For the 2011-2012 academic year, tuition is $27,375 and the participation fee is $4,075. Tuition and fees are set annually by the trustees of the school and will not be raised during the academic year.

Tuition and fees cover costs incurred for operation of the school including adjunct faculty, visiting lecturers, use of school computer stations, some computer software, printing and drafting supplies, graphic reproduction costs, printed materials, some reading materials, transportation costs for field trips, and lodging for the fall orientation trip. Conway does not offer dormitory housing or meal plans.

The participation fee covers the multi-day orientation field trip, information technology, and field trips.

Each participant agrees to pay tuition and fees according to the following payment schedule:

• Application fee: $50 application fee upon submission of application
• Deposit: $750 non-refundable deposit upon signing acceptance agreement (the deposit is applied toward tuition)
• First payment: $13,313 tuition plus $2,660 participation fee, total $15,973 due on or before September 1, 2011
• Second payment: $13,312 tuition plus $1,415 participation fee, total $14,727 due on or before February 1, 2012

Equipment and supplies lists are given to students after they have been accepted into the program. The school has two computers available for shared student use in the studio; however, each student is required to have their own laptop computer and basic computer skills.

Living expenses vary from student to student and are derived from student surveys completed at the end of each academic year. In addition to housing and food expenses, students need to budget for other personal living expenses including transportation, health insurance (coverage is required in Massachusetts), books, telephone, drafting equipment, digital camera, and other supplies. Expenses beyond tuition for the 10 month program average $25,000 (ranging from $15,000 to $30,000).

Housing: Conway does not have dormitories. Most students rent rooms, apartments or houses in Conway or adjacent towns for the year. The school maintains a list of available rentals, many of which have housed Conway students for years. Students make their own arrangements, usually during the summer before school starts. Contact the school for more information.

Transportation: Students need the use of a car during their year since public transportation is not available in the hilltowns. Within a half-hour drive of Conway, you can find natural food stores, bookstores, pharmacies, hospitals and clinics, supplies and services, recreational facilities, theaters, and excellent restaurants.

Health Insurance: Massachusetts law requires all students to participate in a school-sponsored health insurance plan or an alternate plan with comparable coverage. Students must purchase the school sponsored health plan or show proof of comparable coverage in an alternate health plan in order to enroll. Contact Conway for more information