The Center for Cartoon Studies

The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is looking for well-rounded students who are committed to creating visual narratives. We want students who can think and will work hard. Limited drawing skills are OK if they are offset by a fearless commitment to putting images on paper. CCS welcomes comic and non-comic book geeks alike. We love art, English, history, philosophy, religion, and graphic design majors, and those with a liberal arts background. Actually, we love everyone, especially you.

Application Form

Download and complete a PDF copy of the
CCS Admissions application form (pdf 64k).

Application Checklist

1) ESSAY:
A three-to-four page double-spaced, typewritten essay (fiction or nonfiction) with one of the following titles:

Cartoonists are like that, OR
The future

2) A PORTFOLIO CONSISTING OF:

A minimum two page comic story starring yourself, a snowman, a robot, and a piece of fruit. You may combine characters! Format may be a zine, mini-comic, or plain black and white copies (must be printed). Crisp legible reproduction is a must. Non-returnable.
Eight samples of your work in any media that represents your abilities. CCS will look at comics, computer art, video, paintings, and drawings. Send slides, photocopies, tear sheets, mini-comics, zines, CDs, or web addresses. Slides and CDs will be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included. Under no circumstances should you send original art. It will not be returned.

3) TRANSCRIPTS:

Please request that an official transcript be sent directly to The Center for Cartoon Studies Admissions, PO Box 125 / 94 South Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05001. Students with any college coursework do not need to submit high school transcripts. Transcripts marked "Issued to Student" will not be accepted.

4) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (From a non-relative)

5) APPLICATION FEE:
A $50 application fee should accompany the application with a check or money order (in USD) payable to The Center for Cartoon Studies.

SEND APPLICATION AND MATERIALS TO:
Admissions
The Center for Cartoon Studies
PO Box 125 / 94 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001

TEL: 802.295.3319
FAX: 802.295.3399
admissions@cartoonstudies.org

DEADLINE:
CCS has rolling admissions; students are encouraged to apply as early as possible since space is limited. The school reviews applications as soon as they are complete and will notify students regarding their admission status. You do not need to submit all application materials at once in order to begin the application process, but your application and requirements must be complete prior to review for consideration.

Tuition

2008-09 ACADEMIC YEAR
$15,500/year

Application fee
$50 (nonrefundable and nondeductible)

Deposit
$500 (Due upon acceptance and deducted from tuition; nonrefundable)

Lab Fee
$150

TUITION PAYMENT
OPTIONS & LOANS

The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) offers limited direct scholarships and on campus employment positions. CCS scholarships are applicable only to accepted students and deducted directly from your CCS tuition balance. The following options are available for tuition payments and loans:

SLM Financial Loans
Tuition Payment Plan
Payment by check, money order, credit card, or wire transfer

SLM Financial Loans
(A Sallie Mae company)
CCS partners with SLM Financial to provide students with the option to apply for privatized loans; students can find out more online:
www.salliemae.com/ctl
Click here to apply online

Tuition Payment Plan Agreement (TPPA)
Students have the option to sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan Agreement (TPPA). The monthly payment plan is initiated by completing the Tuition Invoice Form and the TPPA Agreement & Enrollment Form; both are mailed to enrolled students the summer prior to fall enrollment. Tuition payments are interest-free, although a small monthly service fee is charged. The balance is spread into nine equal payments over the course of the academic year. For more information on the payment plan, please call CCS at 802-295-3319 or email admissions@cartoonstudies.org.
Download a copy of the Tuition Payment Plan Agreement (.doc 80k)

Payment by check, money order, credit card, or wire transfer
We also accept tuition payments made by check, money order, credit card, or wire transfer.

You can select your payment method on the tuition invoice, which is mailed the summer prior to fall enrollment.

Checks should be made payable to: The Center for Cartoon Studies.

For wire transfer tuition payments made directly from banks, please contact:
registration@cartoonstudies.org

For more information:
(802) 295-3319
admissions@cartoonstudies.org

NOTE: CCS cannot process federal financial aid.

Housing

CCS has negotiated special rates with local dorm-like apartment rentals at The Hotel Coolidge in the hostel wing of the building. For more information, photographs, and rates, visit: http://www.cartoonstudies.org/hotelcoolidge/

Most students live in nearby apartments. CCS staff provides enrolled students with local housing information and access to our intranet site, which includes area rental postings.

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ILLUSTRATION BY JEFF SMITH