Tuition
Tuition and Fees 2023-24 First Year Students
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition |
$50,500 |
|
Tuition Fees (Matriculation, Student Activity, Health Services, Technology) |
$5,640 |
|
Room and Board |
$17,350 |
|
TOTAL |
$73,490 |
|
Fine Arts Major Fee (Miami Basel Trip) |
$280 |
|
Health Insurance |
$2,305 |
Room and Board
Total actual costs per student may vary depending upon housing selections. Room and Board figures above are based on a standard double room in Goldstein or Greensboro Hall, a $400 refundable housing damage deposit, and the 19 meal plan.
Art Supplies and Books
It is estimated that a first year student will spend an average of $2,500 on required art supplies and books the first year. Contact the Ringling College Art Supply Store manager for information at 941-359-7565 or store@ringling.edu.
First Year Photography and Imaging Majors
Students will need to bring their own camera equipment. Specific recommendations will be available on in Summer 2023.
Health Insurance
Required unless covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan, $2,305 fee is for single coverage.
Schedule of Fees
| Tuition | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Full-time enrollment |
$25,250 |
$25,250 |
|
Part-time enrollment (less than 12 hours) |
$2,350 per credit hour |
$2,350 per credit hour |
|
Extra credit charge 1 |
|
$1,500 per credit hour |
|
Audit (lecture classes only) |
$860 per course |
$860 per course |
| Fees 2 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Student Activity fee |
$460 |
$460 |
|
Health Services fee |
$335 |
$335 |
|
Matriculation fee (new students) |
$660 |
|
|
Graduation fee (seniors) |
|
$610 |
|
Fine Arts fee |
$280 |
|
|
Health Insurance 3 |
$2,305 |
|
|
Returned funds/check charge |
$25 per transaction/check |
|
|
Late payment |
Greater of: 10% of balance due or $100 |
|
| Technology Fees 4 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
First Year |
$1,365 |
$1,365 |
|
Business of Art & Design (year 2, 3, 4) |
$780 |
$780 |
|
Computer Animation (year 2, 3, 4) |
$2,290 |
$2,290 |
|
Creative Writing (year 2, 3, 4) |
$780 |
$780 |
|
Entertainment Design (year 2, 3, 4) |
$1,495 |
$1,495 |
|
Film (year 2, 3, 4) |
$2,340 |
$2,340 |
|
Fine Arts (year 2, 3, 4) |
$855 |
$855 |
|
Game Art (year 2, 3, 4) |
$2,285 |
$2,285 |
|
Graphic Design (year 2, 3, 4) |
$1,675 |
$1,675 |
|
Illustration (year 2, 3, 4) |
$1,320 |
$1,320 |
|
Motion Design (year 2, 3, 4) |
$2,290 |
$2,290 |
|
Photography & Imaging (year 2, 3, 4) |
$1,220 |
$1,220 |
|
Virtual Reality (year 2, 3, 4) |
$1,840 |
$1,840 |
|
Visual Studies (year 2, 3, 4) |
$850 |
$850 |
|
Undecided (year 2, 3, 4) |
$1,165 |
$1,165 |
| Board 5,6 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Contract required for academic year |
|
|
|
Board (19 meal plan) |
$3,705 |
$3,705 |
|
Board (15 meal plan) |
$2,980 |
$2,980 |
|
Board (7 meal plan) |
$1,390 |
$1,390 |
| Deposits 7 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Housing Damage Deposit |
$400 |
|
| Goldstein Hall Housing 2,5,6,7 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Double |
$4,970 |
$4,970 |
|
Double as a triple |
$4,330 |
$4,330 |
|
Triple |
$4,650 |
$4,650 |
|
Board required (19 meal plan) |
$3,705 |
$3,705 |
| Greensboro Hall Housing 2,5,6,7 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Single |
$5,220 |
$5,220 |
|
Double |
$4,970 |
$4,970 |
|
Board required (19 meal plan) |
$3,705 |
$3,705 |
| Keating Hall Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Single |
$4,970 |
$4,970 |
|
Double |
$4,650 |
$4,650 |
|
Board required (choose 19 or 15 meal plan) |
|
|
| Ulla Searing Student Center Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Double |
$4,970 |
$4,970 |
|
Double as Triple |
$4,330 |
$4,330 |
|
Board required (choose 19 or 15 meal plan) |
|
|
| Cove Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Cove Single |
$5,105 |
$5,105 |
|
Cove Double/Triple/Quad |
$4,780 |
$4,780 |
|
Board required (choose 19 or 15 meal plan) |
|
|
| Bayou Village Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Single |
$5,325 |
$5,325 |
| Bridge Village Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Single |
$5,325 |
$5,325 |
| Palmer Quadrangle & Other Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Single |
$4,650 |
$4,650 |
|
Double |
$3,960 |
$3,960 |
Footnote Definitions
Items listed above with superscript numerals are defined below:
- Credits that exceed the 33 academic year credit limit
- Non-refundable after registration
- Health Services Fee: The Student Health Services Fee is a mandatory fee that all enrolled students pay which allows them access to a number of physical and mental health services that are available both in-person and remotely
- Student Activity Fee: The Student Activity Fee is a mandatory fee that all enrolled students pay which allows them access to various inperson and online activities throughout the semester. Students who have chosen to study remotely still have the option to participate in online student activities. In addition, this fee helps cover the cost of Career Services resources that are available to all students throughout their entire career
- Technology Fee: The Technology Fee is used to provide students with the necessary system access required to gain entry (both internally and while off campus) into various Ringling College software systems. It also pays for resources like the Helpdesk and the Information Technology Support team. This fee also contributes to the cost of hosting system access 24/7 on numerous servers so students can gain entrance into critical systems at any time
- Single coverage required unless covered by comprehensive health insurance plan. Additional coverages for children and spouses are available upon request and additional costs.
- Based on declared major for year 2, 3, 4
- Contract required for academic year
- Full Board Plan (19 meal plan) required for residents assigned to Goldstein Hall and Greensboro Hall Board Plan required for residents assigned to Cove Housing, Ulla Searing Student Center Housing and Keating choose from 19 or 15 meal plan. Bayou Village, Bridge Housing, Palmer Quadrangle & Other Housing may choose from 19, 15 or 7 meal plan. Keating Hall choose from 19 or 15 meal plan.
- One-time-per-year deposit returned less damage-and-loss charges. The credit will be applied to the student’s account and rolled over to the next semester. Graduating seniors and students not returning for the subsequent semester will receive a check mailed to their permanent address or eRefund (if applicable).
- Available to returning students
Summer housing availability to be announced on or before April 1 and due May 1. Summer daily rate = $34.50 and fees are subject to change at any time.
Fee Payment Schedule:
Fee payments are due on or before:
Fall Semester
Beginning students: July 7, 2023
Returning students: July 21, 2023
Spring Semester: December 8, 2023
Payment may be made on-line through our secure web portal which is accessible through the student’s Self-Service account. Ringling College of Art and Design will defer the payment of the balance due for the semester by the following:
- Financial Aid: Anticipated aid will be deferred for those students with a Financial Aid Notification Letter. If the anticipated financial aid is reduced or cancelled the student is responsible for the balance due. The Office of Financial Aid may be contacted at finaid@ringling.edu.
- Full Service Payment Plan, administered by Transact/Cashnet: The Full Service Payment Plan provides you the ability to finance the balance due for the semester, interest free and beginning July 1, 2023. Only tuition, fees, room and required board charges may be included in the Full Service Payment Plan contract. For more information, visit Transact FSPP- Ringling.
Refund Policy
Students who are admitted and register for classes at Ringling College of Art and Design are financially responsible for fees and charges associated with those classes. Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the first eight weeks of a semester will receive tuition, technology fee, and board refund in accordance with the following schedule:
| Withdrawal before the end of: | Tuition/Technology Fee | Housing | Board |
|---|---|---|---|
|
10th day of semester |
90% |
None |
50% |
|
26th day of semester |
50% |
None |
None |
|
57th day of semester |
25% |
None |
None |
|
58th day of semester, and thereafter |
None |
None |
None |
In accordance with Florida law, a full refund of tuition and registration fees paid by the student is available prior to the commencement of instruction, if the student submits a written request to the institution within three working days of the payment. All refunds will be paid within 30 days of the student’s official withdrawal date.
Title IV Federal Financial Aid
Students who receive funds from the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Stafford Loan or Federal PLUS Loan and withdrew from the College are subject to the Return of Title IV Funds regulations.
Students with funds from any of these programs “earn” their financial aid dollars while enrolled. If a student withdraws prior to completing 60% of a semester, a prorated portion of the federal financial aid dollars must be considered “unearned” and returned to the federal programs. Unearned financial aid dollars which have to be returned to the federal aid programs could cause students to owe the College a significant amount upon withdrawal.
In addition to the amount of federal aid the Ringling College of Art and Design must return, students who received financial costs, including off campus living expenses, may be required to repay a portion of those funds to to the federal aid programs will result in loss of eligibility for federal financial assistance.
Past Due Indebtedness
Students are expected to keep their accounts current. Any student with past due the federal programs. Failure to return aid due back indebtedness is not allowed to participate in pre lottery, registration, enroll for any subsequent semester, obtain an official transcript or a diploma. The College reserves registration, room the right to cancel the enrollment of a student with past inde btedness; the cancellation of enrollment, however, does not relieve the student of the incurred debt. In the event an account becomes delinquent, the College reserves the right to assign the account to the credit bureau and/or which time the student may be responsible for all associated collection a collection agency fees, costs, and expenses incurred in such collection efforts.
Contact
Office of Financial Aid
Ulla Searing Student Center
941-359-7534
Fax: 941-359-6107
finaid@ringling.edu
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Payment
Making Payments
Payments are due on or before:
- Fall Semester 2023
Incoming students: July 7, 2023
Returning students: July 21, 2023 - Spring Semester 2024
All Students: December 8, 2023
How to Pay
Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) and electronic check (ACH) payments may be made using our online secure payment portal. Access to this portal is available through the student’s Self Service account. The student may grant access to other individuals by providing them with their own login and password.
Payment may be made by checks payable to Ringling College and mailed to:
Ringling College
Attn: Bursar/Student Accounts
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
How to Defer
Ringling College will defer the payment of the balance due for the semester by the following methods:
Anticipated aid will be deferred for students with an official award notification. If the anticipated financial aid is reduced or canceled, the student is responsible for the balance due.
Full Service Payment Plan (FSSP) provides the ability to finance the balance due for the semester over the academic year, interest free. Only tuition, fees, room, and required board charges are included in the Full Service Payment Plan contract. Visit Cashnet to enroll.
Notification of Financial Aid Package
The Office of Financial Aid uses electronic means to communicate with you. It is your responsibility to keep your Ringling email address current and to read messages that are sent to your email. It also is important that you keep your mailing address and phone number current with Ringling College’s Records and Registration Office as we communicate through traditional means as well.
Only those students who have filed a FAFSA will receive a Financial Aid Notification Letter. For new students who have been accepted, notification letters will be mailed approximately two weeks after acceptance starting in early December. Returning students’ award notifications will be emailed starting in April each year.
The College will assume that you wish to accept all awards unless you notify us to let us know which financial aid programs you do not wish to accept. If you do not wish to accept all aid programs, please notify us in writing, preferably by email and list the program(s) in which you do not wish to participate.
We can cancel your request for a federal student loan at any time up to and including receipt of the funds at the College.
If your financial aid (grants, scholarships, and federal loans) doesn’t cover the entire bill, there are three main options:
- You can enroll in the Monthly Tuition Payment Plan administered by the Bursar’s Office and make interest-free, monthly payments
- You can borrow a private student loan from a commercial lender. See the lender listings on the Private Student Loan page
- One of your parents can borrow a federal parent PLUS loan to cover your balance. See the PLUS Loan page for more information regarding this popular program.
95% of Ringling students receive aid from the College. We invite you to use our net price calculator to estimate your potential costs and awards. Use the if you are a prospective, full-time student to estimate your tuition and fees; grants and scholarships; and federal grants and loans.
View your Financial Aid Awards
Ringling College uses NetPartner as your personalized Financial Aid Portal. Here you will have access to view your financial aid award, accept your award, and view any documentation you are required to submit to the Office of Financial Aid. This will provide you with 24-hour availability to retrieve your financial aid information.
View your Financial Aid Awards
Here’s how this works:
- You will enter your Ringling College ID number and password to log in to NetPartner. Once you are logged in, there will be several tabs to choose from:
- Names and amounts of your awards
- Your payment options
- Documents required
- Messages about your aid
- Student loan information
- History of your Ringling aid (does not include current year information)
- Your disbursement information
Each tab will provide you with the pertinent financial aid information. If you have any questions or concerns, contact our office for assistance. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Please note that you must have a financial aid record already established at Ringling College in order to use this site. If you have not begun the financial aid application process, you can get started by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once we receive your information from this application, we’ll notify you so that you can start using this site.
Disbursement
All gift aid (aid that doesn’t have to be repaid) is applied to your bill first, meaning programs such as state grants, federal grants, and scholarships. Loan funds are then applied as follows: (1) Federal Direct student loans, (2) Parent PLUS (if eligible), (3) private student loans.
For the Federal Direct student loans, funds are sent from the government to the Ringling College Business Office by electronic funds transfer. Further, most private student loans are sent from commercial lenders to Ringling College. If there is a credit balance after all of your aid has been applied to your account, you or your parents (in case of a PLUS loan) will be issued a refund.
All financial aid (excluding Federal Work Study) is applied to your account after the drop and add period has ended each semester. The business office processes the accounts and any funding in excess of your fees will be given to you or your parents (in case of a PLUS loan) in a refund. Refunds are issued within 14 days from receipt and posting of the funds. The Bursar’s Office will notify you to come to their office on the second floor of the student center to endorse the check so they can finalize processing. It is important for you to respond promptly to their request as it will delay the processing of your refund, if you will receive one. Even if you will not receive a refund, it is imperative that you endorse your check as soon as possible as it could delay your ability to register for subsequent terms.