Tuition & Fees

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The Conservatory's tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $38,900 ($19,450 per semester). Tuition for the 2014-2015 year will be set by the Board of Trustees in spring 2014. The following is a breakdown of charges for different types of matriculation on a yearly and per semester basis:


2013-2014 Tuition: 
Full-time student (undergraduate and graduate)
$38,900 annually / $19,450 per semester

Part-time student, per academic credit (undergraduate and graduate)
$3,432 annually / $1,716 per semester

Private instruction for part-time student (one hour lesson per week)
$15,560 annually / $7,780 per semester

Minor instrument instruction (available to full-time students only)
  • One hour lesson per week: $8,700 annually / $4,350 per semester
  • One half-hour lesson per week: $4,350 annually / $2,175 per semester
Overloads
Full-time students who wish to register for credits in excess of 18.5 in the fall or spring (not counting ensembles) must pay a per-credit fee of $1,716.


2013-2014 Fees and Deposits, per Semester: 
Application Fee (non-refundable): $100

Enrollment Reservation Deposit (refundable only if student has registered): $500

Comprehensive Fee (per semester): $260

Health Services Fee (per semester): $80

Muni Transportation Fee (annually) : $243

Library/Security Deposit (new students only): $50

Tuition Payment Plan Fee: (per semester): $50 

Late Registration Fee
First week: $75
Each subsequent week: $50

Late Payment Fee: $75

Late Tuition Payment Plan Fee: $25

Non-Sufficient Funds Fee: $25

Special Examination Fee (for all or part of placement examinations,course examinations or ensemble auditions outside of the orientation schedule): $30

Transcripts (one issued without charge; fee charged for all subsequent transcripts): $10


Payment of Tuition and Fees 

The $100 application fee must accompany the Application for Admission (www.unifiedapps.org). The $500 enrollment reservation is required of all new and returning students and is credited to the tuition payment due for the fall semester. The enrollment reservation is non-refundable if the student fails to register, and is due from new graduate and postgraduate students by April 15, from new undergraduate students by May 1 and from returning students by June 15. The balance of fall tuition and fees must be paid at the time of fall registration, and the spring tuition and fees must be paid at the time of spring registration.

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Health Insurance 
All full-time students (12 credits and more) are required to have medical insurance. All domestic, full-time students who are not covered under a comparable U.S.-issued health insurance policy must purchase health insurance offered through the Conservatory before being allowed to register. All international, full-time students must purchase health insurance offered through the Conservatory before being allowed to register. Students enrolled for less than 12 credits (part-time status) are not eligible to buy insurance through the Conservatory. Students who take a leave of absence may also be ineligible to continue their health insurance policy through the Conservatory. Students enrolled in Optional Practical Training (OPT) are eligible, but not required, to enroll.  More information can be found on the Student Health Insurance Plan page.

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Cost of Attendance 

Students should come to the Conservatory fully prepared to meet their tuition, fees and living expenses. Prospective students should be realistic about providing for their schooling and living expenses while attending the Conservatory. Part-time jobs may be available through the school or in the community, but it is unrealistic to think that a student can fully cover tuition and living expenses through such employment.

Although living expenses will vary considerably, the following figures should help students plan a budget for the academic year:

    Tuition and Fees: $39,580
    Books and Supplies: $650
    Personal Expenses (clothing, laundry, entertainment, incidentals, etc.): $2,000
    Muni Class Pass: $243
    Health Insurance: $2,100
    Food and Housing: $11,500 The Conservatory has no on-campus housing or dormitory facilities. Please see Housing for a complete list of resources.
    Total: $56,073
     

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Perkins Financial Counselor 
If you have been awarded a Perkins Loan and have been asked to do your Entrance or Exit counseling, go to the infiNET Solutions and ACS Financial Counselor page hosted by Campusoncall.
 
NOTE:  Make sure you select the correct type of interview:
 - Entrance Interview if you are new to the Conservatory and have not yet received your Perkins Loans, or
 - Exit Interview if you have completed your undergraduate education and are about the graduate from the Conservatory.
 
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Perkins Promissory Note eSign 

 If you have been awarded a Perkins Loan and need to sign your Master Promissory Note, go to the CPS E-Signature page hosted by ACS.  You will need your FAFSA PIN to complete the process, so be sure to have it nearby.

NOTE:  You will need to disable your pop-up blocker to access the site.

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Contact the Business Office 

50 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-6011

Rebecca Sorell Institutional Research and Finance Analyst
rsorell@sfcm.edu
415.503.6287

 

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