Fashionista-in-training... turned Makeup Artist?

[PBunnieP]

I've wanted to be a fashion designer all my life, I've worked so hard and gotten accepted by FIT (one of the top fashion schools in the world) but I can't go because of financial difficulties.
In my depressed state I've started looking into makeup artistry... I"m already a painter/designer so I feel that the turn to makeup won't be a hard, but I dont have the money right now to go to makeup school. I still eventually want to do fashion but perhaps do makeup as a side job? What do you guys thing of this? Any suggestions would be great.

 

[KAIA]

I totally understand what you are saying, I'm in the exact situation I want to be Fshion designer sooo bad, but yeah I don't have money to go to school.. anyway.. I think It's a great idea! you should go for it!, I think that make-up / fashion is related anyway.. good luck!

 

[MisStarrlight]

I know TONS of stylists that have turned to or started off w/ makeup.

OT, but have you looked into financial aid? FIT is a state school & therefore actually really cheap (in the scheme of things)....it's about the same price per semester as 1 month of MUD.

 

[PBunnieP]

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Originally Posted by MisStarrlight I know TONS of stylists that have turned to or started off w/ makeup. OT, but have you looked into financial aid? FIT is a state school & therefore actually really cheap (in the scheme of things)....it's about the same price per semester as 1 month of MUD.

I've looked into alot of things but in FINE PRINT they've stated that they dont offer finacial assisatance to "international students". I live in Vancouver, Canada... so i'd be considered international. It sucks so bad. They want me to pay a MINIMUM Of $30000 USD a year, and I dont even think that's total cost. No way that is going to happy...unless a pie drops outta heaven. Plus I live in a family of 4 with only one parent working... you see my problem now?

 

[aeni]

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Originally Posted by PBunnieP I've looked into alot of things but in FINE PRINT they've stated that they dont offer finacial assisatance to "international students". I live in Vancouver, Canada... so i'd be considered international. It sucks so bad. They want me to pay a MINIMUM Of $30000 USD a year, and I dont even think that's total cost. No way that is going to happy...unless a pie drops outta heaven. Plus I live in a family of 4 with only one parent working... you see my problem now?

I'm in the same position on the international student bit. I'm attending VFS in 3 weeks and I can't get any finaid from them, just good ol' American bank loans.

 

[MisStarrlight]

FIT is only like $6000 for out of state students...but yeah, I totally understand the $ issues (That sucks about international students though, I had no idea)

Aeni brings up a good point...if you/your parents have decent credit call up regular banks & ask about their student loans (Wachovia has been pretty good to me)

Also, it may be different w/ student visas or whatever, but if you can establish residency somehow, tuition drops down to $2100/semester.

 

[FacesbyNiki]

go for it!! that's just another step towards your goal. it's all in the same industry and you'll meet lots of people.

DO NOT GIVE UP!!!