NYIP Frequently Asked Questions

It’s easy. Simply fill out our online enrollment application or call us at 1 800-583-1736 to enroll by phone.

Tuition for each of our courses varies. You can check out the cost of photography classes from NYIP here.

Yes. All of NYIP's courses are online. There are no residential classrooms or campuses.

All NYIP students get paired with a professional photography mentor. He or she is a working pro and licensed teacher there to guide you and answer all your questions as you work through your the curriculum. You will get personalized feedback on your photo projects and you are free to contact your mentor at any time. Learn more about the NYIP photography mentor program here.

The New York Institute of Photography has been helping students develop their photography skills for more than 100 years. There are NYIP graduates who operate their own studio, manage growing businesses, work as staff photographers at papers all over the country, and more.

Whenever you are ready. NYIP courses are online and you can get started anytime. Simply enroll online and we'll send you an email with the login information you need to get started.

NYIP offers online photography classes, as a result there are no residential classrooms or campuses.

Absolutely not. We know you're busy with other things. That's why our courses are self-paced. You can learn anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected device. Learn photography on your schedule, in your free time, with no deadlines or due dates.

No prior experience necessary! Our courses are designed to take you from wherever you are now to wherever you want to go without assuming that you have any prior training. Our photography classes start with the basics and gradually build to more advanced skills and techniques.

Of course you can. And when you do, you qualify for a 25% discount on all courses. To find out more, call 1 800-583-1736.

Yes, you both save 25%. To find out more, call 1 800-583-1736.

No. Unless otherwise stated, all discount are off the full price of the course.

You can call or email us anytime. Our offices are open from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Check out all the contact information for NYIP here.

Yes. All of NYIP's courses are entirely online. You can take our online photography classes on any internet-connected device - desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones. Note that you will need access to a computer to upload your photo projects.

Ultimately, it depends on your schedule and how much time you can dedicate to your course. You’ll have up to 18 months to complete, which gives you time to work at the pace that’s right for you.

Our Professional Photography Course includes a unit on the business side of photography to help prepare students to start earning money through their photography.

However, the Fundamentals of Digital Photography, which is our beginner photography course, does not include business training.

To get the most from your NYIP training, we recommend a camera with a manual mode, so you'll have the ability to adjust the aperture and shutter speed.

For lenses, a basic "kit" lens like an 18-55mm will serve you well for our courses. Longer telephoto zoom lenses can also be helpful, but are not required.

It’s recommended that you have a computer for processing and submitting your photos. However, if you can get your photos onto a tablet or smartphone then you may be able complete the course on a mobile device as well.

We encourage you to call us if you are not sure you have the right equipment.

NYIP has a proud history of training successful photographers. Every graduate receives an NYIP Certificate of Completion that proves they have the skills to make it as a professional photographer. In addition, if you want to become a photographer, our courses teach you the business skills you need to set rates, find clients and get hired.

Because we have students from all over the world, not just in one region, we are not able to offer opportunities like this. However, your student advisor will gladly help you brainstorm about ways to find some in your area.

No, students shouldn’t claim their NYIP tuition payments on their federal or state tax returns. Because we do not participate in the United States Department of Education student aid programs, we are not an eligible institution for students to claim or qualify for various tax credits. With this in mind, we do not send students or graduates 1098 forms or any other paperwork needed for filing your yearly return.

Because of the lower cost and shorter length of our courses, they do not meet the requirements for standard financial aid programs. However, NYIP is approved to offer military financial assistance for veterans and spouses. Learn more about NYIP's military tuition assistance programs here.

If your country is not listed on the enrollment form, this is because we do not currently accept credit cards from this country. In order to enroll, you must first contact the school and complete a bank transfer. Please contact the school for more information.

Your email address that you signed up with is your username. After you enroll, you should receive an email with login instructions. To log in, visit https://courses.nyip.edu/.

Every student has access to the NYIP student forum where you can interact with other students, graduates and NYIP staff members. The forum is located at http://forum.nyip.edu.

We do not accept transfer credit for any of our courses. Students wishing to transfer coursework from here to another institution should check with the receiving institution to understand their policy on transfer credits.