Tuition and Enrollment

Total Cost: $4,635 (tuition + service fee)

Students will need a variety of art supplies and other materials. Each course has a separate supply list. These will be available on each course site in Canvas two weeks before the class start date. Depending on the course and instructor, you can expect to spend approximately $150-$250 per course (total estimated $300-$500).
                            
You’re welcome to use your own supplies to reduce costs. If you have an item that is very similar to an item on the list, check with your instructor in advance to verify if it will work as an alternative. Unless otherwise indicated on the supply list, have all supplies on hand on the first day of class.

Partial scholarships for Pre-College Online may be available to students who demonstrate significant financial need. RISD Pre-College programs do not qualify for federal or state financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Scholarship awards are limited and the amounts vary based on the quantity of qualified applications received.

When granted, award amounts usually offset a portion of the tuition only. Applicants who have attended RISD Continuing Education (RISD CE) courses or who have applied for scholarships in a previous semester must be in good standing with RISD CE.

To apply, submit a scholarship application by February 2, 2026. The application is available in the Student Portal under "My Applications" when registration opens. Late applications will not be processed.

If you need to transfer, drop or withdraw from a course, please reach out to us at precollege@risd.edu. Changes to your enrollment may be subject to our refund policy.

Refunds are based on tuition only (does not include fees), and are calculated according to the date that you initiate the course drop. Failure to complete a course does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal, nor does notification of drop or withdrawal to the instructor. There is a $200 fee for all drops.

Refund amounts are determined based on the date the refund is requested:

• On or before March 11 will receive 100%, minus $200
• March 12 through April 15 will receive 50%, minus $200
• April 16 through May 31 will receive 25%, minus $200
• June 1 or later will receive 0%

Processing refunds may take up to two weeks. Refunds of MasterCard or VISA charges are credited to the account that was charged. We do not retain credit card information; therefore, we may need to request your credit card information again in order to issue you a refund.

No tuition or other fees are refunded to students who are asked to leave the program for a violation of school policies or regulations.