- MFA in studio/Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in studio
- Master of Arts in Teaching/Master of Fine Arts in Writing
- Master of Arts in Art Education/Master of Arts in Arts Administration and Policy
- Master of Arts in Art Therapy/Master of Science in Historic Preservation
- Master of Arts in Art History, Theory, and Criticism
Tuition and Fees: Graduate Student Budget
Student Financial Services
Sullivan Center
36 S. Wabash Ave., suite 1218
Phone: 312.629.6600
(Push Option 9 for Receptionist and Advisors)
Fax: 312.629.6601
finaid@saic.edu
FAFSA School Code 001753
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday (except for holidays)
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
2013–14 Graduate student estimated budget: domestic students
Please note the following when looking at a respective program's estimated budget:
Tuition per credit hour for summer 2013 is $1,356
Tuition per credit hour for fall/spring 2013–14 is $1,409
Tuition per credit hour for summer 2014 is $1,409
These estimated costs reflect tuition expenses for the 2013–14 academic year. Please keep in mind that tuition and expense estimates will likely increase each academic year.
Special note to international students: Please identify the program to which you have been admitted and the total amount. This amount plus health insurance is the amount you must enter on the financial aid statement and show proof of support. SAIC cannot issue an I-20 form until a completed Confidential Statement of Support form is returned and reviewed. Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations require full-time enrollment in order to maintain immigration F-1 status.
Budgets by Degree
MFA in Studio/Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Studio
| Fall/Spring 2013–14 | 15 credits/term-30 credits/year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,270 |
| Fees | $780* |
| Estimated Living Expenses | |
| Room Allowance | $5,750 |
| Board Allowance | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,740 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,340 |
| Transportation | $700 |
| Health Insurance (if needed or required) |
$1,810* |
| Estimated Total (health insurance charge not included) | $56,070 |
| Summer 2014 | 6 credit hours |
| Tuition | $8,454 |
| Estimated living expenses | $3,080 |
| Estimated total | $11,534 |
* Subject to change
** SAIC health insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students. Students who have comparable health insurance coverage may waive this requirement online in the Finance section of SAIC Self-Service no later than the first day of classes.
For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
Master of Arts in Teaching/Master of Fine Arts in Writing
| Fall/Spring 2013–14 | 15 credits/term-30 credits/year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,270 |
| Fees | $780* |
| Estimated Living Expenses | |
| Room Allowance | $5,750 |
| Board Allowance | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $510 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,340 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Health Insurance (if needed or required) |
$1,810** |
| Estimated Total (health insurance charge not included) | $54,770 |
| Summer 2014 | 6 credit hours |
| Tuition | $8,454 |
| Estimated living expenses | $3,080 |
| Estimated total | $11,534 |
* Subject to change
** SAIC health insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students. Students who have comparable health insurance coverage may waive this requirement online in the Finance section of SAIC Self-Service no later than the first day of classes.
For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
Master of Arts in Art Education/Master of Arts in Arts Administration and Policy
| Fall/Spring 2013–14 | 9 credits/term—18 credits/year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,362 |
| Fees | $500* |
| Estimated Living Expenses | |
| Room Allowance | $5,750 |
| Board Allowance | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $800 |
| Transportation | $540 |
| Health Insurance (if requested) |
$1,810** |
| Estimated Total (health insurance charge not included) | $36,742 |
| Summer 2014 | 6 credit hours |
| Tuition | $8,454 |
| Estimated living expenses | $3,080 |
| Estimated total | $11,534 |
* Subject to change
** SAIC health insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students. Students who have comparable health insurance coverage may waive this requirement online in the Finance section of SAIC Self-Service no later than the first day of classes.
For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
Master of Arts in Art Therapy/Master of Science in Historic Preservation
| Fall/Spring 2013–14 | 15 credits/term—30 credits/year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,270 |
| Fees | $780* |
| Estimated Living Expenses | |
| Room Allowance | $5,750 |
| Board Allowance | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $510 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,340 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Health Insurance (if needed or required) |
$1,810** |
| Estimated Total (health insurance charge not included) | $54,770 |
| Summer 2014 | 6 credit hours |
| Tuition | $8,454 |
| Estimated living expenses | $3,080 |
| Estimated total | $11,534 |
* Subject to change
** SAIC health insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students. Students who have comparable health insurance coverage may waive this requirement online in the Finance section of SAIC Self-Service no later than the first day of classes.
For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
Master of Arts in Art History, Theory, and Criticism
| Fall/Spring 2013–14 | 9 credits/term—18 credits/year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,362 |
| Fees | $500* |
| Estimated Living Expenses | |
| Room Allowance | $5,750 |
| Board Allowance | $3,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $800 |
| Transportation | $540 |
| Health Insurance (if requested) |
$1,810** |
| Estimated Total (health insurance charge not included) | $36,742 |
| Summer 2014 | 6 credit hours |
| Tuition | $8,454 |
| Estimated living expenses | $3,080 |
| Estimated total | $11,534 |
* Subject to change
** SAIC health insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students. Students who have comparable health insurance coverage may waive this requirement online in the Finance section of SAIC Self-Service no later than the first day of classes.
For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
