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Featured Graduate: Juan Betancur
1994 Graduate - Hometown: Queens, NY
Juan has worked professionally since graduating from AMDA in 1994. He has performed in Germany, France, Austria, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Japan, Beruit, and Lebanon. He made his Broadway debut in 2001 in Jekyll and Hyde.
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In order to be considered for financial aid, AMDA requires that all
File the FAFSA at:
Please note: Filing the FAFSA does not obligate you to any loan or award. Need based aid is subject to change in the event inaccurate information has been provided.
Parents of federally dependent students, Click Here to apply for a Federal Parent Plus Loan.
Click Here to complete the Master Promissory Note for Federal Stafford Loans and Federal Parent Plus Loans.
Click Here to complete Entrance Counseling.
If you have been selected for the Verification Process, you may download, print, complete and mail the appropriate form below:
Dependent Verification Worksheet 2009 - 2010 (PDF)
Independent Verification Worksheet 2009 - 2010 (PDF)
Expense Resource Worksheet (PDF)
For information on alternative/private loans to help cover the cost of your education, please visit:
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Grants and Scholarships—awards that are academic or need based and do not need to be repaid
AMDA Regional and National Scholarships
Institutionally funded need and/or merit-based awards given to students based on the results of the audition, application and FAFSA
Criteria: Audition and application for first-year admission. Results of FAFSA
AMDA Institutional Assistance
Institutionally funded, need-based awards given to students based on the FAFSA
Criteria: Financial Need
Federal Pell Grant
Federally funded, need-based grant program
Criteria: Financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant
Federal and institution funded, school administered need-based grant program
Criteria: Available to Pell-eligible students
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
CalGrant
State Funded; California offers a grant to eligible students who are residents and attending the Los Angeles Campus. The state determines the criteria for eligibility and award amounts.
Criteria: California state residency; attend the Los Angeles campus. Must file the FAFSA prior to March 1 in order to be considered for the entitlement program
Federal Work Study
Federal and institution funded, school administered student employment program
Criteria: Financial need; Student interest; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must file FAFSA form.
Loan Programs—Educational loans that need to be paid back
Federal Family Educational Loan Program
Loans are guaranteed by the federal government and funded through a bank of the student’s choice. Must file a FAFSA form to participate in federal loan programs.
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan: Students may borrow up to $3,500 for first year, $4,500 for second year, and $5,500 for each of the third and fourth years. The federal government pays the interest on the loan while enrolled at least half time. Repayment begins six months after graduation, with a variable interest rate capped at 6.8%
Criteria: Financial need as determined by the FAFSA. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: Students may borrow up to $3,500 for first year, $4,500 for second year, and $5,500 for each of the third and fourth years. Repayment begins six months after graduation, with a variable interest rate capped at 6.8%. Interest accrues while the student is in school.
Criteria: Students not eligible for a Subsidized loan as determined by the FAFSA. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: In addition to the loan limits listed above, eligible student now may borrow an additional $2,000 each year through the unsubsidized loan program. Additionally, federally Independent students and students whose parents have been denied a PLUS loan may borrow an additional $4,000 for each of the first and second years and $5,000 for each of the third and fourth years. Variable interest rate capped at 6.8% and interest accrues while the student is enrolled in school.
Criteria: Must file FAFSA form
Click Here to complete the Master Promissory Note
Click Here to complete Entrance Counseling
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS): Parents may borrow up to the cost of education less other financial aid as determined by the AMDA financial aid office. Repayment begins sixty days after the second disbursement date with a variable rate capped at 8.5%
Criteria: Subject to credit approval. “Dependent” student status according to the federal guidelines. US citizen or permanent resident.
Click Here to Apply
Click Here to complete the Master Promissory Note
Alternative Loan Programs
Credit-based privately funded loans through the bank of the student’ choice. Students may borrow up to the cost of attendance less any financial aid as determined by the AMDA financial aid office.
Click Here for more information
Tuition and Housing
The following is the direct cost of education for one academic year. Housing costs are subject to change each year. These housing costs are for students living in AMDA’s Student Housing. Students who choose to secure housing on their own should expect housing costs to be higher than those listed here. Federal Financial Aid, Institutional Awards and Scholarships from independent sources will be applied directly to the tuition cost.
Summer 2009
Annual Tuition and Fees - $26,480
Annual Housing and Fees - $6,365
Total Tuition, Housing and Fees for Summer Semester Start - $32,845
Fall 2009
Annual Tuition and Fees - $27,150
Annual Housing and Fees - $6,700
Total Tuition, Housing and Fees for Fall Semester Start - $33,850
Spring 2010
Annual Tuition and Fees - $27,150
Annual Housing and Fees - $6,700
Total Tuition, Housing and Fees for Spring Semester Start - $33,850
Parking Expenses
AMDA is able to offer parking to our students at the Los Angeles campus on a limited basis. Students who chose to bring a car will need to purchase a parking tag for $350 for the summer semester and $550 per semester for fall and spring. Please note that the Hollywood campus is in a very urban area and there are many public transportation options including LA Metro bus and subway systems. For more information on public transportation in
Living Expenses
Living expenses are ESTIMATED to be $200 per week. This includes the cost of food, transportation, laundry, etc. Please remember that this is an estimated average cost, and individual student expenses may be more or less depending on personal needs and living habits. The student's living expenses are not paid to AMDA and are not reflected on the Payment Agreement. Please remember to plan for the additional costs of travel if you are moving to
Books & Supplies
Book requirements vary based on the semester and the program of study. For two year Conservatory students, the cost for books is generally less than $150. BFA students should expect to pay $300 for textbooks. During orientation, books needed for the upcoming year are available for purchase through the student store. Additional scripts/sheet music and costumes will be required throughout the year. Integrated and BFA Musical Theatre Program students will also need appropriate shoes and clothing for dance classes. Studio and BFA Acting Program students will also need a batting glove for their dominant hand and kneepads for stage combat classes, and will need appropriate shoes and clothing for the dance and movement class. Costs for these items vary and more detailed purchasing information will be available in the Orientation Handbook which will be mailed approximately one month before the semester begins. If you have questions before that time, please call the Admissions Office.
