1500 Sound Academy Veterans Shopping List
Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and any other additional costs.
TOTAL STUDENT CHARGES AND FEES:
| Tuition On Ground | Music Industry & Fundamentals (6 Month) | $12,500 |
| Tuition On Ground | 1 Month Course | $2,250 |
| Equipment* | Current Year Total Cost | $3,000 |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee** | $0.50 per 1k | N/A (The Academy covers the cost) |
A full list of suggested equipment can be found below and in the Academy’s course catalog. Note* 1500 Sound Academy does not supply the below items. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase and obtain them:
Equipment cost breakdown:
| Equipment | Cost | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Macbook Pro | $2,000 | Macbook Pro |
| PACE iLok3 - USB | $40 | |
| Ableton Live software | $270 | Ableton Live Suite |
| Pro Tools software | $99 | Pro Tools Educational Discount |
| External Hard Drive | $50 | WD Passport Portable USB 3.0 |
| Audio Interface | $199 | Scarlett 2i2 |
| Microphone | $199 | Blue Spark |
| Midi Controller | $99 | M-Audio Keystation |
| Headphones | $150 | V-Moda Over Ear |
| Studio Monitor Speakers | $150 | JBL 305 |
Estimated cost of living expenses
1500 Sound Academy offers in-residence instruction. It does not have any dormitory facilities or housing arrangements. 1500 Sound Academy assumes no responsibility to find or assist a student in finding housing. Any housing needs are the sole responsibility of the student.
Finding housing in Los Angeles can be challenging. Consider researching housing options before deciding to apply to the academy. The table below contains an availability and estimation of the range of costs for nearby housing. Estimates are based on monthly rent for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment.
| Neighborhood | Miles from the Academy | Availability | Cost range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood | 0-5 | 10-20 units | $1150 - $1800 |
| Westchester | 0-5 | 10-20 units | $1600 - $2400 |
| El Segundo | 0-5 | 10-20 units | $1500 - $2200 |
| Hawthorne | 5 - 10 | 30-40 units | $1300 - $2000 |
| Los Angeles | 5 - 10 | 50-100+ units | $1000 - $1800 |
| Santa Monica | 5 - 10 | 10-20 units | $1700 - $2500 |
| Culver City | 5 - 10 | 20-30 units | $1700 - $2300 |
Amount of costs above that are covered by VA Education Benefits.
Factors including dates of service, dependent status and prior use of education benefits makes every veteran’s eligibility unique. Our certifying officials are proficient in projecting eligibility. Additionally, the Department of Veteran Affairs will determine benefit eligibility. The Department of Veteran Affairs can be reached at 1-888-GIBILL-1.
Other types of Federal and institutional financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive.
1500 Sound Academy does not participate in state or federal student financial aid programs.
The Academy is committed to making music education accessible for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Our many corporate sponsors align with this vision and have graciously sponsored scholarships for several students attending 1500 Sound Academy. Scholarship awards are not offered on a regular basis as they become available at different times throughout the year.
Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.
As of August 2021, 1500 Sound Academy offers student financing options through Climb Credit. There are four options for students to choose from. The average debt upon graduation will vary depending on which payment option the student chooses. Each option is below and the average debt upon graduation is included:
Pay Full Tuition – One-Time Payment
Average Debt upon graduation = $0
Pay as you Go – Pay per month for 7 months
Average Debt upon graduation = $0
Loan – 42-to-60-month terms
Average Debt upon graduation = $13,248
0% Loan – 24-month term
Average Debt upon graduation = $9,240
Information regarding completion and job placement rates.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0465/5549/6598/files/All_Programs_SPFS_2019.pdf
Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits.
TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT 1500 SOUND ACADEMY
The transferability of credits you earn at 1500 Sound Academy is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the certificate of completion or diploma that you earn in the 1500 Sound Academy educational programs is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the certificate of completion and/or diploma that you earn in an educational program at 1500 Sound Academy is not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending 1500 Sound Academy to determine if your certificate of completion that you earned in an educational program will transfer.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO 1500 SOUND ACADEMY
1500 Sound Academy does not accept credits earned at other institutions, through challenge examinations, or placement tests.
VA ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
1500 Sound Academy maintains a written record of the previous education and training of the veteran or eligible person. The record will clearly indicate all credit granted and indicate if any courses within the program will be waived, with the training period shortened proportionately, and the veteran or eligible person and the Department of Veterans Affairs so notified.
Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares the individual.
NA
Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.
https://climbcredit.com/compare/paths
Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for universities to provide financial information to students using benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of title 38, U.S.C., or chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C. For timely updates about this new law, please visit the Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 webpage.
