Graduate Financial Aid Workbook
2026–2027 Graduate Costs & Financial Aid
Part 1: Scholarships, Financial Aid & Loans
Part 2: Direct and Indirect Costs
Direct Costs
Billable monetary costs to attend the semester or academic year that the student will be billed for. These include: tuition charges, mandatory fees and any charges accrued by signing up for campus housing and/ or a meal plan.
Indirect Costs
Estimated costs associated with a student attending a college semester or academic year that a student will need to budget and pay for. These can include textbooks; school supplies; loan fees; travel expenses, such as gas to and from campus; personal/ miscellaneous expenses, such as personal care items, clothing, laundry and entertainment; and (if you live off campus) home or apartment costs such as rent, utilities and food.
Full-time status refers to students enrolled in 12 to 18 credits per semester in a graduate degree program. Full-time students are charged a flat-rate fee for the semester. Students enrolling less than full-time (fewer than 12 credits per semester) are charged per credit hour at a rate of $1,948 per credit. Part-time enrollment must be discussed and approved by the program Chair.
| Direct Costs | Fall | Winter | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12 – 18 credits/semester) | $29,220 | $29,220 | $58,440 |
| Registration Fees | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Resources Fees | 590 | 590 | 1,180 |
| Accident Insurance Fee | 20 | — | 20 |
| Tuition & Fees Subtotal | $29,930 | + $29,910 | = $59,840 |
The following housing options are available to full-time College for Creative Studies students.
Loft-Style Units — Taubman Center: 2 — 4 students per unit; food plan required
2-person room = $4,325 per semester / $8,650 per year
3-person room = $4,270 per semester / $8,540 per year
4-person room = $4,270 per semester / $8,540 per year
Apartment-Style Units — Art Centre Building: 1 — 6 students per unit; food plan optional
1-person room = $4,965 per semester / $9,930 per year
2-person room = $4,800 per semester / $9,600 per year
4-person room = $4,470 per semester / $8,940 per year
6-person room = $4,360 per semester / $8,720 per year
CCS Dining Dollars may be used at the CCS cafeteria, in campus vending machines or at the after-hours grill. Remaining Dining Dollars at the end of the Fall semester will roll over to the Winter semester. Remaining Dining Dollars at the end of the Winter semester will be forfeited.
Dining Dollars per Semester
$2,175 per semester / $4,350 per year
$1,450 per semester / $2,900 per year
You may pay tuition and fees in full at the time of registration. Students may pay tuition and fees online, by mail or at the Cashier’s Office.
College for Creative Studies – Attn: Cashier
201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
313.664.7435
Students may also pay online through Self-Service.
ACI Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plan
The College for Creative Studies accepts tuition payments through ACI. ACI offers monthly interest-free payment plans that allow students to divide tuition and other expenses into five smaller monthly payments, spread over the semester, for a $65 enrollment fee. For enrollment or additional information, please visit payplan.officialpayments.com.
| Indirect Costs | On-Campus | With Parent | Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books/Supplies & Course-Related Materials | $2,942 | $2,942 | $2,942 |
| Transportation | $1,323 | $3,204 | $3,204 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,228 | $3,944 | $2,720 |
| Housing | $8,989 | $4,439 | $17,757 |
| Food | $7,728 | $3,226 | $3,226 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 | $216 |
Part 3: Graduate Costs of Attendance: Calculate Your 2026 – 2027 Yearly Costs
Use this calculator to estimate your yearly costs. You’ll have the option to share the estimate with up to three email addresses.