tools below to learn more about your financial aid options from federal loans to private scholarships.
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Featured Articles
Design Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
If you can't pay your college tuition, you won't be able to go. Find creative ways to fund your design education and get the money you need for school. Read more »
Paying for Design School
College can be expensive, and college costs increase every year. The challenge is to find a way to pay for college without going broke in the process. Read more »
Tax Benefits
While tax benefits don't provide money up front, they can give you a little money back on your taxes based on your education expenses, and shouldn't be overlooked. Read more »
FAFSA
If you apply for federal or state aid, you'll have to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com, provides valuable application tips. Read more »
Expert Advice: Scholarships & Grants
Scholarships are free money to help you pay for college. They do not need to be repaid. Read more »
Expert Advice: Student Loans
Mark Kantrowitz is an expert on paying for college and provides expert advice on borrowing money for college. Read more »