Dear CCA Families,

Over the past week, CCA sent your student four emails covering plans and support for the 2026–27 academic year. We wanted to make sure you have the same information — and give you a starting point for the conversation at home.

• Financial incentives: New financial awards for Summer 2026 and the 2026–27 academic year for students who register by April 6, 2026
  • Undergraduate CCA Legacy Award: $5,000/year ($2,500 per Fall and Spring semesters, for full-time enrolled students)
  • Graduate CCA Legacy Award: $2,500/year ($1,250 Fall and Spring semesters, for full-time enrolled students)
  • Summer 2026 Access Award: $1,000 discount (for 6+ units in Summer 2026)

Total institutional aid, including the CCA Legacy Award, is capped at 60% of tuition per semester. Awards are prorated for students whose existing aid, combined with the CCA Legacy Award, would exceed this threshold. Students already at or above 60% are not eligible for this award, though their existing support remains unchanged. As previously communicated, tuition rates will remain unchanged for the 2026–2027 academic year.

• Preliminary teach-out pathways: You can explore preliminary pathways by browsing either by CCA program to find comparable offerings at potential partner schools or by institution to see which specific programs each partner supports.
• Academic experience: Overview of enhanced studio/lab access, additional exhibition opportunities, and experiential learning.

If you have additional questions, please email questions@cca.edu.

More information is on the way. We'll continue to share updates as details are finalized. Thank you for your trust and your continued support of your student.

Warm regards,

TT Takemoto, Interim Provost
Margo Landy, Vice President of Enrollment Management

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