Financing your education
Cost of Education - Academic Year 2021-2022
Undergraduate, BFA, Certificate, &
Study Abroad at PCA Programs
Per Semester Tuition Fee for full-time in-person students
– 14,200 €
Includes all school fees and is applicable for the Fall & Spring semesters for all full-time programs. All students are eligible for financial assistance.
Per Semester Tuition Fee for full-time Foundation Online: Pathway to Paris students – 7,500 €
Students doing their Foundation year online are not eligible for financial assistance.
Global BFA in Film Art
Please visit www.emerson.edu for information on Tuition and Financial Assistance
Graduate MA & MFA Programs
Per Year Tuition Fee for international students – 28,400 €
International students are eligible for financial assistance.
Per Year Tuition Fee for EU/EEA/CH/UK Nationals – 14,200 €
EU/EEA/CH/UK Nationals please note that due to the automatic 50% deduction you receive on tuition, you are not eligible for PCA Financial Assistance. However, EU students may apply for an Erasmus+ Loan to cover your educational expenses. See below for more information.
For the academic year 2021-22, PCA will uphold the EU discount for all UK nationals.
Estimated Cost of Living per Semester
- Housing 3,800 €
- Personal / Meals 2,800 €
- Books / Art Supplies 300 – 700 €*
- Local transportation 175 €
* Varies by department
We can help you make your dreams come true.
Paris College of Art provides scholarships, loans, graduate teaching assistantships (for MFA candidates) and the College Assistance Program (CAP) to eligible students with financial need and academic merit to help defray a portion of the cost of tuition.
To help cover the rest of the tuition fee, we provide assistance to students in navigating how to obtain financial aid from other sources like Sallie Mae for US citizens, CSN for Swedish citizens, Erasmus + bank loans for Master’s Students from EU and partner countries, as well as other country’s governmental loan and scholarship programs.
Approximately 30% of PCA students receive financial assistance from the school and award packages typically cover approximately 30% of tuition. Applying for assistance is not difficult but does take time to fill out the forms correctly and to provide us with documentation of your financial situation. To receive the best possible package of financial assistance you should apply for PCA Financial Assistance as soon as you have submitted your application for admission.
Many of our most successful alumni have received financial assistance and today are making their dreams of becoming designers, artists, design managers, etc. come to life.

David Peck
The financial assistance I received from Paris College of Art allowed me to concentrate on my studies and benefit from everything the school and the city offers. I wouldn’t have made it to where I am today without the education and the professional contacts I gained by studying at PCA.

Lucymar Delgado
The scholarship I received from Paris College of Art enabled me to achieve my dream and launch my own jewelry collection. It would have not been possible without this aid, as the economic crisis meant my parents in Puerto Rico could not pay for my studies.
PCA Financial Assistance
PCA Awards are made on the basis of three criteria: the student’s financial need, merit, and assessed commitment to their program of study at PCA. All financial assistance awards are valid for one academic year.
Please note that, while the PCA Financial Assistance Committee will make every effort to help you and your family meet the costs of attending PCA, our maximum award packages only cover a portion of tuition and do not cover living expenses.
To retain their financial assistance package, students must remain in good academic standing (a semester GPA of at least 2.5 with a full-time load of at least 12 credits, including all degree requirements).
To renew their financial assistance package, students must also reapply in the spring semester and show continued need each year. Awards may be reduced or discontinued if a student fails to complete their College Assistance Program award or if their financial circumstances, academic performance or behavior are deemed to no longer warrant or merit tuition assistance.
Please note EU Graduate students are not eligible for Financial Assistance.
Questions about Financing your Education?
Types of Assistance
Scholarships
Eligibility: Undergraduate, Certificate, Study Abroad, and International (Non-EU) Graduate Students.
Scholarships are awarded to students who show financial need and academic and artistic merit. These scholarships defray a portion of tuition.
Institutional Loans
Eligibility: Undergraduate, Certificate, and International (Non-EU) Graduate Students.
Following are the conditions of the Paris College of Art Student Loan Program:
- The loan will be made during the period of your education at Paris College of Art and will not be due for payment until you have completed your Paris College of Art degree.
- There will be no interest levied on this loan.
- As an incentive for and acknowledgement of good PCA community citizenship and academic success, all or part of the amount due on the loan will be reduced when you graduate according to the schedule below, given the following conditions are met:
1) You faithfully adhere to the Paris College of Art Code of Conduct. Infringement of the Code of Conduct will result in immediate loss of the privilege of loan forgiveness.
2) You complete the obligations of your CAP award and comply with the CAP Code of Conduct. Infringement of the CAP Code of Conduct will result in immediate loss of the privilege of loan forgiveness.
3) You complete your degree at Paris College of Art. Students who leave PCA before graduating lose the privilege of loan forgiveness.
Loan Reduction level based on Cumulative GPA at Graduation from Paris College of Art
- 100% – 3.75 or better
- 75% – 3.5 to 3.74
- 50% – 3.0 to 3.49
- 25% – 2.5 to 2.99
- 0% – 2.49 and under
After you complete your degree at Paris College of Art, you will receive a schedule of payments due to be paid in full by the end of the third year following the receipt of your degree.
Other conditions apply.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Eligibility: Students in the MFA program who have the necessary qualifications regardless of nationality.
MFA students who have the necessary qualifications and a grade point average (GPA) above 3.3 may be awarded assistantships. Student teaching assistant or teaching positions at undergraduate level are available during the second year of the degree providing an opportunity to develop your teaching resume.
Interested students must contact their department chair for further information, and validate with Human Resources and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies before College Council that the course is offered the following year or a new course should be submitted for consideration.
Please note that students on a Student Visa are allowed to work 60% of the legal annual time for a full time job in France, which is a maximum of 964 hours per year. This duration starts from the validation of your VISA by OFII. Students being awarded assistantships sign a Short Term Contract (called “Contrat à Durée Déterminée d’Usage”) with the Human Resources Office. A copy of your VISA (front & back) is required.
College Assistance Program (CAP)
Eligibility: Undergraduate, Certificate, Study Abroad, and International (Non-EU) Graduate Students.
Students who are awarded the College Assistance Program are required to complete an assigned number of hours each semester, on campus, assisting an academic or administrative department. The hours that they complete reduce their following semester’s tuition due; if the student wishes, a portion of the award can be received as a monthly stipend. Participation in the College Assistance Program is mandatory as it has a direct affect on financial need assessment. Should a student fail to complete all of the assigned hours of their CAP, their total financial assistance package will be lowered upon annual renewal.
Apply for Financial Assistance
Once a student has applied for admissions to Paris College of Art she/he will have access to our financial assistance application. Students are encouraged to apply for admission and financial assistance by the Priority Deadlines: February 1, for fall entry, October 1, for spring entry. Applications received after that date will be considered but may not receive the same level of funding as those received by the Priority Deadline.
Other Sources of Aid
Canada
British Colombia – StudentAid BC
Students from British Columbia that have been accepted to Paris College of Art are eligible for funding through StudentAid BC to help with the cost of their post-secondary education through loans, grants, scholarships, and other programs. To receive student financial assistance, students must be enrolled full-time, be Canadian citizens and have a valid Canadian social insurance number that does not start with 0 or 8 (these social insurance numbers are not eligible for StudentAid BC). Students must also be residents of British Columbia and be able to demonstrate financial need. Students can apply directly on the StudentAidBC website.
Go to StudentAidBC
Europe
Erasmus+ loans for Master students only
Eligibility: Spain, France, UK and Turkey
Eligible students may apply for bank loans via the Erasmus+ loans for Master students program. Students can receive a loan up to 12,000 euros for 1 year Master’s degrees or up to 18,000 euros for 2 year Master’s degrees. These loans offer a low interest rate of maximum of 3,0% annually. Other favorable conditions apply: no collateral from parents, one-year grace period, one-year payment holiday upon request, all fields of study supported, early payment possible without penalty.
Learn more about the Erasmus + Master’s Degree Loan Program.
French Government loans
Eligibility: under 28 years old, French or other EU national and studying towards a degree. These government loans are administered by several French banks and do not require a guarantor. Students start paying them back at the end of their program. The maximum loan you can take out is 15,000 euros.
Learn more about French government loans.
USA
Sallie Mae Student Loans
Students who are accepted to PCA and who are US citizens can apply for the Sallie Mae Student Loans to help them pay tuition and/or living expenses. Students are able to apply for annual loans that equal our annual published cost of tuition and living expenses. However, in the interest of the future financial stability of our students, we strongly advise students and their families read carefully about the different repayment options before determining the amount they wish to request.
To find out more information about the Sallie Mae Student Loans, please consult their website or give them a call at 855-429-9759. Please note that our institution’s code is: 609183-00.
All Countries
CAF/French Housing Assistance
Students in France with financial need, regardless of nationality, are eligible to receive financial support from the French government to offset housing costs. This aid is administered by the Caisse d’Allocations Familliales (Family Allowances Fund), commonly referred to as the CAF. Students may apply for this aid after they have secured housing. The amount of support depends on the students need and the type of housing. Please note that an application for CAF does not guarantee that you will receive aid.
Other Research Resources
• InternationalStudent.com – Free scholarship database for international students
• European Funding Guide – Free scholarship database for European students
• For German students: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
• For Canadian students: Yconic – A free scholarship database
• For students from Hong Kong: Gov. HK
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