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Classes start every month on the 15th

January 15, February 15, March 15, April 15, May 15, June 15
July 15, August 15, September 15, October 15, November 15, December 15


Tuition Breakdown

Recording Arts (Award Year 1) - $14,880
Recording Arts (Award Year 2) - $14,880
Recording Arts (when enrolled all at once) - $29,760

Recording Arts Associates - $36,860

Books, Supplies and Tech Package are additional and vary per program.
A working computer and an aptitude test is required before starting classes.
Tech pachages are shipped after a student has four weeks of good academic standing.

Audio Recording School Mixing Console

Enrollment Process

To get the process started, fill out the enrollment application now!
Enrollment Application
Complete a personal interview with the school director.
Book a Tour / Interview
Carefully look through all of the payment options and fill out any applicable applications.
Order official transcripts from your high school and any previous college. Have them mail it to:
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
4615 City Park Road
Austin, TX 78730
Make sure to do this now to allow time for processing.
Once you have decided on a start date and a tuition structure, set up an orientation / enrollment day. Call 512.231.0344 or email: admin@trcoa.com.
This is a two hour process which is usually set near your start date.

Payment Options

Apply for FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov

Financial aid is only available for those who qualify.

Please contact us at 512.231.0344 or admin@trcoa.com to get information about your FAFSA application.

Dependent Student Example

Independent Student Example

Congratulations on the honor of being eligible for the G.I Bill®.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/index.asp.

To Apply:

  • If you have never used the G.I. Bill® before, complete the 22-1990 form.
  • If you have used the G.I. Bill® to pay for any schooling in the past, complete the 22-1995 form.
  • Click Here to access your benefits information and fill out the 22-1990 or the 22-1995 form.
  • You will need our school address:
    The Recording Conservatory of Austin
    4615 City Park Road
    Austin, TX 78730
    512.231.0344
  • It will take the VA at least 1 to 2 weeks to review your application and send you a benefits certification.
  • Once you have received your benefits certification, call us to schedule an orientation. Remember to bring your high school diploma (or G.E.D.) and your benefits certification sheet to orientation - 512.231.0344.

10% Down Tuition Loan Program (10% Interest)

Recording Arts Program (1st Academic/Award Year Only) -
$1,488 Down (Due at Orientation/Enrollment)
$584 Monthly Payments (29 Months Starting 1 month after classes begin)

Recording Arts Program (2nd Academic/Award Year only) -
$1,488 Down (Due when 2nd Academic/Award Year begins)
Term 1 Loan will be rolled in - Approximately $584 Monthly Payments
(for Approximately 58 Months Starting 1 month after classes begin)

Entire Recording Arts Program -
$2,976 Down (Due at Orientation/Enrollment)
$584 Monthly Payments (58 Months Starting 1 month after classes begin)

*You must apply for this loan option, however it is available to everyone.

Books, Supplies and Tech Package are additional and vary per program.

*This is just an example. Actual amounts may vary.

Loan Application

Stipends Program (No Application, No Interest)

Recording Arts Program (Academic/Award Year 1) - 8 Equal Monthly Payments of $1860

Recording Arts Program (Academic/Award Year 2) - 8 Equal Monthly Payments of $1860

Books, Supplies and Tech Package are additional and vary per program.

(1st Stipend Due at Orientation/Enrollment)

*This is just an example. Actual amounts may vary.

Full Payment

Recording Arts Program (Academic/Award Year 1) - $14,880

Recording Arts Program (Academic/Award Year 2) - $14,880

Entire Recording Arts Program - $29,760

Books, Supplies and Tech Package are additional and vary per program.

(Payment Due at Orientation/Enrollment)

*This is just an example. Actual amounts may vary.