Financial Aid Policy
Yale School of Drama’s financial aid policy has been designed to ensure that, within the School’s resources, all qualified students with financial need will have the opportunity to attend Yale! Each year, the School of Drama awards a substantial amount of financial aid, totaling over $6 million.
Financial aid at Yale School of Drama is awarded on the basis of financial need. The vast majority of School of Drama students on financial aid receive full tuition scholarships, living stipends, work-study employment, and in their first year only are expected to take up to $6,000 in educational loans. All students on financial aid are expected to contribute a minimum of $2,000 towards their educational and living expenses each year.
Tuition fees at Yale School of Drama are the lowest of any leading theatre training program in the country, and our financial aid policy minimizes students’ educational debt:
- All students are admitted without regard to their ability to pay;
- 93% of students currently receive financial aid;
- An average student with high financial need receives 84% of the total cost of attendance over three years in grants provided by the School of Drama, including the equivalent of 100% of tuition over three years, living stipends, and paid work-study;
- The typical financial aid package is designed to make it possible for a student with high financial need to graduate with as little as $6,000 in educational loans.
Students who do not qualify for traditional financial aid may be able to receive assistance through work-study employment and various supplemental loan programs.
Statement On Confidentiality
Requirements of Yale School of Drama's need-blind admission policy as well as Yale's Policy on Student Records ensure the confidentiality of applicants' and their families' economic circumstances. Access to personally identifiable financial aid materials—including applications, financial aid transcripts, financial aid award letters, and loan applications—is limited to financial aid office personnel and members of the Financial Aid Committee.
Tuition and General Expenses
2011-2012 Tuition and Fees
As educational costs have risen consistently over the past few years, it is safe to assume 2011-2012 costs will be higher.
| Tuition and fees* | $26,250 |
| Books and supplies (estimated)** | $ 1,550 |
| Estimated living expenses (estimated) | $15,350 |
| Estimated total costs | $43,150 |
*Tuition for students in the Technical Internship Program and Special Research Fellows is $13,125. Tuition for D.F.A. candidates in residence is $1,000. D.F.A. candidates in residence receive financial aid covering tuition and healthcare.
**Costs vary from one department to another.
† All information in this section is typical of the 2011/2012 academic year. It may differ from year to year depending on changes in federal regulations, the cost of living, and available financial aid resources.
