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FAA Summer Intensive
Overview
A one-week immersive summer program for high school students offering Visual Arts (Comic Illustration, Fashion, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, Photography) and Performing Arts (Acting, Dance, Theatre Tech & Design, Voice Performance) tracks taught by FAA faculty and graduate students.
At a glance
Deadline
Apr 30171 days
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Champaign, IL
Cost
$500–$1,499from $500
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Space is limited; rolling admissions beginning April 2026
Application requirements
Application Fee
$50 nonrefundable application fee required
International Student Documentation
TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS scores or letter from school counselor/English teacher
Cost & sessions
Commuter program: $500 (includes instruction, lunch and dinner). Residential program: $900 (includes instruction, housing, meals). Application fee: $50 (nonrefundable). Course supplies: $20–$60 per track. Recommended spending money ~$50. Payment plans available.
Financial aid
Payment plans available; contact Brenda Williams-Cannon at wllmscn2@illinois.edu. Scholarships available through separate Discover FAA High School Competition.
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