Rhode Island School of Design

Tuition at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) may prove very costly for international students, commencing from approximately $50,000 a year and extending into the $60,000 range a year.

Daily living expenses include room and board, which build up to another $15,000-20,000 a year. Other expenditures such as books, materials, personal items, and travel can turn an already expensive institution into one that well exceeds $75,000 per annum for an international student at RISD. It is quite important for students to prepare budgets for these expenditures and look for possible scholarships, grants, or even financial aid. RISD gives some need-based aid for international students, however the assistance sometimes is limited. Furthermore, it may be very important for students to work part-time or find other ways to supplement their income while studying, to make ends meet.