NYIAD Frequently Asked Questions
We are confident that the New York Institute of Art and Design offers the right online course for you. In the following Q+A, we answer key questions about NYIAD so that you can be sure that we will meet your highest expectations. If you don't find the answer to your question here, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-583-1742.
It's easy. Simply fill out our online enrollment application or call us at 1-800-583-1742 to enroll over the phone.
Tuition for each of our courses varies. You can check out the cost of art and design courses from NYIAD here.
Yes. All of NYIAD's courses are online. There are no residential classrooms or campuses.
All NYIAD students are paired with a personal mentor. He or she is a working professional in your field of study and a licensed teacher there to guide you and answer all your questions as you move through your course. You will get personalized feedback on your projects and you are free to contact your mentor at any time throughout the course. Learn more about the NYIAD mentor program here.
We've been in business for over 25 years and in that time we've trained thousands of successful people just like you. There are NYIAD graduates who own their own businesses, work for large corporations, sell their own jewelry online and more.
Whenever you are ready. NYIAD courses are online and you can get started anytime. Simply enroll online and we'll send you an email with the login information you need to get started.
The New York Institute of Art and Design is an online school and all of our courses are online. There are no residential classrooms or campuses.
Absolutely not. We know you're busy with other things - that's why our courses are self-paced. You can learn anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected device. Study with no deadlines or due dates, as we give you up to 18 months to complete the program at whatever speed you’re comfortable with.
No you do not. Our courses are designed to take you from wherever you are now to wherever you want to go. We assume no prior training. Our training starts with the basics and gradually moves on to more advanced skills and techniques.
Of course you can. And when you do, you qualify for a 25% discount on all courses. To find out more, call 1-800-583-1742.
Yes, you both save 25%. To find out more, call 1-800-583-1742.
No. Unless otherwise stated, all discount are off the full price of the course.
You can call or email us anytime. Our Manhattan offices are open from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Check out all the contact information for NYIAD here.
Yes. All of NYIAD's courses are offered entirely online. You can take our online courses on any internet-connected device - desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones.
It depends on your schedule and how much time you have to devote to the course. We give you up to 18 months to complete the course at no additional charge. The average completion time for all our courses ranges from 8-12 months.
Yes they do. Since over 60% of our students want to earn money with their skills, we cover the business skills you'll need to get started. You can become an interior designer, a professional wedding or event planner, learn to make jewelry, become a professional stylist or image consultant. Pursue your passion and turn it into a lucrative career.
All you need is an internet-connected device to access your course materials.
The New York Institute of Art and Design has a proud history of creative professionals across a variety of fields from interior design to wedding and event planning and graphic design. Every graduate will receive an NYIAD Certificate of Completion that proves you have the skills required to make it in the field. In addition, several of our courses are certified by professional organizations in their corresponding industry. Our Interior Design Course is certified by Designer Society of America and our Wedding Planning Course is certified by the Association of Bridal Consultants.
Because we have students from all over the world, not just in one region, we are not able to offer opportunities like this. However, your student advisor will gladly help you brainstorm ways to find some in your area.
No, students shouldn’t claim their NYIAD tuition payments on their federal or state tax returns. Because we do not participate in the United States Department of Education student aid programs, we are not an eligible institution for students to claim or qualify for various tax credits. With this in mind, we do not send students or graduates 1098 forms or any other paperwork needed for filing your yearly return.
Because of the lower cost and shorter length of our courses, they do not meet the requirements for standard financial aid programs. However, NYIAD is approved to offer military financial assistance for veterans and spouses. Learn more about NYIAD's military tuition assistance programs here.
If your country is not listed on the enrollment form, this is because we do not currently accept credit cards from said country. In order to enroll, you must first contact the school and complete a bank transfer. Please contact the school for more information.
Your email address that you signed up with is your username. After you enroll, you should receive an email with login instructions. To log in, visit https://courses.nyiad.edu/auth/login.
Every student has access to the NYIAD student forum where you can interact with other students, graduates and NYIAD staff members. The forum is located at https://forum.nyiad.edu/.
We do not accept transfer credit for any of our courses. Students wishing to transfer coursework from here to another institution should check with the receiving institution to understand their policy on transfer credits.