2.  FIDM is a specialized, private
college dedicated to educating
students for the
Fashion, Graphics, Interior
Design, and Entertainment
Industries.
Basic Facts
 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.
School In Los Angeles, California

3.  Student Housing
The four FIDM Through an application process, FIDM
campuses are: arranges student housing in nearby privately
Los owned and operated apartment complexes
Angeles, an with locations in Los Angeles, Orange
Francisco, Ora County, and San Diego. Numerous units in
nge these apartment buildings have been
reserved for FIDM Students only. This popular
County, and option creates an exciting community of
San Diego. FIDM Students in each location. Space is
Each campus assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
is strategically 1 Bedroom & 1 Bath $899-941 per month.
located in the 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths $ 1199 - $120 per
cultural month.
meccas of
California, tee
ming with
energy, activit
y, and
creative jobs.

4.  Advanced Fashion Design
 Apparel Industry Management
 Beauty Industry Merchandising &
Marketing
 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

5.  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! Entertainment
Charlotte Russe
E! Entertainment
Forever 21 Gap
Guess?
JCPenney
Juicy Couture
Levi Strauss & Co.
Macy's
Nordstrom
Old Navy
Quicksilver
Urban Outfitters
Vans

6. 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.

7.  A Unique Approach to  Career Development is
Education the cornerstone of our
 Our students want to education and
embark on their college opportunities for student
education and career internships abound.
development Each program's
simultaneously, and department, as well as
they want choices. our Career Center staff,
Students are accepted works with our
into one of our incredible industry
specialized Associate of partners to develop
Arts degree programs special internships and
packed with 16-25 other part-time
challenging courses per employment
major. They dive right opportunities for our
into their coursework students to
and every course is complement their
applicable to their coursework. Many of
major and their career these internships lead to
goals. This academic full-time employment
preparation provides upon graduation.
students with a
foundation of Students intern at a
technical, leadership, a notable list of
nd strategic skills companies including
needed to begin their the Academy of Motion
career from day one. Picture Arts and
Sciences, Bebe, NBC
Universal, Guess,
Anthropologie,
Smashbox, Stila, Sony
Pictures Television,
Mattel Entertainment
and Gaming, and E!
Entertainment.