Fully accredited US university-level courses with flexible credit options
Course Materials✓
What's Included
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Fully accredited, US university-level courses
Basic classroom material fees for all studio classes
Expert faculty instruction
Academic advising and support
Services
General Fee
Per Semester
$0
24/7 Support✓
WiFi Access✓
What's Included
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Full orientation program
Walking tour of Florence
Optional extra-curricular social and cultural events
Pre-departure advising by FSFA staff in Italy
5-day per week access to FSFA facilities
24-hour emergency phone service
Trained health and security staff on campus
Assistance with medical and personal needs
Health insurance and police registration assistance
Internet access in educational facilities (WiFi)
Entrances for Art History class site visits
Housing
Double/Triple Room
Per Semester
$0
LocationHistoric Center
Total Program Cost$15,670
What's Included
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Fully furnished and equipped apartments
Full kitchen facilities
Living rooms and bedrooms
Within walking distance to FSFA in historic Florence
Reasonable use of utilities included
Full-time housing staff for emergencies and repairs
Internet access (WiFi)
Washing machine in apartment
Upgrade
Single Room
Additional Supplement
+$0
AvailabilityLimited
Limited number of single rooms available. Requests cannot be guaranteed and are assigned based on availability.
Total Program Cost$17,270
Important Note
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Limited number of single rooms available
Requests cannot be guaranteed
Students will be informed if requests cannot be honored
Assignment based on availability
All apartment amenities included
Program Fees
Processing Fee
One-time application processing fee
$75
Program Deposit
Non-refundable, applied towards full program balance
$1,000
💡 Important:
Program deposits will be applied towards the full program balance. This fee is non-refundable and will hold your place in the program.
The housing security deposit is non-refundable and will ensure your place in housing until your arrival. It will be held and refunded minus any damages approximately 3-4 months after the end of the program.
Deposits
Upon acceptance, you will be notified of your next steps for payment of the required deposit(s) to secure your place in the program by our enrollment deadline.
⚠️ Important: Payment should not be made until you receive an official invoice from FSFA.
Program Deposit
If a program deposit is requested on your invoice, it will be applied toward the full tuition balance.
Housing Deposit
The housing deposit will be held as a security deposit and will be refunded minus any damages, 1-2 months after the program.
Additional Fees (Upon Arrival in Florence)
Apartment Cleaning & Linen Fee
Final deep cleaning and hygienic linen washing
€130
Refundable Housing Deposit
Security deposit refunded minus damages/extra utilities approximately 1 month after program
€450
Permit of Stay (Academic Year Only)
Mandatory for students studying more than 150 days
€200
📝 Important Notes:
• Permit of Stay: Only mandatory for students on the Academic Year program (more than 150 days). Cost is €200.
• Students are required to bring a set of single-sized sheets and towels (linens not included)
• Students must bring or purchase personal art supplies (paper, paint, pencils, brushes, canvas, film, sketchbooks, etc.)
• Independent housing arrangements are possible, but FSFA will not be responsible
• FSFA reserves the right to increase fees without prior notice
Select Your Program
Summer Term
Intensive 6-week program • Maximum 6 credits
Summer Tuition
Tuition
Maximum 6 Credits
$0
Academic CreditsUp to 6
Course Materials✓
What's Included
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Fully accredited US university-level courses (6 credits max)
Basic classroom material fees for all studio classes
Art History museum entrances
Two guided field trips
Affiliated ground transportation
Activities
Activity Fee
Summer Term
$0
Welcome Event✓
Cultural Events✓
What's Included
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Full orientation program
Welcome breakfast
Organization of optional extra-curricular social and cultural events
Support Services
Student Services
Summer Term
$0
24/7 Support✓
WiFi Access✓
What's Included
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Pre-departure advising by FSFA staff in Italy
5-day per week access to FSFA facilities
24-hour emergency phone service
Trained health and security staff on campus
Assistance with medical and personal needs
Health insurance and police registration assistance
Internet access in educational facilities (WiFi)
Housing
Double Room
Summer Term
$0
LocationHistoric Center
Total Program Cost$7,475
What's Included
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Fully furnished and equipped apartments
Full kitchen and living rooms
Within walking distance to FSFA
All apartments registered in accordance with Italian law
Meets strict health and safety standards
Covered by fire and third-party liability insurance
Reasonable use of utilities included
Full-time housing staff available
Internet access (WiFi)
Washing machine
Upgrade
Single Room
Additional Supplement
+$0
AvailabilityLimited
Limited number of single rooms. Requests cannot be guaranteed and are assigned based on availability.
Total Program Cost$8,125
Important Note
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Limited number of single rooms available
Requests cannot be guaranteed
Students will be informed if requests cannot be honored
Assignment based on availability
All apartment amenities included
Program Fees
Processing Fee
One-time application processing fee
$75
Program Deposit
Non-refundable, applied towards full program balance
$1,000
💡 Important:
Program deposits will be applied towards the full program balance. This fee is non-refundable and will hold your place in the program.
Deposits
Upon acceptance, you will be notified of your next steps for payment of the required deposit(s) to secure your place in the program by our enrollment deadline.
⚠️ Important: Payment should not be made until you receive an official invoice from FSFA.
Program Deposit
If a program deposit is requested on your invoice, it will be applied toward the full tuition balance.
Housing Deposit
The housing deposit will be held as a security deposit and will be refunded minus any damages, 1-2 months after the program.
Additional Information
📝 Important Notes:
• Students must bring or purchase personal art supplies
• Independent housing arrangements possible (FSFA not responsible)
• Single room requests subject to availability
• FSFA reserves the right to increase fees without prior notice