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Minneapolis College of Art and Design: Pre-College Summer Session
Overview
A 2.5-week residential summer program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors offering studio art instruction in animation, character design, illustration, painting, and foundation courses, with 3 college credits awarded upon completion.
At a glance
Deadline
Apr 15154 days
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,650
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admission; students of all artistic levels accepted; applications reviewed on rolling basis within 2 weeks of completion.
Application requirements
Online Application
Student and parent information with application questionnaire and short answer questions
High School Transcript
Official or unofficial transcript required
Portfolio
Required for scholarship applications; minimum 5 artworks for merit/need-based consideration
Letter of Recommendation
Optional
Tax Return
First two pages of 2024 or 2025 Form 1040 required for need-based scholarship consideration
Cost & sessions
Total $3,650 including $500 deposit, tuition, room, board, course supplies, excursions, and $50 MCAD application waiver. Additional $150 materials fee for Painting majors. Merit scholarships ($250–$500) and need-based scholarships (up to 90% of tuition) available; scholarship deadline March 1.
Financial aid
Merit-based scholarships of $250 or $500 (limited number); need-based scholarships covering up to 90% of tuition (limited number, competitive). Scholarship deadline March 1.
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