The cost of attendance comprises both direct costs, which are paid directly to Manhattan School of Music, and indirect costs, which are not paid to Manhattan School of Music.

Direct Costs

• Tuition
• Fees
• Room (for Andersen Residence Hall students)
• Board (meal plan for residents and commuters-tiered plan)
• Student Health Insurance (if not waived with proof of insurance)

Indirect Costs

• Room (if living in off-campus housing)
• Board (additional food expenses outside of meal plan)
• Music
• Personal/Miscellaneous
• Transportation
• Health Insurance (if not purchased through Manhattan School of Music)
  Note that all students will be billed our insurance charges, however this fee can be waived with proof of insurance.

2011–2012 Academic Year Costs

* Indirect costs can vary depending on your living situation and are somewhat controllable by you. Both direct and indirect costs are included in your budget for financial aid awarding purposes. All costs shown are approximate based on the averages our students are paying for the budget items listed here.

**All students are required to participate in a meal plan. The annual costs are as follows: Dorm Residents $2,330 per year / Commuters $238 per year.

***The cost of the Student Health Insurance Plan from MSM is $1980. All students will be billed insurance charges, however this fee can be waived with proof of insurance. For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 212-749-2802 x4525.

Please use the Net Price Calculator, provided by the U.S. Dept. of Education, tailored to Manhattan School of Music, to give you a basic idea of the amount of aid you may receive.
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