College credit
School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Early College Program Summer Institute
Overview
An intensive residential summer art program for high school students (ages 15–18) offering college-level coursework, studio instruction, and access to the Art Institute of Chicago's world-class collection. Students earn one college credit per week and develop professional artist portfolios under faculty mentorship.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1354 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1–4 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Chicago, IL
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,908
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Open enrollment for admission; merit scholarships (portfolio-based, up to $1,200 each) and course spaces filled first-come, first-served
Application requirements
Age
15–18 at time of program
Academic
Must have completed sophomore year of high school by time of program
Portfolio (merit aid only)
6–10 pieces of artwork in any medium for merit scholarship consideration
Cost & sessions
1-week session: $1,908 tuition + $655 housing/meals; 2-week session: $3,816 tuition + $1,310 housing/meals; 4-week session: $7,632 tuition + $2,620 housing/meals. Meal plan $105/week. $100 non-refundable deposit required if applying for financial aid/merit scholarships.
Financial aid
Merit scholarships up to $1,200 (all students, portfolio-based, first-come first-served); need-based financial aid available to US residents only with household income under $60,000 (covers tuition percentage only, not housing/meals). Employee tuition remission available for SAIC/ARTIC staff children.
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