AnimSchool Income-Based Scholarships

At AnimSchool, we want to help people all over the world with animation education, regardless of economic status. For people with lower-incomes, we provide a special need-based scholarship program, "Global Access," with the lowest possible price to access the best 3D animation talent in the world. Global Access tuition is approximately 1/2 the usual cost. Paired with the EasyPay program, the monthly payments can be very low. Amounts are listed below.

Global Access is a scholarship program for AnimSchool program students with income-based financial need. The program is intended for those in lower-than-Western-middle-class levels of income (generally lower than $22k per year income). We accept a limited number of Global Access students, and only the most qualified will be admitted. Applicants are evaluated based on three criteria: Financial Need Based on Income, Drive to Succeed, and Ability to Sustain Payments. Students generally pay for the tuition using automated repeating credit card payments by term or monthly.

We accept only a few students into the Global Access Scholarship Program per term. We accept new Global Access students two terms of the year.

The Global Access program is available for complete program students only. It is not for classes taken individually ("Express").

Students who feel they may qualify should apply at the earliest opportunity since these slots will be filled quickly. The "Last Day to Register" date listed on the Academic Calendar is the final cutoff, but all slots may be already filled by that time. Students are chosen by the timing of their submission and their relative qualification.

Once admitted to Global Access, students must maintain a C or above Grade Point Average to remain in the program.

Students apply for this program by a pre-application process. Financial need is demonstrated by relevant income tax returns or international equivalent. We require applicants to supply detailed financial information and supporting documentation. To apply, request a form from admissions@animschool.com.

Global Access students pay only $5775 for their 21-month program. They may pay via these payment options:

Pay Per Term ($825 per term)

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

Pay Monthly ($275 per month)

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. Monthly payments will be withdrawn automatically on the first of the month or the first business day. Payments will be drawn for the 21 months automatically, unless paused or stopped.

EasyPay Program ($161 per month)

We at AnimSchool don't want students to miss this opportunity because they can't afford it. What could be more affordable than getting an advanced education from top 3D professionals for $161 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 $161 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 $161 per month. During the recess, however, students can continue to access the AnimSchool website and resources, and get help from the community and instructors in the forums. They can continue animation or character exercises and be more prepared 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 instead of waiting, 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 many ways and get help in preparation for the next class.

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 one term Easy-Pay recess by pre-paying the additional amounts due during the break.
When paid on the Easy Pay Program in 36 installments, an AnimSchool “Global Access” program costs $5796. To select the Easy-Pay payment method, 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.