College Profile
Rocky Mountain School of Photography
T: 800-394-7677
F: 406-721-9133
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Quick Info: (annual estimates)
Student/Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | In State Tuition | $27,950.00 |
Enrollment | 50 | Out-of-State Tuition | $27,950.00 |
College Type | Private, unaccredited, trade school | Books & Supplies | |
Application Fee | Room & Board |
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Admissions:
Andrew Benson
T: 406-543-0171
F: 406-721-9133
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Admission Requirements
Application
To apply for Professional Intensive (PI) please click the "Apply Now" button above and follow the online instructions. We accept applications for our Professional Intensive program up to the start of the program if space is available. However, due to limited enrollment, we suggest you apply early. In the event that the program is full, you will be notified and your name will be placed on a waiting list. There is no application fee.
During the application process you will be asked to:
- Give us some information about yourself
- Write a short essay about your photographic goals and what you hope to accomplish after PI
- Upload two letters of recommendation (one personal, the other professional)
- Take a short quiz on computer skills
Enrollment
Once your application is reviewed, RMSP will send an email to you indicating acceptance or denial. If you are accepted into the program, you will be asked to return to this website to enroll. To complete the enrollment process, you must read and agree to the Enrollment Agreement. If you are younger than 18 years old at the time of enrollment, a parent or guardian must perform this task. You complete the enrollment process by paying your tuition deposit (see Tuition tab).
Entrance Requirements
No prior photographic experience is necessary for enrollment in Professional Intensive, although some experience is recommended. Our selection process is designed to accept students who can meet the demands of this comprehensive and challenging education. In order to enroll in Professional Intensive, we require that you are a U.S. citizen, and that you:
- Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a full or part-time career as a professional photographer.
- Are fully comfortable with intermediate-level computer operating tasks.
- Are able to demonstrate personal and professional qualities that include a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, an ability to adapt to new technologies, an ability to get along with others in group situations and the determination to succeed.
- Are a high school graduat
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Requirements
Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option Loan
Students interested in the Professional Intensive program have the option of applying for a student loan through SLM Financial, a Sallie Mae company. For those students approved for an educational loan through SLM Financial, SLM Financial will make tuition payments to RMSP according to the disbursement schedule agreed upon by the student and RMSP. Students approved for a loan through SLM Financial are required to pay their tuition deposit up front. For that reason, we recommend that students finalize loan applications prior to remitting their tuition deposit. To learn more about, and apply for a loan, please visit www.salliemae.com/student-loans/career-training-smart-option-student-loan/?lnkid=SM-HP-loanoptions-careertraining.
Veterans Benefits
The Professional Intensive program is approved for Veterans Benefits by the State Approving Agency. Many times these benefits can be transferred to family members.
RMSP High School Scholarships
Rocky Mountain School of Photography will award five $5000 tuition scholarships to five high school graduates who graduate the same year they begin Professional Intensive. To learn more about the scholarships and how to apply, please visit rmsp.com/hsscholarship.
Scholarships
Scholarship Requirements
RMSP High School Scholarships
Rocky Mountain School of Photography will award five $5000 tuition scholarships to five high school graduates who graduate the same year they begin Professional Intensive. To learn more about the scholarships and how to apply, please visit rmsp.com/hsscholarship.
Activities:
- Photography
Academics
Bachelor Degrees
Associate Degrees
Certificate Degrees
Expert Camera Skills
Composition & Aesthetics
Lighting Mastery
Advanced Image Editing
File Management
Efficient Workflows
Professional Retouching
Archival Photo Printing
Developing Your Vision
Marketing & Branding
Creating a Business Plan
Finances & Accounting
Estimates & Contracts
Pricing Considerations
Client Relations
What Buyers Want
Contemporary Trends
Networking
Portfolio Development
Graphic Design
Websites & Blogs
Social Media Marketing
Instructor & Peer Critiques
Multimedia & Videography
Storytelling & Interviewing
Mentorship
Graduate Degrees