Introduction
The Art Institute of Washington has a relatively short history as it was founded in 2000. However, its location gives the student who enrolls here an unequalled chance to go through a substantial part of the nation
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| Overall Score (about) | 48.3 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | N/A |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 19 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 51% / 29% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 1,499 |
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Admissions
The Art Institute of Washington admits holders of high school diplomas or those with acceptable General Equivalency Diploma (GED) scores. As proof of high school completion, the institute requires that applying students send transcripts showing grades obtained and the year of graduation. The institute gives preference to applicants with a grade point average of 3.0 and above.
In addition, applying students are required to send the official reports of their ASSET scores and, in their absence, SAT, ACT or COMPASS test scores.
Students wishing to transfer to the institute from other colleges or universities are required to arrange for a personal interview with an assistant director of admissions. In addition, they are required to provide transcripts showing previous institutions attended and grades obtained and official reports of ASSET test scores. Moreover, the institute only accepts transfer students from accredited institutions. The same applies to applicants who already hold a first degree but wish to study for a second one at the institute.
International students seeking admission at the institute are required to prove their proficiency in English as it is the institution
Financial Aid
Students attending the Art Institute of Washington benefit from a wide range of financial aid programs. The institute has several scholarship programs that benefit both new and continuing students. In collaboration with other art institutes, the institution from time to time organizes the Art Institutes National Scholarships which are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding educational capabilities and commitment to education.
High school seniors can also apply for the Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition which awards tuition scholarships to both local and national winners. Other scholarships include the Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship and a host of scholarships offered by the National Organization Scholarships for Art Institutes. The National Art Honor Society also offers scholarships to high school seniors who are members of the organization and demonstrate academic excellence.
Program-specific scholarships could also be won through the National FCCLA Culinary, Fashion Construction and Interior Design competitions whose winners receive varying amounts for use in an art institute of their choice. One of the most lucrative scholarships is the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition which awards scholarships worth $10,000 to four students in art institutions.
Students of the institute who are members of the armed forces could apply for the U.S. Military Education benefits. Courtesy of the GI Bill, military veterans pursuing courses with the institute are entitled to monthly stipends to supplement their educational financial obligations. The institution also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, enabling it to offer veterans other financial concessions in addition to what they obtain through the GI Bill.
Incoming freshmen of the Art Institute of Washington could also apply for several federal grants such as the Federal Pell Grant which awards amounts varying between $400 to $5,500 per academic year to students with financial need who also satisfy other requirements (satisfactory academic progress is one critical requirement).
Other grants include the Academic Competitive Grant (ACG) and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). Federal loans are also available and they are provided at low interest rates and carry flexible repayment terms. Such loans include the Federal Subsidized Loans, Federal Unsubsidized Loans and Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS).
Through the federal work-study program, the institute provides several part-time work opportunities for its needy students. Earnings from this employment are either paid directly to the student or credited to the student
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Students
Students enrolled at the Art Institute of Washington live in a multi-racial campus with close proximity to Washington, D.C., and Georgetown. The institute selects the facilities in which to house its students and currently there are six properties used for this purpose. These include Warwick House on 1221, South Eads St., Crystal Plaza on 2111 Jefferson Davis Highway and the Buchanan on 320 23rd street south. The type of accommodation varies but some of the facilities are two bedrooms, two-bath apartments and are fitted with basic apartment furnishings. Students in the apartments also have access to 24 hour internet.
At the institution, students with special needs are catered for by the Students Assistance Program which provides student counseling on a 24 hour basis. Issues handled by this office include budget assistance and some of the common problems in most colleges such as substance abuse, anxiety and depression.
For students with various forms of disabilities, the institution has established the Disability Service Office which, among other things, is mandated to provide accommodation that takes into account the special needs of physically challenged students. To obtain adequate insurance cover, the institute encourages its students to obtain online medical cover from the student medical insurance program which is sponsored by the National Collegiate Underwriters and Administrators.
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