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MAKING YOUR MARK ON THE MUSIC AND RECORDING INDUSTRY begins at CRAS

Step 1 – Complete Your Application

Step 1 – Complete Your Application

Complete the CRAS online Admissions application. If you have submitted an Admissions application and required documentation, have been interviewed, and accepted, move to the next step.

If not, contact the admissions department at 1-800-562-6383.

What You’ll Need for the Application:

  • Photo or PDF proof of high school or GED graduation
  • Educational background
  • Employment history (if applicable)
  • 2 non-family personal references
  • 2 emergency contacts/family resources

Step 2 – Place Your Deposit

Step 2 – Place Your Deposit

The next step is to place your deposit of $350.00 to secure a seat in a class.*

We accept online payment with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or Visa debit card. If a credit card is not available, you may send a personal check, money order or cashier’s check to 1205 North Fiesta Blvd. Gilbert, AZ. 85233.

Once a deposit has been received, you will be assigned a Class Start Date and the Student Financial Services department can begin the process of determining your financial options and eligibility.

*An additional fee that is not part of the tuition payment could be charged for changing anticipated enrollment date.

Step 3 – CRAS School Catalog

Step 3 – CRAS School Catalog

Download your CRAS School Catalog by using the link below. Look through this catalog and familiarize yourself with our policies, campus information, curriculum and more.

Step 4 – Enrollment Paperwork (Part 1)

Step 4 – Enrollment Paperwork (Part 1)

To complete the Admissions portion of your enrollment guide, there are a few things you will need to accomplish. The first part is your Enrollment Agreement, which can be filled out with your Admissions Representative.

Schools with a requirement for students receiving Title IV funds to accept or agree to a pre-dispute arbitration agreement as a condition of enrollment, must make available to enrolled students, prospective students, and the public, a written plain language disclosure of those conditions of enrollment.

Conservatory Recording Arts and Sciences cannot require the borrower to participate in arbitration or any internal dispute resolution process offered by the institution prior to filing a borrower defense to repayment application with the Department pursuant to 685.206(e); the school cannot, in any way, require students to limit, relinquish, or waive their ability to pursue filing a borrower defense claim, pursuant to 685.206(e) at any time; and any arbitration, required by a pre-dispute arbitration agreement, tolls (pauses) the limitations period for filing a borrower defense to repayment application pursuant to 685.206(e)(6)(ii).

Step 5 – Enrollment Paperwork (Part 2)

Step 5 – Enrollment Paperwork (Part 2)

The second part of your paperwork requirements is to fill out an Official Transcript Request Form. It’s imperative that we receive an “official transcript” proving your high school graduation or completion of your GED.

Step 6 – Apply for Financial Aid

Step 6 – Apply for Financial Aid

Step 6 begins the Financial Aid portion of your CRAS Enrollment. Please contact the Student Financial Services department to complete your Financial Aid.

International Students at CRAS

CRAS is an SEVP-Certified school and can accept international students who meet M-1 visa requirements.

Step 1 – Complete Your Application

Step 1 – Complete Your Application

Complete the CRAS online Admissions application. If you have submitted an Admissions application and required documentation, have been interviewed, and accepted, move to the next step. If not, contact the admissions department at 1-800-562-6383.

What You’ll Need for the Application:
• Photo or PDF proof of high school or GED graduation
• Educational background
• Employment history (if applicable)
• 2 non-family personal references
• 2 emergency contacts/family resources

Step 2 – Apply for a M-1 Student Visa

Step 2 – Apply for a M-1 Student Visa

After you have been accepted at CRAS, you will be enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and can apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an M-1 student visa.

Step 3 – Submit Form I-20

Step 3 – Submit Form I-20

After enrollment, CRAS will provide you with a Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (M-1) Student Status-For Vocational Students) to present to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview.

M-1 visa holders are not permitted to work during the course of their studies. They must show that sufficient funds are available to pay all tuition and living costs for the entire period of intended stay. Full tuition is due three weeks prior to the first day of class.