International Undergraduate Financial Aid Workbook
2025 – 2026 International Undergraduate Costs & Financial Aid
Part 1: Scholarships, Financial Aid & Loans
CCS Scholarships
Applicants to CCS are automatically considered for CCS Scholarships once they complete their admissions requirements. Awards are based on the portfolio review and academic achievement of the applicant and can vary from student to student during the admissions process. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to continue receiving these scholarships.
International Student Grant
New and returning international students are awarded $1,500 in the first semester of enrollment each academic year. To be eligible, a student must be a citizen of a foreign country (non-U.S. resident).
U.S. Federal and State Financial Aid
International (non-U.S. resident) students are not eligible for U.S. federal (FAFSA) and state financial aid.
Resources for Outside Funding
Students are welcome to obtain funding beyond a CCS Scholarship and International Student Grant. We recommend searching for opportunities from your country of citizenship and via international organizations like NAFSA: Association of International Educators and IIE: Institute of International Education.
Student Employment
Students studying full-time in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are only eligible for certain types of on-campus employment. Employment on campus is limited to fewer than 20 hours per week during the semester. Work-study positions are updated regularly and can be viewed on the Financial Aid Office CCS Campus page.
Position listings are ongoing, so it is recommended that interested students periodically check for available positions. If you are interested in working in a specific area of the College and do not see a job listing, you can reach out to the area/department to see if there are any work-study opportunities. Note: Jobs are not assigned and hiring managers have discretion over who they hire. If hired, funds will be received in the form of a biweekly paycheck.
Tuition Payment
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.
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.
Financial Documentation Needed for Visa Process
Admitted international (non-U.S. resident) students will need to provide documentation in order for the Global Engagement Office to create an I-20. Detailed information regarding items needed will be communicated by the Admissions Team and International Student Services Office via email. Students can also access this information on our website on the Global Engagement Office — Student Visa Process page. All documentation must be translated into English.
CCS will request that students submit the financial documentation listed as follows:
Statement of Financial Feasibility
A bank statement(s) translated into English that must document funds that are sufficient to cover one year of studies at CCS. The total sum of the statement must be at least $79,075 USD* (subtract student’s CCS Scholarship). If a student is receiving loans or other financial awards in addition to the CCS Scholarship, you may subtract those amounts as well. Students will need to provide official documentation of any non-CCS Scholarships/Grants you will receive. (*Figure includes estimated expenses.)
Affidavit of Support
If someone other than the student will be covering the cost of attending CCS, they must submit the above (Statement of Financial Feasibility — Bank Statement(s)) and complete an Affidavit of Support form. The form will be provided to the student by the Admissions Team or International Student Services Office.
Information regarding additional documentation needed for your I-20 and the visa process will be communicated via email.
Part 2: International Undergraduate Tuition & Overall Costs At-a-Glance
Full-time status means you are enrolled for 12 to 18 credit hours in a degree program. Please note there is a flat-rate fee for the semester.
Direct Costs
| Direct Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12 – 18 credit hours) | $27,030 | $27,030 | $54,060 |
| Registration Fees | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Resources Fees | 590 | 590 | 1,180 |
| Orientation Fees | 200 | — | 200 |
| Accident Insurance Fee | 20 | — | 20 |
| Personal Health Insurance Fee* | 1,244 | — | 1,244 |
| Tuition Refund Insurance Fees** | 165 | 165 | 330 |
| Tuition & Fees Subtotal | $29,349 | + $27,885 | = $57,234 |
*Personal Health Insurance costs may vary. **Option to opt out of through the CCS Business Office.
On-Campus Housing Options
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
On-Campus Food Plan
CCS Dining Dollars may be used at the CCS cafeteria, in campus vending machines or at the after-hours grill. Remaining points at the end of the Fall semester will roll over to the Winter semester. Remaining points 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
Part 3: International Costs of Attendance: Calculate Your 2025 – 2026 Yearly Costs
2025 – 2026 International Undergraduate Cost Calculation
Important Information About Costs
- The price of tuition, room and board goes up an average of 4%-5% each year
- Books, supplies and additional materials costs vary according to program/major
- Life expenses include estimated costs
- Personal Health Insurance through the CCS plan is mandatory for all international students (costs may vary)
- Students may select to opt out of the Tuition Insurance. Contact the Office of Business Services at [email protected] for more information