Educational Experiences : Fall & Spring Program

Program Information
How do I apply?
Housing
Program Costs
Financial Aid
Important Dates & Deadlines

REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 1, 2008
FALL 2009/SPRING 2010 APPLICATION

Program Information:
The NYC Studio provides a full semester of study during the fall and spring semesters for Kent State University students.

All participants are required to sign up for the weekly NY Study Tour; which includes visits to fashion, arts, and cultural-related sites; presents guest speakers from the industry; and provides students with a general orientation to the city.

Classroom experiences will vary each semester. In many cases, pre-requisites apply. Examples include:
            - 21st Century Designers
            - Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) for Fashion
            - Fashion Design I & II
            - Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising Internship
            - Fashion Entrepreneurship
            - Fashion Forecasting
            - Fashion Merchandise Planning and Buying
            - Fashion Marketing
            - Fashion Studio I & II
            - Product Development in the Fashion Industry
            - Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy

Most NYC Studio courses are 3 credit hours each.

Spring 2009 Course Offerings

How Do I Apply?
The NYC Studio Fall and Spring Program is only open to Kent State fashion design and fashion merchandising students. Students should consult their academic advisor to plan for this experience and ensure that it fits in with their academic program.

Application forms are available here.

Submit completed application to:
ealdredg@kent.edu

Or mail completed application to:
Emily Aldredge
Director, NYC Studio
Kent State University - NYC Studio
New York, NY 10018

Registration begins November 1, 2008 for Academic Year 2009-2010. Remember to apply as soon as possible, as spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Housing
Refer to the NYC Studio Housing page for information on housing accommodations.

Program Costs
Costs vary with each semester; however, total cost is determined by the following*:

• Tuition (determined by students in-state or out-of-state tuition status)
• Refer to KSU tuition and fees schedule
• Note: Students are required to register at full-time status, therefore students must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours to be eligible to participate in the program. All NYC Studio courses are three semester credits each.
  
• Program Fee: $1,000
  
• KSU-arranged housing fee*:
  • Fall 2008:           $5,200
  • Spring 2009:      $6,500
  • Fall 2009:           $6,565
  • Spring 2010:      $7,300

  *The housing fee only covers the room and utilities; meals are not included.

• Other Costs**:

Estimated school-related supplies, books, and class materials costs

Fashion Design:
Low: $200
High: $1,000
Average: $578

Fashion Merchandising:
Low: $10
High: $250
Average: $75

Estimate weekly food costs:
Low: $30
High: $210
Average: $84

Estimate weekly transportation costs:
Low: $6
High: $22
Average: $14
Note: All Fall and Spring semester students will receive a monthly unlimited Metrocard for the full semester.

Estimate weekly recreational costs:
Low: $0
High: $100
Average: $44

Estimate costs for shopping and purchasing gifts for others and yourself:
Low: $100
High: $2500
Average: $700


* Prepared 2/22/08. These costs supersede any previously announced costs.
** Based on student responses from spring 2007 evaluation

Refer to Important Dates & Deadlines below for billing information.

Financial Aid

Students eligible for financial aid that have completed the FAFSA application form may apply funds to the NYC Studio program. Contact Tara Jackson, Financial Aid Coordinator, at tjackson@kent.edu for further information.

FALL 2008 / SPRING 2009 Financial Aid Estimated Expense Figures

Estimated food/semester = $1800

Fashion Design supplies and materials/semester = $600

Fashion Merchandising supplies and materials/semester = $130

Transportation Costs/semester = $304

Note: Financial Aid will not adjust costs for recreation or shopping. Those expenses will already be incorporated into the regular financial aid budget under personal expenses.

 

Important Dates & Deadlines

Application Deadline
Fall 2008          CLOSED
Spring 2009     CLOSED
Fall 2009          Open until filled (Enrollment begins November 1, 2008)
Spring 2010     Open until filled (Enrollment begins November 1, 2008)

Program Deposit Deadline
Fall 2008          Full payment due May 1, 2008
Spring 2009     Full payment due May 1, 2008
Fall 2009          Full payment due May 1, 2009
Spring 2010     Full payment due May 1, 2009

Tuition and Housing Payment Deadline
Fall 2008          Billed to individual in July
Spring 2009     Refer to KSU Tuition and Fee Schedule
Fall 2009          Refer to KSU Tuition and Fee Schedule
Spring 2010     Refer to KSU Tuition and Fee Schedule