Tuition

Tuition costs for Summer 2026

Architecture $1500
Fiction/Creative writing $750
Filmmaking $1000
Journalism/Nonfiction $750
Politics/Law/Government $1000

Tuition details

Tuition includes all supplies and field trips (transportation and any admission fees). Students are responsible for providing their own meals throughout the program. Parking and expenses related to transportation to and from campus are not included.

Scholarships are available in the form of full-tuition waivers, but only for Houston-area and Texas students demonstrating true financial need.

Payment information

Upon acceptance you’ll receive a decision letter via email. At that point you will be prompted to pay a $250 non-refundable deposit with a credit card using the link provided in the email. You will have two weeks from your date of acceptance to submit your deposit and secure your spot in the program. The remaining balance must be paid by 1 June and can be submitted using the same link.