AnimSchool tuition costs are among the lowest in high-end U.S. animation education.

More details are also in the AnimSchool Catalog, which you can download here.

The programs consists of 7 courses, each class lasting a term of 11 weeks. Prices are listed in U.S. dollars.

If students do not pass a class with a C grade or higher, they will be required to retake that class (possibly with a different teacher) at their expense. This will raise the cost of the overall program.

AnimSchool Costs

There is a one-time application fee of $125, which is non-refundable under some scenarios. An applicant who is denied enrollment into a program is entitled to a full refund of the application fee. See more details about refunds below.

Students must supply their own computer hardware and 3D animation software. The personal computer can cost a few hundred to over a thousand dollars.

The 3D animation software is available to purchase at an educational discount, approximately $349 for a perpetual license. Autodesk now offers free software for all AnimSchool program students! The educational package, Autodesk Education Suite for Entertainment Creation, includes Maya, Softimage, Mudbox, and other programs. Instructions for downloading will be issued to program students after admitted.

Fast "basic broadband" internet access is required. For best results, students need download speeds of 1200kbps or more and upload speeds of 200 kbps or more. This will allow all students and the teacher to web-conference together in class. At the least, students should have a video stream of the teacher and one student which requires download speeds of 280 kbps and upload speeds of 70 kbps. To find out the speeds you are experiencing on your computer and connection, go to a website such as www.speedtest.net and hit the Begin Test button.

A microphone and webcam are required. You need to use a microphone and webcam to talk to the teachers and students. Online classes work best with headphones as well, but they are not required. A webcam is also used to take a picture of drawn assignments, and record live planning for animated scenes.

Decide how you want to pay:

Each Term, Monthly, or EasyPay (EasyPay is low cost, but you take 3 one-term breaks during the program.) (In accordance with state law, students can't pay for entire program upfront.)

Pay Per Term ($1,800 per term) $1590 per term (Discount avaialble Winter and Spring Term!)

Students can choose to pay each term. This is not an automatic payment; they must submit payment separately each term.

Pay Monthly ($600 per month) $530 per month (Discount almost over!)

Students have the option of paying month to month, instead of per term. Students are required to set up an eligible repeating credit card payment to apply.

Students on the monthly payment option must maintain a valid credit or debit card on the account. A student's first monthly tuition payment is due at acceptance to AnimSchool, then their remaining Monthly payments will be withdrawn automatically on the first day of each month beginning the first month of classes. Payments will be drawn each month automatically, unless paused or stopped.

EasyPay Program ($350 per month) $310 per month (Discount almost over!)

We at AnimSchool do not want students to not be able to attend due to finances. What could be easier than getting an advanced education from top 3D professionals for $350 per month?

Students enrolling in a program may participate in the AnimSchool Easy-Pay Program. In this program, students take nine months longer to go through the AnimSchool program, but pay only $350 per month for 36 months, beginning three months before classes begin, and ending three months after the end of the last class. Three times during the program, the student takes a three month break, called a "recess," during which they continue to pay the $350 per month. During the recess, students continue to access the AnimSchool website and resources. They can attend General Reviews to get help (critiques), access class recordings, and attend drawing classes. They get help from the community and instructors in the forums and student/teacher facebook group. They continue animation or character exercises and prepare for the next term.

Students will need to apply for the Easy-Pay program well in advance to begin their three monthly payments before the term begins. See the academic calendar for the cutoff date. If the student wishes to begin immediately, they must pay the three pre-paid portions plus the first month to avoid having to wait for the following term. Note that completing an AnimSchool program this way takes 30 months, nine months longer than the usual 21 months. During that extra time, although students won't have class, they can continue to participate in the school in all those ways mentioned and get help in preparation for their next course.

Students are required to set up an eligible repeating payment credit card to apply, express intention to complete the program, and upon any withdrawal from AnimSchool, agree to continue payments until all attended classes have been paid for. AnimSchool will send the Certificate of Completion only after the complete tuition under the Easy-Pay program is paid.

Students may selectively avoid any term recess by pre-paying the additional amounts due during the break. If paid on the Easy Pay Program in 36 installments, an AnimSchool program costs the usual $12,600. (minus discounts) To apply for the Easy-Pay program, apply as a student three months before the term begins, select the Easy-Pay option and agree to the terms of service. Students who desire to withdraw and receive a refund, may receive according to the normal refund policy.

After registering for the school and paying the otherwise non-refundable $125 registration fee, students have three business days to change their mind and withdraw from the school. They are then eligible for a full refund of all fees and any tuition paid, including the otherwise non-refundable registration fee.

After the three day period, students may withdraw before they participate in AnimSchool classes (including General Reviews and drawing classes) until two weeks before classes begin, for a full refund, minus the non-refundable registration fee.

At any point in a term: Once enrolled in a term, students have until two weeks before classes begin to opt out of the term. After that point, because AnimSchool has already employed their instructors for the term, students are obligated to pay at least 2/3 of the agreed upon tuition, even if they cannot participate in the term.

While a term is underway, students wanting to switch out of a term and re-enter next term may do that, but will forfeit at minimum 2/3 of the tuition for that term (If it is beyond the 7th week of the term, there is no refund issued).

At any point during a term, students may withdraw from AnimSchool. Regardless of the payment method, students are obligated to pay for that term's tuition. If they have paid for the term already, they may be eligible for a maximum refund of 1/3 of the tuition for the term, minus a $75 withdrawal fee.(If it is beyond the 7th week of the term, there is no refund issued). (This assumes additional class sessions were not attended after the withdrawal request). Registration or other fees will not be refunded.Withdrawal can be initiated by emailing: admin@animschool.com with a clear written request for withdrawal. Any cancellation or withdrawal refund payments will be issued within 30 days.

Student who withdraw from a program after the initial three-day period may not reapply to AnimSchool.

Taking a Break While a Term is Underway

Students enrolling in a term need to stay with the class during that term, regardless of how their work schedule changes, or their job situation changes. When they enroll in a term, they should be sure that they can fully commit, and complete that term. Students should be sure to have the time and resources to fully participate for the 11 weeks.

While a term is underway, students wanting to switch out of a term and re-enter next term may do that, but will forfeit at minimum 2/3 of the tuition for that term (or more if they are beyond the 7th week). Once a student enrolls in a term, they are committing to that term. If you are unsure about your ability to participate, students have until the final application date per term, which is the Monday before classes begin. For Spring Term, that date is March 26th.

Late Payments

New students must pay before the term begins, in order to enroll. Enrolled students must keep their payments current to maintain status at the school and retain access to the AnimSchool student website and assets. To register in a particular class for the following term, existing students must pay the tuition for that upcoming term.

Existing students must pay for the upcoming term by the posted "Last Day to Register For Classes" on the Academic Calendar, approximately one week before a term begins. Students who fail to pay by that date will be subject to a $35 late fee and have their access restricted to the student AnimSchool website. Students should then call or email admin@animschool.com to bring their account current and resume student status. Existing students who fail to pay for the current term must contact the Student Administrator and arrange payment to avoid being placed on Academic Probation.

Students on the monthly payment option must maintain a valid credit or debit card on the account. Monthly payments will be withdrawn automatically on the first of the month. If a card is denied during the attempt at processing, the student will be notified by email and they will have seven days to provide a replacement card, or be assessed a $35 late fee. Following the seven days, monthly payment students must contact the Student Administrator and arrange payment to avoid being placed on Academic Probation.

Students on the Easy-Pay payment option must maintain a valid credit or debit card on the account. The monthly payments will be withdrawn automatically on the first of the month or the first business day. If a card is denied during the attempt at processing, whether during a term or during a scheduled Easy-Pay break , the student will be notified by email and they will have seven days to provide a replacement card, or be assessed a $35 late fee. Following the seven days, monthly payment students must contact the Student Administrator and arrange payment to avoid being placed on Academic Probation..

Students should buy the required textbooks, and should consider recommended textbooks. Recommended textbooks may be listed when you sign up for an individual class.

Internet Café Use

Don't have broadband at home? If you have slower internet speeds at home (or other location where you will carry out your assignments), you can still participate by uploading your assignments using a slow speed (for example, at home), but attending class lectures (and critique time hours) at an internet café or other such location with broadband speeds and a webcam. AnimSchool class lectures require no specific software (just an internet browser like Firefox), and can be accessed via Windows or Mac computers. So you can do your assignments and watch lectures using a slower connection, but attend class using a fast connection elsewhere.

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