Financial Services
For students who show financial hardship or need assistance to pay for their digital media training, DFA offers several options,
outlined in the following pages. DFA does not currently offer Federal Financial Aid.
DFA In-House Payment Plan
Students are able to utilize the in-house payment plan offered directly through Digital Film Academy. This program is interest free and finance charge free for those who qualify!
Students pay a 25% deposit for registration with the remaining balance divided into monthly payments.
For more information, please speak with a DFA Admissions Director or staff.
Veterans Benefits
DFA's programs are approved for the training of veterans by the New York State Education Department. Under the Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance (MGIB) Program, a veteran may receive funding from one of the following chapters:
Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 30)
VEAP (Chapter 32)
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 3z5)
Select Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1606)
All veterans eligible for educational benefits can use these benefits at DFA. Those who entered the military on or after January 1, 1977 are eligible to participate in the Contributory Education Assistance Program.
Eligibility for these benefits can be determined only by the Veteran's Administration. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Veteran's Affairs, 245 West Houston St., New York, NY 10014, or by telephone at 212-807-7229.
Additionally, please see www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) for more information on your eligibility and how to obtain your certificate.
Private Loan
Affordable loans for educational career training can be obtained for those who qualify through a financial banking/lending institution. The loan can be used to cover tuition, fees and other expenses and genearlly be amortized for up to 10 or 15 years, creating very low monthly payments. Check whether extended repayment terms and a deferment option is available.
Requirements may include: verifiable income, high credit rating (680 or higher), possibly a co-signer with same standards, pay stubs.
New York State Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
DFA participates in the training of eligible students through the VESID Program. This program is designed to serve persons with disabilities that constitute or result in a substantial handicap to obtaining and maintaining a gainful occupation. VESID counselors refer qualified persons to DFA and sponsor them through direct payments to the Academy that cover part or all of their institutional charges.
Grants
DFA will process any grants or scholarships found by a student or awarded to a student. For information about educational grants, visit www.fastweb.com. Information can also be found in publications and books including Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants and Prizes, and The Scholarship Book.
Additional Funding Sources:
Canada
There is a loan program available for Canadian Citizens: www.iefc.com
UK
Career Development Loans can be applied for by those who live or intend to learn in Great Britain. For detailed information on Career Development Loans and to apply go to: www.lifelonglearning.co.uk
Sweden
Swedish Loan and Grant program www.csn.se
Spain
Ministerio de Trabajo y Asuntos Sociales www.mtas.es |
