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Online Master of Arts in Screenwriting for Alternative Media
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
August, 2026 – August, 2027 |
3 |
Fall 2026 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$10,000 Per Semester Departmental Program Fee:$100 |
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
August, 2026 – April, 2028 |
5 Semesters |
Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees
$20,500 Per Semester |
*Additional Fees:
Spring 2026 – Summer 2027
| Technology Fee: | $80 Per Semester |
| Wellness Services & Programming Fee: | $145 Per Semester |
| Activity Fee: | $125 per semester |
| Orientation Fee: (Spring 2026: January 5th – January 9th) |
Domestic Students: $150 International Students: $200 |
| Graduation Fee: | $100 |
| International Student Fee: | $200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester |
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
August, 2026 – April, 2029 |
8 Semesters |
Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees
$19,500 Per Semester |
*Additional Fees:
Spring 2026 – Summer 2027
| Technology Fee: | $80 Per Semester |
| Wellness Services & Programming Fee: | $145 Per Semester |
| Activity Fee: | $125 per semester |
| Orientation Fee: (Spring 2026: January 5th – January 9th) |
Domestic Students: $150 International Students: $200 |
| Graduation Fee: | $100 |
| International Student Fee: | $200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester |
Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
August, 2026 – December, 2027 |
4 Semesters |
Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees
$19,500 Per Semester |
*Additional Fees:
Spring 2026 – Summer 2027
| Technology Fee: | $80 Per Semester |
| Wellness Services & Programming Fee: | $145 Per Semester |
| Activity Fee: | $125 per semester |
| Orientation Fee: (Spring 2026: January 5th – January 9th) |
Domestic Students: $150 International Students: $200 |
| Graduation Fee: | $100 |
| International Student Fee: | $200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester |
1-Year Screenwriting Program
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City |
August, 2026 – August, 2027 |
3 Semesters |
Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees
$19,500 Per Semester |
| Los Angeles |
August, 2026 – August, 2027 |
3 Semesters |
Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees
$19,500 Per Semester |
*Additional Fees:
Spring 2026 – Summer 2027
| Technology Fee: | $80 Per Semester |
| Wellness Services & Programming Fee: | $145 Per Semester |
| Activity Fee: | $125 per semester |
| Orientation Fee: (Spring 2026: January 5th – January 9th) |
Domestic Students: $150 International Students: $200 |
| Graduation Fee: | $100 |
| International Student Fee: | $200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester |
4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story & Structure Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026 |
2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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4-Week Online Screenwriting – Television Pilot Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026 |
2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
May 6, 2026 – August 18, 2026 August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Writing for TV Spec Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
May 6, 2026 – August 16, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
August 31, 2026 – December 13, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Television Rewrite Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | No dates available |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Screenplay Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
May 6, 2026 – August 18, 2026 August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Screenplay & Television Rewrite Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Rewrite Screenplay Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | No dates available |
$2,000 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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15-Week Online Writing For Comic Books Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | No dates available |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$2,200 Departmental Program Fee:$0 |
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12-Week Evening Feature Screenwriting Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$4,491 Departmental Program Fee:$40 |
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12-Week Evening Comic Book Writing
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$1,872 Departmental Program Fee:$40 |
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12-Week Evening Comedy Writing Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$1,872 Departmental Program Fee:$40 |
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12-Week Evening Television Writing Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$3,742 Departmental Program Fee:$40 |
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8-Week Feature Screenwriting Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City |
June 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026 September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$3,899 Departmental Program Fee:$20 |
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| Los Angeles |
June 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026 September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$3,899 Departmental Program Fee:$20 |
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8-Week Television Writing Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Number of Semesters | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles |
September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026 |
Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee$4,811 Departmental Program Fee:$20 |
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*Students will also incur additional expenses on their own productions. This varies depending on how much film they shoot and scale of the projects.
Please find estimated total tuition for all programs here, and an explanation of NYFA institutional fees here.
Please note an annual increase is expected for all tuition and fees. Costs listed above do not include housing, food, transportation, books, additional necessary supplies, activities fee or health insurance
Department of Defense tuition rates can be found here (for Fall 2025), here (for Spring 2026) and here (for Summer 2026).
Please preview a complete list of all estimated costs related to attendance at New York Film Academy here or here