Types of Aid
There are a wide range of different aid options available to undergraduate applicants.
Costs & Aid → For Certificate Students
Cost of Attendance
View our tuition and cost of attendance for certificate students.
Knowing your Cost of Attendance (COA) will help you gain a full understanding of the financial investment required to attend MassArt. Your COA is not the amount you will be billed for by the college, but rather the estimated cost of completing a full academic year. While it includes direct costs billed by the college, such as tuition, it also reflects indirect costs such as art supplies, books or personal living expenses.
Tuition and Fees by Certificate Program
The total cost of tuition and fees varies by program. You can see the total estimated cost for each program below.
Please note that the tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates.
Three stackable Communication Design Certificates. Tuition including course, credit and fees:
- Level 1: 4 courses, totaling 11 credits
- Level 2: 4 courses, totaling 10 credits
- Level 3: 5 courses, totaling 12 credits
- The credit cost is estimated at $492 per credit
- Non-credit course costs vary based on course length
- The fees per class vary between $235 and $340
- As of Summer 2023* the total cost for Level 1 including fees, but not including materials, is approximately $6,044; for Level 2, $5,640; for Level 3, $6,508.
- Students typically take 6 credits per semester
*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates
Fashion Design Certificate tuition including course, credit and fees:
- The Fashion Design Certificate consists of 10 courses, totaling 29 credits
- The credit cost for fiscal year 2024 (starting Summer 2023) is estimated at $464 per credit
- The fees per class are $235 or $340
- The total cost for the program including fees, but not including materials, is approximately $15,806 as of Summer 2023*
- Students typically take 6 credits per semester
*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates.
| Average class cost (3 credits plus $235 fee) | $1,627 |
| Fees (depends on class) | $235 or $340 |
| Total approximate cost for program (not including materials) | $15,806 |
Furniture Design Certificate tuition including course, credit and fees:
- The Furniture Design Certificate consists of 9 courses, totaling 27 credits
- The credit cost for fiscal year 2024 (starting Summer 2023) is estimated at $464 per credit
- The fee per class is $340
- The total cost for the program including fees, but not including materials, is approximately $15,588 as of Summer 2023*
- Students typically take 6 credits per semester
*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates
| Average class cost (3 credits plus $340 fee) | $1,732 |
| Fee | $340 |
| Total approximate cost for program (not including materials) | $15,588 |
Because of the format of the Communication Design Certificate and the Non-Credit Certificates, students in these programs are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Cost of Attendance
If you apply for financial aid and are accepted to MassArt, you’ll receive a personalized COA in your Offer Letter that lists:
- Tuition and fees payable to the institution
- An estimate for housing and food for renting an off campus apartment
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment, including the cost of a computer (for
incoming students) - Transportation
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
We calculate your COA based on your residency status as well as the information you provide about your living arrangements. If your living arrangements change, please notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance so we can update your COA.
Estimated Cost of Attendance For Certificate Students (By Program Type)
Student Charges are based on the tuition cost per credit and the average number of credits taken in one academic year. The estimated per credit cost for 2024-2025 is indicated in the chart below. All incoming student budgets include an additional $1,500 estimate for the cost of a computer.
The following expenses may be added to a student’s Cost of Attendance, if applicable:
- Federal Student Loan Fees
- Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential costs
- Health Insurance (2023-2024 cost was $3,779; 2024-2025 cost TBD.)
- Dependent Care
- Disability-related expenses
- Study Abroad expenses
- Cooperative education costs
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