Tuition
The investment for programs at The Collective.
We offer a range of classes to meet every schedule and budget.
Below is a quick listing of cost by program.
NASM-Approved Programs
2-Year Diploma in Music Performance – $8,750 per quarter
(Previously known as 2 Year Diploma)
Notes and Additional Fees
- Application Fee: $75
- Audition Fee: $125
- Technology and Educational Tools Fee: $1,400 (Non-Refundable)
- I-20 Application Processing Fee: $150 (International Students Only)
- Full pay plan: 100% quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins
- Installment plan: 70% of quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins; 30% balance due at end of week 5 of quarter (plus an additional $100 administrative fee)
- Processing Fee: All payments are assessed a $50 processing fee
- Tuition Deposit: All programs require a one-time $2,500 non-refundable deposit
- Late Fees: $10 per day ($300 maximum per quarter)
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is required. Students must provide certificate of insurance before starting first week (International students can purchase health insurance from the New York State (or New Jersey if they live there) Marketplace once they have their visa. They can use The Drummers Collective as their address.
1.5-Year Diploma in Music Performance
$9,500 Per Quarter for Quarters 1 – 4
$9,250 Per Quarter for Quarters 5 – 6
(Previously known as 1 1/2 Diploma)
Notes and Additional Fees
- Application Fee: $75
- Audition Fee: $125
- Technology and Educational Tools Fee: $1,400 (Non-Refundable)
- I-20 Application Processing Fee: $150 (International Students Only)
- Full pay plan: 100% quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins
- Installment plan: 70% of quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins; 30% balance due at end of week 5 of quarter (plus an additional $100 administrative fee)
- Processing Fee: All payments are assessed a $50 processing fee
- Tuition Deposit: All programs require a one-time $2,500 non-refundable deposit
- Late Fees: $10 per day ($300 maximum per quarter)
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is required. Students must provide certificate of insurance before starting first week (International students can purchase health insurance from the New York State (or New Jersey if they live there) Marketplace once they have their visa. They can use The Drummers Collective as their address.
1-Year Certificate in Music Performance A – $8,250 Per Quarter
(Previously known as 1 Year Certificate)
Notes and Additional Fees
- Application Fee: $75
- Audition Fee: $125
- Technology and Educational Tools Fee: $1,400 (Non-Refundable)
- I-20 Application Processing Fee: $150 (International Students Only)
- Full pay plan: 100% quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins
- Installment plan: 70% of quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins; 30% balance due at end of week 5 of quarter (plus an additional $100 administrative fee)
- Processing Fee: All payments are assessed a $50 processing fee
- Tuition Deposit: All programs require a one-time $2,500 non-refundable deposit
- Late Fees: $10 per day ($300 maximum per quarter)
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is required. Students must provide certificate of insurance before starting first week (International students can purchase health insurance from the New York State (or New Jersey if they live there) Marketplace once they have their visa. They can use The Drummers Collective as their address.
1-Year Certificate in Music Performance B – $8,750 Per Quarter
(Previously known as 1 Year Certificate)
Notes and Additional Fees
- Application Fee: $75
- Audition Fee: $125
- Technology and Educational Tools Fee: $1,400 (Non-Refundable)
- I-20 Application Processing Fee: $150 (International Students Only)
- Full pay plan: 100% quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins
- Installment plan: 70% of quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins; 30% balance due at end of week 5 of quarter (plus an additional $100 administrative fee)
- Processing Fee: All payments are assessed a $50 processing fee
- Tuition Deposit: All programs require a one-time $2,500 non-refundable deposit
- Late Fees: $10 per day ($300 maximum per quarter)
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is required. Students must provide certificate of insurance before starting first week (International students can purchase health insurance from the New York State (or New Jersey if they live there) Marketplace once they have their visa. They can use The Drummers Collective as their address.
1-Year Certificate in Music Performance C – $9,500 Per Quarter
Notes and Additional Fees
- Application Fee: $75
- Audition Fee: $125
- Technology and Educational Tools Fee: $1,400 (Non-Refundable)
- I-20 Application Processing Fee: $150 (International Students Only)
- Full pay plan: 100% quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins
- Installment plan: 70% of quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins; 30% balance due at end of week 5 of quarter (plus an additional $100 administrative fee)
- Processing Fee: All payments are assessed a $50 processing fee
- Tuition Deposit: All programs require a one-time $2,500 non-refundable deposit
- Late Fees: $10 per day ($300 maximum per quarter)
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is required. Students must provide certificate of insurance before starting first week (International students can purchase health insurance from the New York State (or New Jersey if they live there) Marketplace once they have their visa. They can use The Drummers Collective as their address.
1.5-Year Diploma in Vocal Performance
$6,500 Per Quarter for Quarters 1 – 4
$6,000 Per Quarter for Quarters 5 – 6
Notes and Additional Fees
- Application Fee: $75
- Audition Fee: $125
- Technology and Educational Tools Fee: $1,400 (Non-Refundable)
- I-20 Application Processing Fee: $150 (International Students Only)
- Full pay plan: 100% quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins
- Installment plan: 70% of quarterly tuition due 10 days before quarter begins; 30% balance due at end of week 5 of quarter (plus an additional $100 administrative fee)
- Processing Fee: All payments are assessed a $50 processing fee
- Tuition Deposit: All programs require a one-time $2,500 non-refundable deposit
- Late Fees: $10 per day ($300 maximum per quarter)
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is required. Students must provide certificate of insurance before starting first week (International students can purchase health insurance from the New York State (or New Jersey if they live there) Marketplace once they have their visa. They can use The Drummers Collective as their address.
Collective Extension
Professional Development Programs
1.5-Year Music Performance Program – $50,000
2-Quarter Prep Program – $14,500
2-Quarter Intermediate Program – $18,500
(Previously known as 2 Quarter Certificate Program)
1-Year Vocal Performance Program – $25,000
2-Quarter Advanced Vocal Performance Program – $13,000
2-Quarter Pre-Professional Program – $16,500
(Previously known as Two Quarter Elective Intensive Program)
Community Music Programs
Short-term Intensive Programs – $3,999
Weekend Classes – $499 (Music Production) or $799 (Instrument or Vocal)
Private Lessons – $125 or $140 (Artist in Residence) / 55 min
PAYMENT OF TUITION & FEES
The balance of all program tuition is payable in full on the first day of the quarter, unless arrangements have been made for a no-interest payment plan (below). All students are required to pay a general materials fee of $25 per quarter, plus the cost of individual books shown below:
COURSE BOOKS
The following books are required:
| 1. Title: The Collective Musicianship Book | Cost: $19.95+Tax (all divisions) |
| 2. Title: Contemporary Jazz styles for Drums | Cost: $17.95+Tax (Drums Only) |
| 3. Title: Contemporary Rock styles for Drums | Cost: $17.95+Tax (Drums Only) |
| 4. Title: Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian Rhythms for Drums | Cost: $24.95+Tax (Drums Only) |
| 5. Title: Contemporary Rock styles for Bass | Cost: $14.95+Tax (Bass only) |
| 6. Title: Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian Rhythms for Bass | Cost: $24.95+Tax (Bass only) |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
No-Interest Payment Plans
The Collective offers all students enrolling in a NASM-approved program a no-interest payment plan. Applicants and students interested in learning about the payment plan should speak to the Operations Director.
