Admitted Students

Congrats on your admission to San Francisco Art Institute!

SFAI each year attracts students ready to explore, challenge and develop careers in the visual fine arts. You have been chosen from a highly competitive applicant pool to contribute to the diverse community of artists here at SFAI.
 
Now that you have been admitted, the following information will guide you on how to accept your admission, apply for housing and other next steps to your first day of classes on campus.

Undergraduates

  • Tuition Deposit
    To confirm your intent to enroll, please pay the $350 non-refundable tuition deposit online HERE, or over the phone by calling Admissions at 415.749.4500.


    Admissions Hours
    Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PT
    415.749.4500 OR 800.345.SFAI
     

  • Apply for SFAI Student Housing by completing the Housing Application.
     
  • Financial Aid | Next Steps
     
  • Writing Placement Exam
     
  • Enroll or waive SFAI Student Health Insurance
     
  • Review the Undergraduate Road Map, a guide to SFAI’s resources.
     
  • Get social on Facebook Group!
    Join Undergraduate Admitted Students group.
     
  • Attend New Student Orientation (required for all incoming students)
     
  • International Students only: Return your completed Certification of Financial Support Form and other required documents for the F-1 student visa. Learn more about the SFAI international student experience here

Graduates

  • Tuition Deposit
    To confirm your intent to enroll, please pay the $350 non-refundable tuition deposit online HERE, or over the phone by calling Admissions at 415.749.4500.


    Admissions Hours
    Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PT
    415.749.4500 OR 800.345.SFAI
     

  • Live On or Off Campus
    Determine your San Francisco housing in SFAI Residence Halls or Off-Campus Options
     
  • Financial Aid | Next Steps
     
  • Enroll or waive SFAI Student Health Insurance
     
  • Review the Graduate Road Map, a guide to SFAI’s resources.
     
  • Familiarize yourself with the Course Schedule
     
  • Get social on Facebook Group!
    Join the Graduate Admitted Students group.
     
  • Attend New Student Orientation (required for all incoming students)
     
  • International Students only: Return your completed Certification of Financial Support Form and other required documents for the F-1 student visa. Learn more about the SFAI international student experience here

Fall 2019 Academic Calendar: Important Dates for Enrollment

August 1 Fall Tuition Due
August 19 International Student Residence Hall Move-In
August 20 New Student Residence Hall Move-in
August 21–23 New Student Orientation
(International students must also attend)
August 26 Fall Semester Classes Begin
September 6 Add/Drop Deadline
September 19 Enroll/Waive Health Insurance deadline

Important Contacts

Admissions
(415) 749.4500
admissions@sfai.edu

Financial Aid
(415) 749.4520
financialaid@sfai.edu

Housing + Residential Life
(415) 351.3556
housing@sfai.edu

Undergraduate
Financial Aid | Next Steps

  • Review Your Financial Aid Award
    Accept and return your Estimated Financial Aid Award Letter using the following method:

    (1)  Scan your signed letter and email to financialaid@sfai.edu, or fax to 415.351.3503.

    Submit the FERPA Release Form if you would like to allow SFAI to discuss your tuition + costs with someone other than you.
     
  • Complete Entrance Counseling + Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note
    Completion of the Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note are required for a student to borrow federal loans, per the Department of Education.

    If you accept the Subsidized/Unsubsidized Direct Loan offered to you on your Award Letter, you will need to complete the Entrance Counseling and the Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note.

    To complete Entrance Counseling + Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory:
    Log onto StudentLoans.gov. You will need to log on with your FSA ID. To retrieve your FSA ID, visit Federal Student Aid. Please remember to add SFAI as the school to notify.
     
  • Parent PLUS Loan
    Please contact the Financial Aid Office to find out when your parent should submit the PLUS Loan Application. The PLUS Loan credit-check will remain valid for 180 days.

    If you accept the Parent PLUS Loan offered to you on your Award Letter, your parent will need to submit a Parent PLUS Loan Application to check if he/she is approved for the credit-based loan.

    To complete Parent PLUS Loan Application:
    Have your parent log onto StudentLoans.gov and select “Request a Direct PLUS Loan” as a “Parent.” Your parent will need to log onto StudentLoans.gov with his/her FSA ID. Your parent will need to be approved for the federal, credit-based loan in order to be able to borrow the Parent PLUS Loan.
     
  • Remaining Documents
    The Financial Aid Office will contact you if additional documents are necessary.
     

Graduate
Financial Aid | Next Steps

  • Review Your Financial Aid Award
    Accept and return your Estimated Financial Aid Award Letter using the following method:

    (1) Scan your signed letter and email to financialaid@sfai.edu, or fax to 415.351.3503.

    Submit the FERPA Release Form if you would like to allow SFAI to discuss your tuition + costs with someone other than you.
     
  • Complete Entrance Counseling + Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note
    Completion of the Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note are required for a student to borrow federal loans, per the Department of Education. 

    If you accept the Subsidized/Unsubsidized Direct Loan offered to you on your Award Letter, you will need to complete the Entrance Counseling and the Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory Note.

    To complete Entrance Counseling + Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory:
    Log onto StudentLoans.gov. You will need to log on with your FSA ID. To retrieve your FSA ID, visit Federal Student Aid. Please remember to add SFAI as the school to notify.
     
  • Graduate PLUS Loan
    Please contact the Financial Aid Office to find out when you should submit the PLUS Loan Application. The PLUS Loan credit-check will remain valid for 180 days.

    If you accept the Graduate PLUS Loan offered to you on your Award Letter, you will need to submit a Graduate PLUS Loan Application to see if you are approved for the credit-based loan.

    To complete Graduate PLUS Loan Application:
    Log onto StudentLoans.gov and select “Request a Direct PLUS Loan” as a “Graduate Student.” You will need to be approved for the federal, credit-based loan in order to be able to borrow the Graduate PLUS Loan.
     
  • Remaining Documents
    The Financial Aid Office will contact you if additional documents are necessary.
     

Writing Placement Exam

If you are an incoming first-year student or transfer student who does not have college-level English credit, make sure to take the Writing Placement Exam. Most SFAI students take an English composition course during their first semester; this online exam will tell us which English course is right for you. It's a great opportunity to introduce SFAI faculty to your writing voice and how you think about art-making.

Students required to take the Writing Placement Exam will receive an email shortly after registering for classes. If you have questions about this requirement, please email Ashley Clarke at aaclarke@sfai.edu.

The exam is available to take online, at any time. To read more information, or to take your Writing Placement Exam, click HERE.