VASI Tuition and Costs

Tuition rates for summer 2025 will be posted soon. Rates for summer 2024 are listed below.*

Tuition 2024 – $3,700
Total 2024 – $3,700

* Rates are subject to final approval by the Board of Trustees.

Students will be responsible for bringing and/or purchasing some of their own art supplies. Supply costs are estimated to be $300, and students will be provided with a supply list prior to the start of the program.

Scholarship Opportunities

College Credit

After successful completion of  VASI, students earn 3 college credits, transferrable to most institutions the student will later attend.  For comparison, one (1) Boston University credit in 2024-2025 costs approximately $2,083.

Withdrawal Refund Schedule

The withdrawal refund schedule, of tuition only, for the Visual Arts Summer Institute is as follows:

  • 100%: Before the start of class (excluding the $75 application fee and $300 deposit)
  • 80%: Prior to the last class meeting of the first week*
  • 0%: After the last class of the first week*
    * A week is Monday – Sunday