SCAD Rising Star admission and tuition

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Applications for the 2026 SCAD Rising Star program are now open. After your application has been received your dedicated admission adviser will reach out to you with next steps in the admission process.

Apply to SCAD Rising Star

 

Important dates

Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 – Application available online
Friday, May 29, 2026 - Balance due
June 28–July 24, 2026 - Program dates

 

Admission requirements

  • Completed online application
  • US$100 nonrefundable application fee
  • Official first-term junior transcript
  • Personal or telephone interview
  • Proof of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English

Applicants must be current high school juniors.

  • Supplemental materials
    (if requested by adviser)

  • Letter of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose

2026 tuition and fees

Application fee US$100
Program fee US$250
Tuition US$4,680
Housing and meals US$1,590
Total (residential) US$6,620

Cancellation/refund policy

The application fee is nonrefundable. The Rising Star cancellation/refund policy follows the official policy and schedule for SCAD summer quarter, which can be found online.

 

Contact

SCAD Rising Star Atlanta
P.O. Box 77300
Atlanta, GA 30357
404.253.3475 or 877.722.3285
[email protected]

 

SCAD Rising Star Savannah
P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA 31402
912.525.5667 or 800.869.7223
[email protected]