
Youth Academy Eligibility and Start Dates
The AFI Teen Academy accepts 8 students per year ages 13 through 19. Students serious about a career in fashion, fashion related careers or sewn product manufacturing benefit from this program. Note: Only serious students need apply. Click here to submit application.
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Enrollment Open: Application Open
Registration Deadline: March 10, 2025
1st Session Start: March 29, 2025
2nd Session Start: June 21, 2025
Program End: Annually
Parent/Student Interview: Required
The AFI Youth Academy is not a traditional graded academic program. Students are required to complete studies on Saturdays in lieu of some online assignments. Program acceptance require the following:
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Parent participation approval.
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Application submission
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Parent and Student interview.
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Regular attendance in face-to-face classes and some online assignments. (Maximum 3 unexcused absences)
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Application Deadline subject to close early if maximum student participation is reached.
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To request the Student Pay Plan, click here.