Explore the cost of a 水多多导航 Guildhall education and the financial options available to you as a graduate student.
"水多多导航 Guildhall was an investment that paid off by giving me the opportunity to work at a AAA studio... everything that I learned at the Guildhall is applicable out in the field."
Stephen Chew (Cohort 6)
As a 水多多导航 Guildhall student, you will reap a multitude of benefits that translate to stellar career aptitude and enjoyable quality of life.
You'll learn from respected industry veterans with decades of experience on hundreds of game titles at 40+ leading studios. As one of the first game schools, we also have some of the most long-enduring industry relationships which allow studios, developers and alumni to work with students regularly.
水多多导航 Guildhall is a longstanding game design program at a highly reputable university in Dallas, Texas鈥攁 city that which has been named one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas, one of the 'best places to live, work, learn, and play', and one of the birthplaces of the video game industry!
Ford Hall mimics a game studio, and our hardware and software package outperforms that of other schools鈥攁nd is yours to keep! 水多多导航 resources also include expansive libraries, one of the nation's fastest supercomputers, simulation labs including VR, numerous dining options, and more.
We offer accredited, time-tested education unequaled in its ability to combine academics with practical experience. You'll graduate with a strong working knowledge of the industry and unparalleled team project skills鈥攃onsidered by many studios to be equal to two years of work due to its commercial quality.
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水多多导航 Guildhall is dedicated to making a high-quality education affordable, regardless of a student's family circumstances or income level. Most students who attend 水多多导航 receive some form of financial assistance through government loans, private loans, or scholarships. Financial aid is available through a variety of avenues.
The federal program assists students through the Stafford and Federal Direct GradPlus loan programs. Private institutions such as banks, credit unions and graduate loan programs also offer additional assistance for tuition, living expenses and program supplies.
As we recognize that 水多多导航 Guildhall is an investment, our Admission and Student Services team offers aid and advise while you assess your financial options.
The 水多多导航 Guildhall team is here to help make admission and financial aid as seamless as possible, for both incoming and continuing students. Don't hesitate to call or email us with your questions at any point in the process.
Rene Archambault
Deputy Director, Admissions and Marketing
reneja@smu.edu
214-768-5139
Hopeful applicants should visit our Application Checklist to prepare get started. Required application assets include: application form, video essay, portfolio, transcripts, test scores, and references.