Precollege Tuition & Fees

Information about tuition and fees associated with the MSM Precollege Program, and how to pay your invoice.

Precollege tuition and fees are handled exclusively by the Office of Student Accounts.

All information regarding payment plan options, refunds, and proration of fees and scholarship can be found by visiting Office of Student Accounts.

Please note:

The Precollege Division is a full-year program billed on a semester basis.
Invoices will be available in early-Aug for fall and early-Dec for spring on the MSM Student Portal.
Reservation and application fees are nonrefundable.
Failure to pay by the designated deadline for any payment plan may result in late fees and cancellation of classes.
Students wishing to withdraw from the Precollege Division must notify the Precollege Administration by email at precollege@msmnyc.edu. The date on which the email is received will determine the withdrawal date and how the student account will be pro-rated.

Precollege General Fees 2025-2026
Application Fee (preferred March 1 deadline)	$100
Late Application Fee (after March 1)	$125
Reservation Deposit (all students)	$600
Late Reservation Fee	$100
Late Tuition Payment Fee	$150
Graduation Fee	$110
Student ID Replacement Fee	$30

60-minute private lesson
Music Theory Class (Required)
Ear Training Class for Classical Majors OR Jazz History/Styles/Analysis or Ear Training Class for Jazz Majors (Required)
One assigned ensemble
Performance opportunities made available through the Precollege Division

Precollege 2025-2026 Full Year Tuition (30 Weeks)
Tuition with 60 Minute Lesson	$12,380
Tuition with 60 Minute Surcharge Lesson*	$15,570

All tuition and fees subject to change.

Additional Instrument (Double Major or Secondary Instrument) Full Year
Additional Instrument: 60 Minute Lesson	$4,730
Additional Instrument: 60 Minute Surcharge Lesson	$7,700
Additional Instrument: 40 Minute Lesson	$3,880

Electives
Per Semester	$522.50
Full Year	$1,045

Questions about the Precollege tuition?
Contact the Office of Student Accounts at
(917)493-4467 or (917)493-4465
email: bursar@msmnyc.edu

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