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FIDM is a specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment Industries.

It’s a place where creativity and careers merge. We’re hands-on and industry focused. We’re small enough to know our students’ names, but big enough to have the industry contacts and resources to help them meet their goals.

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The four FIDM campuses are: Los Angeles, an Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego. Each campus is strategically located in the cultural meccas of California, teeming with energy, activity, and creative jobs.

Student HousingThrough an application process, FIDM arranges student housing in nearby privately owned and operated apartment complexes with locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Numerous units in these apartment buildings have been reserved for FIDM Students only. This popular option creates an exciting community of FIDM Students in each location. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

1 Bedroom & 1 Bath $899-941 per month.

2 Bedrooms 2 Baths $ 1199 - $120 per month.

Majors Advanced Fashion Design

Apparel Industry Management Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketi

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Business Management Digital Media

Entertainment Set Design & Decoration Fashion Design

Fashion Knitwear Design Film & TV Costume Design

Footwear Design Graphic Design Interior Design

Interior Design Specialties International Manufacturing & Product Development

Jewelry Design

Merchandise Marketing Merchandise Product Development

Textile Design Theatre Costume Design

FIDM’s Connections From A-Z , the top businesses in our industries know

that FIDM Graduates have the hands-on skills to fill their positions. These are just some of the companies who attend our Portfolio Days, post jobs through our Career Center, and hire our alumni. Whether our graduates are styling stars for the Twilight Eclipse premiere, creating jewelry worn by Lady Gaga, working on Forever 21's design team, or making the front page of Women's Wear Daily, they are using the skills and connections gained at FIDM. Our Career Center, which has cultivated a database of over 17,000 employer contacts nationwide, is there for alumni every step of the way with lifelong career support in the industries we serve

Charlotte Russe E! EntertainmentCharlotte Russe E! EntertainmentForever 21 Gap

Guess?JCPenney

Juicy Couture Levi Strauss & Co.

Macy'sNordstrom Old Navy

QuicksilverUrban Outfitters

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Tuition & Financial Aid

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How are financial aid funds credited?Aid cannot be paid until the student registers and attends classes. Financial

aid is disbursed/credited on a quarter-to-quarter basis, with the exception of external grants and stipends. Occasionally a student may

have been awarded financial aid and cash payments that exceed tuition and fee expenses. In some instances, funds are not fully

credited until the end of the academic year. These policies are not determined by the college, but by the federal or state government that

issues the funds. Once excess funds are available, a check will be issued to the student.

How do students remain eligible for financial aid?Student are strongly encouraged to review and follow the Satisfactory

Academic Progress guidance in the Student Consumer Information Handbook (available from the Student Financial Services Office). Most

types of aid require the student to maintain at least half-time attendance. A student Financial Services Fiscal Counselor can answer

questions about changes or new requirements. Do financial aid requirements and programs change?

Yes. The federal and state agencies administering these programs can change eligibility requirements or award amounts. The Student

Financial Services staff can answer any questions about changes or new requirements.

Admissions A Unique Approach

to Education Our students want to

embark on their college education and career development simultaneously, and they want choices. Students are accepted into one of our specialized Associate of Arts degree programs packed with 16-25 challenging courses per major. They dive right into their coursework and every course is applicable to their major and their career goals. This academic preparation provides students with a foundation of technical, leadership, and strategic skills needed to begin their career from day one.

Career Development is the cornerstone of our education and opportunities for student internships abound. Each program's department, as well as our Career Center staff, works with our incredible industry partners to develop special internships and other part-time employment opportunities for our students to complement their coursework. Many of these internships lead to full-time employment upon graduation.

Students intern at a notable list of companies including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bebe, NBC Universal, Guess, Anthropologie, Smashbox, Stila, Sony Pictures Television, Mattel Entertainment and Gaming, and E! Entertainment.

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