Professional Studies General Information
Enrollment
Professional Studies enrollment is limited to 16 students per course.
Tuition and Deposits
See individual session listings for tuition amounts, deposit amounts and details. Tuition includes instruction only.
Lodging, transportation and meals are not included. A deposit is required to hold a spot in a session.
All Career Training deposits are nonrefundable. Tuition for Career Training sessions is due according to the following
schedule:
| Program | Tuition | Deposit* | Final Payment Due** |
| Outdoor Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Wedding Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Fashion Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| The Modern Studio | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Architectural Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Documentary Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Portrait Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Stock Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Adventure & Lifestyle Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Food & Product Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| Advertising Photography | $1495 | $300 | $1195 |
| * |
Deposits are due at the time of enrollment. All deposits are non-refundable. |
| ** |
Tuition balances for Professional Studies courses are due in full June 27, 2012 |
Financial Aid Opportunities
Student Loan Program - Students interested in our Career Training sessions have the option of applying
for student loans through SLM Financial, a Sallie Mae company. An easy
online application process make this an option for students. Refer to the Student Loans
page outlining the details of the loan. Please contact our office if you have questions.
Veterans Benefits - The Summer Intensive, Professional Studies and Advanced Intensive programs are
approved for Veterans Benefits by the state approving agency.
Lodging
Career Training sessions take place in Missoula. Students pay vendors or landlords directly for housing.
For those coming to Missoula exclusively for the Professional Studies program, information on local hotels is sent upon enrollment.
Equipment and Supplies
A detailed equipment and supplies list will be available to registered Summer Intensive, Professional Studies
and Advanced Intensive students upon enrollment. Please bear in mind that if you are attending Summer Intensive
and/or Advanced Intensive, there is a massive amount of information on equipment available in your coursework,
and with technology continuously changing, it is wise to buy at the last minute. The detailed 2013 Equipment and
Supplies List, which is available upon enrollment, will assist you with your purchasing decisions. In addition,
we provide assistance through our Career Training Bulletin Board (CTBB), accessible to enrolled students via
the Internet. A digital camera, laptop computer and imaging software are required in our Career Training sessions. A list of
specifications and recommendations for these are included in our Equipment and Supplies list.
Information for International Students
RMSP welcomes students from all over the world. We are authorized to issue SEVIS I-20 forms to international
non-immigrant students in order to obtain M-1 student visas. Once you have completed the enrollment
requirements, we will issue you an I-20 form, which you can then take to your nearest U.S. consulate to obtain
a student visa. You must also prove to the consulate that you have the financial resources required for your
education and stay in the U.S. Refer to the State Department Web site at
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html
for more information about student visas and travel in the U.S. You can also check www.nafsa.org
for foreign student information. We cannot predict how long your visa approval process will take, so we recommend
making a decision as early as possible.