applying for admission
1. Complete online application at saa.edu.
2. Submit official high school and/or college transcript [or dated GED score report].
If the high school and/or college transcript reflects a grade point average below a 2.0 cumulative grade point or higher than 10% cumulative absenteeism during junior and senior years of high school, the student must complete the following steps:
a] Submit a brief personal essay describing why one or both of the criteria were not met.
b] Submit two letters of recommendation. These letters should be written by academic educators who are familiar with the student’s work ethic and potential for success at saa.
c] Schedule a personal interview with the Director of Education to discuss why one or both of
the criteria were not met.
These applications will be reviewed and accepted at the Director of Education’s discretion. Each applicant will be notified by mail regarding his or her acceptance to saa.
In the event of home schooling, high school diploma based on the GED, or other non-traditional education, students must send a dated GED score report in place of a transcript. For more information, please contact the Director of Education at 877-300-9866. saa must receive an official copy of the student’s high school diploma or GED score report that meets the stated criteria before the first day of classes.
3. Schedule an appointment to tour the college and meet with an admissions representative for an interview [college visits and interviews may also be completed during an Open House].
The people you’ll meet during your visit to saa are friendly and welcoming—no pressure! The interview is simply a time for us to meet you and talk about your work and saa. Bring samples of your work, which can include drawings, paintings, computer art, sketchbooks, and/or photography. Most students bring 8–10 pieces, but feel free to bring fewer or more. We’ll show you around the college, and take you into some of the classrooms.
4. Acceptance will be granted once both the artwork and official high school and/or college transcript
[or dated GED score report] are approved. Applicants will be notified by mail as to the status
of their acceptance.
5. Once an applicant is accepted, he or she is invited to enroll by filling out and returning the enrollment agreement and paying the $100 enrollment fee [$50 if paid by January 1, 2012]. The enrollment agreement packet and fee may be mailed or personally delivered to saa. The enrollment fee must be in the form of check or money order if received by mail.
6. Once you have filed your 2011 Federal Income Tax Return, call to schedule your Financial Aid Appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 877-300-9866.
SAT/ACT scores
saa encourages students to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test [SAT] and/or the American College Testing Assessment [ACT]. Scores should be sent directly to saa through the appropriate testing report service.
saa code numbers: SAT: 5953 ACT: 6578
international applicants
saa welcomes international students whose previous courses of study and English proficiency have prepared them for a collegiate program. An international student who requires an F-1 [student] visa must apply through the international admission process.
When applying for admission, the student might wish to inquire at the U.S. Consular Office in their home country about general immigration requirements he/she would need to meet if accepted for admission. An international applicant will also be required to give proof of financial responsibility for his/her education. This information will not be used in the admission process but is required in order to issue the I-20. Each enrolling student must also have adequate health and accident insurance.
Students needing an F-1 or an M-1 VISA for fall enrollment must have completed the admissions process by May 1. Details regarding admission of international students can be found at saa.edu.
note: saa does not provide English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. International student applicants must be fluent in English, both written and verbal. International and ESL applicants must successfully complete an English Proficiency Exam prior to admission.
