2017 2018

INTERNATIONAL
GRADUATE COST
OF ATTENDANCE
OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
313.664.7814
GRAD_ADMISSIONS@COLLEGEFORCREATIVESTUDIES.EDU
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Graduate Scholarships

All applicants, U.S. and international, are automatically considered for CCS Scholarships upon completion of the admissions requirements.
Awards are based on the portfolio review, academic achievement and the applicants potential for success. If an applicant is awarded a
CCS MFA Scholarship, the applicant will receive notification of this scholarship along with his/her acceptance letter. Recipients must maintain
a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to continue receiving these scholarships. Students receiving tuition assistance from their employer
or country will not be eligible for these scholarships.

International Students Cost of Attendance 20172018

Direct costs are those paid directly to CCS. Once direct costs are determined, you may also want to refer to other areas of this form for
estimates of other indirect costs you may incur, most notably, books and supplies.

In order to receive an I-20, you must provide documentation of funds to cover one years tuition and expenses.

If a spouse or a dependent will be joining you, estimate an additional $14,400 for each. Optional annual health insurance for spouse/dependent
is $5,572 for adults and $3,532 for children.

Student Employment

Students studying full-time in the U.S. on an F1 student visa are only eligible for certain types of on-campus employment. Employment on campus
is limited to fewer than 20 hours per week during the semester, but you may work up to 40 hours per week during the annual vacation period.
Work-study positions are updated regularly on the Financial Aid section of the CCS Blackboard site with application instructions.

If you have additional questions about work-study or want to see available positions, please contact Dorin Campbell
in the Office of Financial Aid at 313.664.7497 or dcampbell@collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS

You may pay tuition and fees in full at the time of registration. Students may pay tuition and fees online, by mail or at the
Cashiers Office.

You may choose to defer payment of tuition and fees. You must pay a minimum of $100 at the time of registration. And then
all tuition and fees must be paid in full by September 30 for the Fall semester and January 31 for the Winter semester.

Additionally, you may elect to use the Tuition Management Systems (TMS) Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan. The College for
Creative Studies accepts tuition payments through TMS. TMS offers monthly interest-free payment plans as a way to pay the
remainder of your tuition and fees. There is a $55 annual enrollment fee for this option. For enrollment or additional
information, please call 800.343.0911 or visit www.afford.com/collegeforcreativestudies.
 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE WORKSHEET

Cost of Attendance 20172018 Direct Costs

Listed below are the average Fall and Winter costs for a full-time student at the College for Creative Studies.
Full-time status means that you are enrolled for 12 to 18 credit hours in a degree program. Please note there
is a flat-rate charge for full-time enrollment based on 15 credit hours.

TUITION AND FEES FALL WINTER TOTAL YEAR

Tuition $22,305 $22,305 $44,610
Based on full-time enrollment
(1218 credits/semester)
Orientation Fee 200 200
Registration Fees 100 100 200
Resource Fees 590 590 1,180
Insurance Fee 40 40
Health Insurance (pricing subject to change) 1,432 1,432

TUITION AND FEES SUBTOTAL $24,667 $22,995 $47,662

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING OPTIONS AND COSTS

The following housing options are available to College for Creative Studies graduate students.
Loft-Style Taubman Center or Apartment Style Art Centre Building
Three or less students per unit:
$2,875 per semester/$5,750 per year
Four or more students per unit:
$2,610 per semester/$5,220 per year

ON-CAMPUS MEAL PLAN COSTS

CCS dining dollars may be used at the CCS cafeteria, in campus vending machines or at the after-hours grill. Additional points
can be purchased as needed. Remaining points at the end of the Fall semester will roll over to the Winter semester. Remaining
points at the end of the Winter semester will be forfeited.

1,580 dining dollars per semester

$1,450 semester/$2,900 year
785 dining dollars per semester
$725 semester/$1,450 year

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS + =

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE WORKSHEET

Yearly Cost of Attendance WorksheetDirect and Indirect Costs

Below is a worksheet to help you determine your total expenses Once you have determined all your estimated expenses, compare
for one academic year at CCS, including both direct and indirect them to your total projected income. If your expenses are greater
costs. The estimates given for indirect costs are just that than your income, you will need to reexamine your expenses to
estimates. Adjustments can and should be made based on your determine if there are ways you can cut costs.
own personal circumstances.

PROJECTED EXPENSES PROJECTED INCOME

Total Year Tuition and Fees $ Money from Savings $

(from previous page)
Money from Parents/Spouse $
Books/Supplies/Computer $
(CCS estimates $3,000 per year) Money from Employment $
(Please visit our website for laptop details) Other $
Monthly Rent/Housing (x 8)* $ Other $
Monthly Food (x 8)* $

Monthly Phone/Utilities (x 8)* $ FINANCIAL AID

Clothing** $ Grants, Scholarships and Awards $
Laundry/Dry Cleaning** $ Loans $
Monthly Transportation (x 8) $
(CCS estimates $2,000 per year)
TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME $
Medical /Dental** $

Monthly Entertainment**
and Recreation (x 8) $
Monthly Child Care (x 8) $
(Child care is not included as part of
our general student cost of attendance.
If you would like your budget increased
to include child care expenses, please
contact our office)
For software, visit or call the CCS bookstore at 313.664.1160
for the most competitive educational pricing on any of your
software needs.
If you have any questions about computer or software purchases,
please contact Laurie Evans, Director of Academic Technologies,
at 313.664.1501 or levans@collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

Mandatory Health Insurance $

(CCS estimates health insurance
at $1,432 per year. Price subject to change)

Other $

TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSES $

*CCS estimates a total of $8,650 per year

for room and board expenses for students
living on campus

**CCS estimates a total of $1,700 per year

for personal expenses