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Online Master of Arts in Screenwriting for Alternative Media

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

August, 2026 – August, 2027

January, 2027 – December, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$10,000 Per Semester

Departmental Program Fee:$100
One time fee charged in the first semester.

Program Duration: 3

Master of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

August, 2026 – April, 2028

January, 2027 – August, 2028

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$20,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Program Duration: 5 Semesters

*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:
(This fee doesn’t apply to Florence Campus students for more info, please click here)
$200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

August, 2026 – April, 2029

January, 2027 – August, 2029

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Program Duration: 8 Semesters

*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:
(This fee doesn’t apply to Florence Campus students for more info, please click here)
$200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester

Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Screenwriting

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

August, 2026 – December, 2027

January, 2027 – April, 2028

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Program Duration: 4 Semesters

*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:
(This fee doesn’t apply to Florence Campus students for more info, please click here)
$200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester

1-Year Screenwriting Program

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
New York City

August, 2026 – August, 2027

January, 2027 – December, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Program Duration: 3 Semesters

Los Angeles

August, 2026 – August, 2027

January, 2027 – December, 2027

Fall 2026 Semester The program semesters tuition and duration is listed below. In addition to tuition please review the programs associated fees

Tuition:$19,500 Per Semester
See additional fees below*

Program Duration: 3 Semesters

*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:
(This fee doesn’t apply to Florence Campus students for more info, please click here)
$200 for the first semester, $120 each subsequent semester

3-Week Online Screenwriting Summer Camp for Teens I

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

July 20, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Tuition

Tuition:$ 2,025

Program Duration: 3 week

Special Discounts available! Please contact your admission representative for more details:

Military Dependent Discount 10%
Sag/Aftra Discount (Active) Student 15%
Sibling Discount (on one application) 10%
Returning Students $25.00 app fee waived (after applying)

3-Week Screenwriting Summer Camp for Teens I

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
New York City

July 19, 2026 – August 8, 2026

Tuition

Tuition:$3,500

Program Duration: 3-Week

Los Angeles

June 28, 2026 – July 18, 2026

Tuition

Tuition:$3,500

Program Duration: 3-Week

Special Discounts available! Please contact your admission representative for more details:

Military Dependent Discount 10%
Sag/Aftra Discount (Active) Student 15%
Sibling Discount (on one application) 10%
Returning Students $25.00 app fee waived

4-Week Online Screenwriting – Story & Structure Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026

2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

4-Week Online Screenwriting – Television Pilot Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

July 27, 2026 – August 21, 2026

2025 Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

15-Week Online Screenplay Story & Structure

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

May 6, 2026 – August 18, 2026

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

15-Week Online Writing for TV Spec Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

May 6, 2026 – August 16, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

15-Week Online Television Pilot Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

August 31, 2026 – December 13, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

15-Week Online Screenplay Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

May 6, 2026 – August 18, 2026

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

15-Week Online Screenplay & Television Rewrite Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Online

August 31, 2026 – December 11, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$2,200

Departmental Program Fee:$0

12-Week Evening Feature Screenwriting Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$4,491

Departmental Program Fee:$40

12-Week Evening Comic Book Writing

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$1,872

Departmental Program Fee:$40

12-Week Evening Comedy Writing Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$1,872

Departmental Program Fee:$40

12-Week Evening Television Writing Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

September 14, 2026 – December 5, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$3,742

Departmental Program Fee:$40

8-Week Feature Screenwriting Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
New York City

June 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026

September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$3,899

Departmental Program Fee:$20

Los Angeles

June 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026

September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$3,899

Departmental Program Fee:$20

8-Week Television Writing Workshop

Location Program Start Date and End Date Tuition
Los Angeles

September 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026

Tuition and Equipment & Technology Fee

Tuition:$4,811

Departmental Program Fee:$20

*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 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 Summer 2023), here (for Fall 2023), here (for Spring 2024), and here (for Summer 2024)

Please preview a complete list of all estimated costs related to attendance at New York Film Academy here or here