Paying your bill online is easy with TouchNet! This portal allows you to view your billing

statements, submit secure payments online, initiate wire transfers, and add authorized payers.

Students can access their TouchNet Payment Portal through their myID account. Additional payment methods are available at sva.edu/paybill.

The billing cycle for registered students starts in mid-June or early July for fall semester students; early-November for spring semester students; and mid-April for summer students. Billing statements are available online on or before the fifteenth of the month for active students with a prearranged payment plan. Students can also view their on-demand billing statements at any time through their TouchNet Payment Portal.

All payments are to be made in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. SVA does not accept checks drawn on a foreign bank or a foreign branch of a domestic bank. An additional fee of $75 plus any other balance incurred for the conversion of foreign currency to U.S. funds will be charged for processing money orders or bank checks drawn on a foreign bank or a foreign branch of a domestic bank. To avoid the processing fee, payments from foreign banks may be made by wire transfer.

The Office of Student Accounts will impose a late charge if any part of the semester bill is not paid when due.

No degrees will be conferred and no certificates of completion will be furnished until all bills due to the School of Visual Arts are paid in full.

Policy information about refunds and withdrawal for non-payment can be found here.

Because your college education is an investment worth protecting, we have partnered with GradGuard to offer tuition insurance to our students and families as a financial safeguard.

The Tuition Protection Insurance Plan helps students and their families overcome the financial losses that may result from events that force students to withdraw from the semester due to a covered medical reason. Helping families get the most out of their SVA experience is always our top priority.

This coverage expands the scope of our existing refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, housing, and other payments if a student withdraws for any covered medical reason at any time during the semester.

The deadline to enroll is the day before classes begin each semester.

Learn more about selecting this optional tuition insurance from GradGuard by calling 1.866.724.4384 or visiting www.gradguard.com/tuition/sva.

If you are expecting a refund this semester, we highly recommend that you sign up for ACH-Refunds.

You will avoid the delay of waiting for a paper check and won't have to worry about it going to the wrong address. Your refund will be deposited directly into your US bank account.

Follow these three easy steps to sign up now!

1. Log into myID and click on MyServices

2. Click Banking Information

3. Click Add an Account and add your ACH details

Please note that you should add your US bank account information, not credit card information. 

Summer 2025 Tuition: $9,035 USD

Health Insurance

The health insurance fee for summer 2025 is $425.

Online Payment and Billing

Once your enrollment fee is paid, you can make your tuition payment by following these two easy steps:

1. Log in to your myID account.
2. Select the TouchNet Payment Portal tile on your dashboard.

This portal allows you to make payment by credit card, wire transfer and ACH.

Wire Transfer Payments: International and domestic wire transfer payments can be made directly on the TouchNet Payment Portal by selecting TransferMate in the "Make Payment" dropdown menu during checkout.

Credit and debit cards: Credit cards accepted include American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard. Credit and debit card payments can only be made online using TouchNet PayPath and include a service fee of 2.95% charged by TouchNet to process all credit/debit card payments. The service fee of 2.95% is based on the total payment amount ($3.00 minimum). The service fee is added to your payment and will appear as a separate item on your credit/debit card statement. The service fee is not refundable, even if the payment to which it relates is cancelled, refunded, credited, or charged back. The service fee offsets the credit card transaction fees charged by the credit card companies. SVA does not receive the proceeds from this service fee.

There is no service fee for payments made by electronic check with US bank routing numbers.

After your registration is confirmed, a traditional billing statement will be available online once a month if you have a balance; otherwise, you can view your on-demand statements at any time.

Payment Confirmation

You will receive a payment confirmation receipt by email if you make payment through the TouchNet Payment Portal. Please allow 3-5 days processing time for payment confirmation to be sent.

You were provided with information on how to access your SVA email account in your "What's Next" packets provided by the Office of Admissions. Please refer to those directions if you need help accessing your email account.

Further information on the program can be found here.

Please make sure your address on file with SVA is up to date and accurate! You need to make sure that any refunds you may receive in the future go to the right address, as well as tax information and any other school correspondence. You can create a billing address, a local address, a home address and a refund address. 

All address queries, updates and changes need to be made with the Registrar. You may contact them at registrar@sva.edu or access the Address Change Request Form in the Downloads section of the Registrar’s page on this site.

Please make sure to keep your addresses updated if you relocate.

Once an offer of admission has been extended, applicants must submit a nonrefundable enrollment fee to the Office of Admissions in order to secure a space in their intended program of study. Enrollment fees will be processed only as space remains available in each department.

The Undergraduate enrollment fee is $500.

The Graduate enrollment fee is $1,000. ($500 of this fee will be applied to the first semester’s tuition.)

All SVA students are automatically enrolled in the SVA-sponsored health insurance plan, Cigna PPO.

The 25/26 estimated rates can be seen in the table below. The final cost will be available once it is approved by New York State. Students with their own health insurance plan which must be Affordable Care Act compliant and based in the US may apply for a waiver prior to the waiver deadline. You can find information on the waiver deadline and instructions, as well as coverage information on sva.edu/uhp. Please deduct the health insurance fee from your tuition payment if you plan to submit a waiver.

Students enrolled in Art Practice or Visual Narrative over the summer will be charged a

summer health insurance fee for the first summer semester.

For students in the Honors Program, some Honors courses can be taken at no additional cost. For special pricing of Honors credits above 15 credits, please refer to the Undergraduate Course Listing on sva.edu/registrar.

SVA housing costs in one of the College’s residences range from $18,700 to $23,300 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Housing room rates are based on room size and type.

Should an offer of admission be extended, the nonrefundable enrollment fee and a $400 nonrefundable housing placement fee must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

New students will be placed in housing on a first-come, first-served basis and based on availability of options. For more information, visit the Residence Life page.

Prices for the 2025-2026 academic year are below:

Students may choose to pay the cost of tuition and fees in 5 installments per semester by enrolling in our Payment Plan.

Signing up is easy! Simply go to myID, select the TouchNet Payment Portal tile on your dashboard, and click Enroll in Payment Plan.

Fall semester plan due dates begin August 1 and run through December 1. Spring semester plan due dates begin January 1 and run through May1.

Students will be asked to electronically sign the Payment Plan Application and Agreement Form. SVA offers this option free of any interest or finance charge. There is a $50 application fee per semester for participating in the plan. A $10 late fee will be assessed each month that payment is not received by the installment due date.

You must re-enroll in the payment plan each semester through your TouchNet Payment Portal.

SVA will consider all financial awards when calculating the payment plan, thereby reducing the amount of the monthly installment.

Please note: International students are eligible for the payment plan only after they have attended at least one full-time semester at SVA as a student and paid tuition in full.

2025-26 Undergraduate:

Students registered for more than 15 credits per semester (16 credits per semester for BFA Visual and Critical Studies) will be billed for each additional credit at $1,780 per credit. 

Tuition for more than 15 credits is fully refundable during the drop/add period. After the course adjustment periods, refunds for extra credit tuition charges will be prorated based on the institutional refund policy.

2025-26 Graduate:

Students registered for less than 12 credits or more than 15 credits per semester for Graduate courses (16 credits for Design Research, Writing and Criticism fall semesters) will be billed at the rate of $1,985 per credit.

Tuition for more than 15 credits (16 credits for Design Research, Writing and Criticism fall semesters) is fully refundable during the course adjustment period. After the course adjustment periods, refunds for extra credit tuition charges will be prorated based on the institutional refund policy.

NOTE: Students in SVA’s graduate degree programs are eligible for a tuition waiver for one continuing education course each semester that they are actively enrolled. Some courses include equipment or materials fees, which are not waived and must be paid by the student. Registration is subject to course availability. Graduate students wishing to take advantage of the tuition waiver benefit can view current offerings at sva.edu/ce and may contact ce@sva.edu for registration information.

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2024-25 Undergraduate:

Students registered for more than 15 credits per semester (16 credits per semester for BFA Visual and Critical Studies) will be billed for each additional credit at $1,715 per credit. 

Tuition for more than 15 credits is fully refundable during the drop/add period. After the course adjustment periods, refunds for extra credit tuition charges will be prorated based on the institutional refund policy.

2024-25 Graduate:

Students registered for less than 12 credits or more than 15 credits per semester for Graduate courses (16 credits for Design Research, Writing and Criticism fall semesters) will be billed at the rate of $1,910 per credit.

Tuition for more than 15 credits (16 credits for Design Research, Writing and Criticism fall semesters) is fully refundable during the course adjustment period. After the course adjustment periods, refunds for extra credit tuition charges will be prorated based on the institutional refund policy.

NOTE: Students in SVA’s graduate degree programs are eligible for a tuition waiver for one continuing education course each semester that they are actively enrolled. Some courses include equipment or materials fees, which are not waived and must be paid by the student. Registration is subject to course availability. Graduate students wishing to take advantage of the tuition waiver benefit can view current offerings at sva.edu/ce and may contact ce@sva.edu for registration information.

Students must purchase their own supplies necessary for their courses. Full-time students should budget between $1,050 and $3,150 for art supplies each year.

The School of Visual Arts proudly welcomes veteran students to our campus.

Information on Veteran's education benefits can be found on the Registrar's website here.

Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018

In accordance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Title 38, Section 3679(e), students who are entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, will not incur any penalty (including the assessment of late fees or denial of access to classes or institutional facilities, or be required to borrow additional funds) because of their inability to meet their financial obligations to SVA due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the Department of Veteran Affairs under chapter 31 or 33.

Change to Veteran's Affairs Debt Repayment and Refunds

Under Public Law 116-315 Section 1019. As of 1/5/2021, outstanding Veteran Affairs benefit balances from tuition/fees, or Yellow Ribbon will be collected from the college. 

In turn, the college may require you to pay any outstanding debts resulting from changes to your schedule.

Book/supplies stipend and monthly housing (MHA) debt from VA will be billed directly to the student.

What is TouchNet?

TouchNet is a leading provider of electronic payment processing for colleges and universities, is PCI-PA-DSS (Payment Card Industry Payment Application Data Security Standard) compliant vendor that helps keep payment information secure and private.

Why is SVA charging a service fee for credit/debit card payments?

The service fee is charged by TouchNet PayPath to cover the cost of processing credit/debit card payments. The service fee offsets the credit card transaction fees charged by the credit card companies. SVA does not receive any proceeds from the service fee.

How was the 2.95% fee rate determined?

The fee percentage and the $3.00 minimum fee is set by TouchNet PayPath and is designed to cover all credit card processing costs.

What credit cards does TouchNet accept?

TouchNet accepts all major credit cards, including MasterCard, American Express, Visa and Discover.

How will this charge appear on my credit card statement?

Two separate transactions will show on your statement. One transaction will be for your tuition/fee payment for SVA and will post to your student account. The other transaction will be for the service fee for TouchNet PayPath. This fee is non-refundable.

Will the service fee I paid show on my student account?

No, SVA does not receive this fee and it will not be reflected on our system. Please refer to your credit card statement or print a copy of your confirmation for your records.

Can I make a credit card payment in the Student Accounts Office or over the phone?

Credit and debit card payments are only accepted through your TouchNet Payment Portal on myID. Credit and debit card payments are not accepted by phone.

How can I avoid the service fee?

You may make a payment free of charge on the TouchNet Payment Portal via electronic check from a US bank account. Check payments are also accepted by mail. You can find more information on sva.edu/paybill.

I am an international student, how can I avoid the service fee? Can I still pay by electronic check?

Our system only accepts electronic checks from bank accounts located in the United States. You can make international and domestic wire transfer payments directly through TransferMate by visiting sva.edu/wirepay.

This fast and secure service offers competitive foreign exchange rates and gives you the option to pay in USD or choose from the list of available local currencies. You can also track your transaction throughout the payment process and access the 24-hour customer service from TransferMate.

If I make a credit card payment in error or if my tuition and fees are refunded, will my service fee be reimbursed?

No. This fee is not refundable, even if the payment to which it is related is canceled, refunded, or charged back. These funds go directly to TouchNet PayPath and cannot be adjusted or waived.

When are bills available?

The billing cycle for registered students starts in mid-June or early July for fall semester students; early-November for spring semester students; and mid-April for summer students. Billing statements are available online on or before the fifteenth of the month for active students with a prearranged payment plan. Students can also access their on-demand billing statements by logging in to their TouchNet Payment Portal.

What if I can't find my bill before it is time to pay?

Your billing statement is available online through your TouchNet Payment Portal. Just remember that payment deadlines are neither extended nor suspended because you can't locate your bill.

When is the tuition due date?

The fall semester due date is August 1

The spring semester due date is December 1

The summer semester due date is May 1

If a student is registering after the semester's tuition due date, but before the beginning of classes, then tuition is due prior to being given registration clearance.

Will tuition payment extensions be considered if I cannot meet the deadline?

If you require an extension beyond the tuition deadline, you can email the Office of Student Accounts at studentaccounts@sva.edu to request an extension for review and consideration.

How can payment be made?

You can make payment online by logging in to your TouchNet Payment Portal on myID. TouchNet accepts all major credit cards, including MasterCard, American Express, Visa and Discover. You can also make electronic check payments (ACH) drawn on a US bank or pay by wire transfer directly through TransferMate by visiting sva.edu/wirepay.

Credit and debit cards: Credit cards accepted include American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard. Credit and debit card payments can only be made online using TouchNet PayPath and include a service fee of 2.95% charged by TouchNet to process all credit/debit card payments. The service fee of 2.95% is based on the total payment amount ($3.00 minimum). The service fee is added to your payment and will appear as a separate item on your credit/debit card statement. The service fee is not refundable, even if the payment to which it relates is cancelled, refunded, credited or charged back. The service fee offsets the credit card transaction fees charged by the credit card companies. SVA does not receive the proceeds from this service fee.

The PayPath service fee rate for International PayPath transactions is 4.25%.

To avoid incurring the service fee, you can make payment by electronic check with US bank routing numbers.

You can also mail/drop-off a personal check, bank check or money order drawn on a US bank in US funds made payable to SVA. Students should always include their ID number on the check or money order to properly credit their account. Please do not send post-dated checks. They will be deposited upon receipt.

More information about our payment methods can be found on sva.edu/paybill.

How can I pay by wire transfer?

You can make international and domestic wire transfer payments directly through TransferMate by visiting sva.edu/wirepay.

This fast and secure service offers competitive foreign exchange rates and gives you the option to pay in USD or choose from the list of available local currencies. You can also track your transaction throughout the payment process and access the 24-hour customer service from TransferMate.

What is the SVA Payment Plan?

Students may choose to pay the cost of tuition and fees in 5 installments per semester by enrolling in our Payment Plan. Fall semester plan due dates begin August 1 and run through December 1. Spring semester plan due dates begin January 1 and run through May 1.

Students will be asked to electronically sign the Payment Plan Application and Agreement Form. SVA offers this option free of any interest or finance charge. There is a $100 application fee per semester for participating in the plan. A $50 late fee will be assessed each month that payment is not received by the installment due date.* 

*Please note, that effective spring 2024, the late fee for the payment plan will be reduced to $10 for every month in which payment is not received by the installment due date. The application fee will also be reduced to $50 per semester.

You must re-enroll in the payment plan each semester through your TouchNet Payment Portal.

SVA will consider all financial awards when calculating the payment plan, thereby reducing the amount of the monthly installment.

Please note: International students are eligible for the payment plan only after they have attended at least one full-time semester at SVA as a student and paid tuition in full.

If my parents (company, grandparents, spouse, godfather) are paying my bill, why don't you send it to them?

According to federal law (FERPA-the Buckley Amendment) a college student's record, including student account records and bill, are the student's property and responsibility. You may choose to add your parents or a third party as authorized users on your TouchNet Payment Portal, which would grant them access to view and pay your bill online. Just remember that when you are accepted to the College, your first agreement is between you and the College. We agree to provide instructional services and by you accepting your enrollment you are agreeing to pay for it. Your other agreement is between you and the person(s) promising to make payment. You are still solely responsible for any payments due to the College and solely responsible for making sure that all payments are made when due by whomever you assign to pay your tuition.

My parents are divorced and their agreement says that my father and/or mother is/are obligated to pay for my college education. If they or I send you a copy of the court agreement, will you send them the bill?

Such terms in a divorce do not constitute payment arrangements for your College bill. This is a private matter between your parents and has nothing to do with the College. The bill will be available on your TouchNet Payment Portal. You may choose to add your parents as authorized users on your TouchNet Payment Portal, which would grant them access to view and pay your bill online. You are solely responsible for any payments due to the College and solely responsible for making sure that all payments are made when due by whoever has been assigned to pay your tuition.

Part of my bill will be paid by me and the other part will be paid by a third party. Can you send two different bills?

Your billing statements will be available on your TouchNet Payment Portal. However, you may choose to add a third party as authorized users on your TouchNet Payment Portal, which would grant them access to view and pay your bill online. Please note, you are solely responsible for all payments due to the College.

My employer has a tuition reimbursement plan. Can I defer payment until I get reimbursed?

No. Tuition reimbursement means they will pay you back for whatever tuition you paid. Most of these plans require that the student complete the course with a required grade. Such agreements are between the employee and the employer. Remember, you are solely responsible for all payments due to the College.

What if I haven't heard from the financial aid office and don't know how much I will be getting in loans and other aid?

If you are a current student at the College and have received full aid in the past, you may be able to defer your bill based on previous aid history. Contact the Office of Student Accounts for a deferral. If you are a new student with no previous record of financial aid at the College, you will be expected to pay your total semester bill upfront or sign up for a payment plan.

I have moved recently. What should I do to update my address?

You can update your address by contacting the Registrar’s office at 212.592.2200 or via email at registrar@sva.edu. You can also access the Address Change Request Form in the Downloads section of the Registrar’s page on this site.

What if I change my mind after I registered and decided not to go to school for the semester?

You must officially file a withdrawal with your advisor in writing or in person in order to cancel your registration. If you fail to do so, you will remain registered and will have full liability for your charges, even if you have not attended a single class.

What happens to my enrollment fee if I decide not to register?

The nonrefundable enrollment fee is required of all prospective students after their acceptance for admission. It serves as your guarantee to the College of your intention to register and enroll and our guarantee to make sure we reserve a place for you.

What if I decide to postpone my enrollment to a later semester after my acceptance. Do I need to pay another enrollment fee?

Your enrollment fee will be deferred up to one semester from the day you were accepted. You must make a special request from the director of admissions if you wish to postpone your enrollment to a later semester.

If I stop attending one of my classes, will I be dropped?

No. Once you are officially registered, you will remain registered unless you take action to withdraw. You will probably get a failing grade, but you will still have to pay for the course.

Will I get charged for dropping a class?

There is no penalty or liability for any course adjustment completed during the course adjustment period. The course adjustment period is typically held during the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters. You can find the specific dates for each semester's course adjustment period listed in the academic calendar.

However, if you drop any course after the course adjustment period is over, you will be charged for the percentage of tuition for which you are liable. The only exception being if you stay within full-time tuition (12-15 credits for most programs). The percentages of liability for course adjustment after the course adjustment period are the same as the percentages of liability upon withdrawal. See below for those percentages.

Please note: There is a $100 late course adjustment fee charged to all students who add any courses after the course adjustment period has ended.

Will I get a refund if I withdraw from SVA?

The enrollment fee is nonrefundable. The health insurance fee is refundable only if withdrawal occurs prior to the applicable semester waiver deadline. The waiver deadline is located on the Student Health and Counseling Services webpage.

Students who wish to withdraw from SVA must notify their academic advisor in writing. Written approval from a parent or guardian must be included if the student is under 18 years of age. The effective date of the withdrawal is the date written notification is received by the academic advisor. Lack of attendance alone does not entitle a student to a refund.

Refunds, less the nonrefundable enrollment fee and health insurance fee (if applicable), are made after the prorated percentages of liability are applied, unless superseded by an existing state or accrediting agency refund policy. Upon withdrawal from the semester, SVA does not charge any department or course fees. However, payment plan fees, late fees and any other administrative fees are not prorated. Only tuition and housing costs are prorated. Prorated housing costs are based on the check out date, not the official date of withdrawal. Find more additional information regarding refunds here.

Where will my refund be sent?

If you are expecting a refund check, upon course adjustment or an overage created by financial aid, we highly recommend that you sign up for ACH-Refunds so that your refund can be deposited directly into the bank account of your choosing (US bank accounts only). This option means no worrying over the address on file, or waiting for a check in the mail. You will receive an email notifying you when your E-Refund has been issued. 

Follow these three easy steps to sign up now!

1. Log into myid.sva.edu and click on MyServices

2. Click Banking Information

3. Click Add an Account and add your ACH details

Please note: ACH-Refunds are only available for student refunds, not parent loan refunds. 

If you choose not to sign up for ACH-Refunds, your refund check will be mailed to the address you have designated as your Refund Address. If you have no designated Refund Address, your refund check will automatically be sent to your local address. If you have no local address, the preferred address listed in our database will be where the check will be sent.

All address queries, updates and changes need to be made with the Registrar. You may contact them at registrar@sva.edu or access the Address Change Request Form in the Downloads section of the Registrar’s page on this site.

Please make sure to keep your addresses updated if you move.

Except in cases of an overage caused by a Parent Loan, a credit card payment, or some scholarships and third party organizations, all refund checks are made payable to the student.