Fashion Institute of Technology

What is the cost of studying for a year at Fashion Institute of Technology?

For 2024-25, FIT's reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $7,170 for New York residents and $21,692 for out-of-state students. Reported required fees added $1,004 in either category, making tuition and fees $8,174 for residents or $22,696 for nonresidents before living and other expenses.

The reported academic-year room-and-board figure was $26,575, and books and supplies were estimated at $1,850. Adding those figures to tuition and fees produces an illustrative total of $36,599 for a resident or $51,121 for a nonresident. These are not complete individual bills or personalized aid estimates: transportation, personal expenses, and some program materials can add costs, while a commuter's living arrangements may differ substantially from the stated room-and-board figure.

Net price is a different measure: it estimates cost after grant and scholarship aid for students covered by the calculation. Reported average net price was $16,238 for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less and $20,406 for those in the $48,001-$75,000 bracket. An individual award depends on eligibility, residency, enrollment, and other circumstances. Applicants should compare FIT's current cost-of-attendance budget with their own financial-aid offer rather than subtract an average grant from the published price.

What are the work-study opportunities at Fashion Institute of Technology?

Eligible FIT students may use Federal Work-Study to seek paid employment while enrolled. Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program, not an automatic job assignment or a grant paid upfront.

Students generally establish eligibility through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and must find an available position that fits their award and schedule. Earnings are paid for hours worked. Other campus jobs may be available outside Work-Study, with different eligibility and funding rules. Internships are distinct again: their pay, academic-credit rules, and application processes depend on the position and program.

FIT's career services offer students individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, and employer events. These services can help students explore internships and work, but their availability should not be read as a placement or job-offer rate.