Children's Programs: Tuition and Financial Assistance
Contact Us
36 S. Wabash, Suite 1440
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312.629.6170
Fax: 312.629.6171
Email: cs@saic.edu
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuition
Tuition is $425 per 10-week, noncredit course. Supplies are provided at no additional cost to the student.
Tuition Discounts
Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) Members: $382
AIC members are eligible for a 10 percent discount on Children’s Workshops in Art and Creativity. In order for the student to receive this discount, a membership number and expiration date must be provided each semester at the time of registration.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) Alumni: $318
SAIC alumni are eligible for a 25 percent discount on tuition for Children’s Workshops in Art and Creativity courses. In order to receive this discount, a valid Alumni ID card number and graduation year must be provided at the time of registration.
Note: Only one AIC Member or SAIC Alumni discount may be applied to a student’s account per semester. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration; discounts will not be applied retroactively and refunds will not be issued to correct overpayment.
NEW: Early Registration Discount
Students that register by Friday, January 4, 2013 will receive a $50 discount on tuition per course. This discount can be combined with AIC Member and SAIC Alumni discounts.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available in the form of need-based aid, and employee tuition remission.
Note: Students must apply for financial assistance at the time of registration, and cannot register by phone. Once registered for a particular term, students may not retroactively apply for financial assistance.
Need-based Aid
Limited need-based aid is available on a first come, first served basis. Applicants must submit a completed financial assistance form, financial documentation, a completed registration form, and $50 tuition deposit. Financial documentation may include a copy of the family’s most recent tax return, proof of unemployment, Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) medical card.
Download the CW-MSP-ECP Financial Aid Form [PDF]
Submit required materials to Continuing Studies by Friday, January 18, 2013.
Employee Tuition Remission
Employee Tuition Remission forms are due at the time of registration. Remission registration is a two-step process:
Obtain an Employee Tuition Remission form in Human Resources at the Art Institute of Chicago, 116 South Michigan Avenue, 12th floor, or download from the AIC intranet
Submit completed Employee Tuition Remission and registration forms to Continuing Studies, 36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1440
Questions regarding eligibility should be directed to Human Resources at 312.629.3379 or hrrecords@artic.edu.
