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Tuition and Fees

Cost for one year at New World School of the Arts: 2024-2025

Lower Division (Freshmen and Sophomores)

  • Florida Resident $118.22 per credit
  • Non-Florida Resident $402.51 per credit

Upper Division (Juniors and Seniors)

  • Florida Resident $186.08
  • Non-Florida Resident $928.05

Estimated Cost per Year (12 months)

Lower Division (Ave. 36 credits/year)

  • Florida Residents $4,255.92
  • Non-Florida Resident $14,490.36

Upper Division (Ave. 30 credits/year)

  • Florida Residents $5,582.40
  • Non-Florida Resident $27,841.50

Estimated Expenses: Lower Division and Upper Division

  • Books/Supplies/ Course Fees: $1,000.00
  • Public Transportation: $56.00/month
  • Shared Housing: $600.00/month
  • Food: $300.00/month
  • Utilities: $100.00/month

Estimated Cost of Attendance Calculator

Refunds

Refunds are made only if proper procedures for withdrawing are completed by the student. Actual refund dates for regular term courses are published in the Academic Calendar.

Financial Aid

NWSA is a Florida public college. Students are highly encouraged, and required in some cases, to submit the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every academic year. FAFSA funds entail:

  • Grants: Free money you receive to pay for your college education and college related expenses.
  • Scholarships Scholarships should be free and generally do not have to be repaid. They are funds awarded to students based on academic merit or other achievements.
  • Student Loan: Money that you borrow to pay for your college education and college related expenses. These low-interest loans must be paid back to the lender after completion of your studies.
  • Work Study: Part-time jobs on and off-campus that are available to students who qualify for Financial Aid. These jobs pay minimum wage, and international students may qualify (at MDC only).

Scholarships

NWSA scholarships: Awarded annually based on merit. Free money that you receive from a donor who has specified the criteria for the award. NWSA awards scholarships based on merit. Scholarships are used to pay tuition and/or fees. U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens must submit the FAFSA for consideration.

Miami Dade College: Additional scholarship opportunities exist for students who are considered first-time-in-college (FTIC) and for continuing students. U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens must submit the FAFSA for consideration. More information is available via the MDC Scholarships page.

University of Florida: Upper-division NWSA students may seek scholarship opportunities at University of Florida. We recommend that students seek and apply for scholarships as soon as the NWSA Academic Advisor tells the student to apply to UF.

Payment Plans

Miami Dade College offers a payment plan through Nelnet. Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There's no interest, payment options are flexible, and setup fees are affordable. Visit MDC’s Nelnet Payment Plan page for more information.

Beginning Fall 2024, University of Florida offers current term payment plans, which will offer 4-equal payment plans for eligible students and charges. More information is available on UF’s Payment Options page.