We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the contributions you have made to our country while serving in the Armed Forces. The College for Creative Studies is committed to our veterans and their eligible dependents. While transitioning back into civilian and college life, let us help you with many of the … Continue reading “Resources and Policies for Veterans”
Fill out the FAFSA Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be considered for need-based financial aid. The form is available through the U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov The recommended filing deadline to ensure eligibility for all programs is March 1st. Note that the FAFSA must be … Continue reading “Application Procedures for Financial Aid”
Students will be charged and automatically enrolled in a Tuition Refund Insurance Plan each semester. Subject to the program terms and conditions, if a student withdraws from all classes due to a personal injury, sickness, or mental illness, the Tuition Refund Insurance Plan will cover the following: Injury and Sickness Withdrawals 75% of the insured … Continue reading “Tuition Refund Insurance”
When a course is repeated, the higher grade will be used in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average. Any course, or its equivalent approved course, may be applied only once toward fulfillment of any and all degree requirements, including elective credit. Courses taken at other institutions are not subject to the repeat policy. … Continue reading “Repetitions”
College for Creative Studies uses credit hours as a general measure of academic work and progress toward degrees at both the Undergraduate and Graduate level. The College’s use of credit hours complies with standards established by our accrediting bodies and is consistent with generally accepted practices of peer institutions across the nation. At CCS, one … Continue reading “Assigning Academic Credit”
The academic programs at CCS are designed to challenge students, prepare them for careers in the visual arts and design, and provide them with opportunities to express their ideas through visual and verbal presentations. At least once each academic year, students are expected to participate in a departmental review. Students who do not attend the … Continue reading “Departmental Review Attendance”
Emphasis An emphasis is a required focused area of study within a major and is part of the 60 credits required for the major courses within an undergraduate program. Enrolled students are required to meet the current emphasis credit requirements, which range from 12 to 30 credits depending on the major and emphasis. The following … Continue reading “Areas of Emphasis and Minors”
Financial Obligation When a student registers for a course at the College for Creative Studies, the student enters a financial obligation with the College and is responsible for making timely payments of tuition and all other applicable fees. It is the student’s responsibility to read the policies and procedures of the College and be familiar … Continue reading “Payment Agreement and Disclosure of Collection Costs”
The following payment options are available: Tuition may be paid online, by mail, by phone, or at the Cashier’s window. College for Creative Studies Attn: Cashier 201 E. Kirby Detroit, MI 48202 Phone 313-664-7435 Cashier office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm Students may also pay online through Self Service.
Military tuition assistance (TA) is a benefit that is paid to eligible members and veterans of the United States military branches. TA is not a loan and will not need to be repaid as long as the student enrolls in and attends class. When a student withdraws (officially or unofficially), they may no longer be … Continue reading “Military Tuition Assistance”