SCAD Rising Star admission and tuition

Apply
Applications for the 2025 SCAD Rising Star program are now open. After your application has been received your dedicated admission adviser will reach out to you with next steps in the admission process.
Important dates
Sept. 1, 2024 – Application available online
May 30, 2025 - Balance due
June 29–July 25, 2025 - Program dates
Admission requirements
- Completed online application
- US$100 nonrefundable application fee
- Official first-term junior transcript
- Proof of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English
Applicants must be current high school juniors.
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Supplemental materials
(if requested by adviser) - Letter of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
2025 tuition and fees
Application fee | US$100 |
Program fee | US$250 |
Tuition | US$4,590 |
Housing and meals | US$1,550 |
Total (residential) | US$6,490 |
Cancellation/refund policy
The application fee is nonrefundable. The Rising Star cancellation/refund policy follows the official policy and schedule for SCAD summer quarter, which can be found online.
Contact
SCAD Rising Star Atlanta
P.O. Box 77300
Atlanta, GA 30357
404.253.3475 or 877.722.3285
atlsummer@scad.edu
SCAD Rising Star Savannah
P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA 31402
912.525.5667 or 800.869.7223
savsummer@scad.edu