Untitled Document 1. Start the process of looking for a school a year in advance - no less than six months in advance. Pin this list on the wall of your apartment, along with a calendar so that it glares at you while you eat, work, and sleep. Most information will be sent to you free of charge.
Catalogues can take a long time to reach their destination.
Things to look for in the directory in the directory of art schools Find out if Teaching Assistantships, Fellowships, or Tuition Waivers are offered in the 1st or 2nd year. The Directory, MFA Programs in the Visual Arts, has a chart at the beginning with programs available at each school. Admission requirements differ from school to school. Make sure you read the information carefully - be on the look out for special requirements. You should take immediate note of any school offering fellowships, assistantships or tuition waivers to first year students.