Housing/Cost of Living: The school can refer you to nearby housing. We will attempt to match you with a roommate. Most students must budget $400 - $475 per month for rent and utilities

Part-time Employment: We will attempt to help students locate part-time employment.

Financial Aid: Federal Financial Aid is available to qualifying students. AIM administers Stafford Loans, Parent Plus Loans and Pell Grants. Our financial aid advisor will help you determine your eligibility.

Accreditation/Certification: AIM is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. AIM is certified by Georgia Nonpublic Post-Secondary Education Commission. AIM is recognized by the US Department of Education

Graduate Credentials/Credits: AIM graduates receive a certificate of musicianship upon graduation. AIM credits are accepted at many universities across the country, though they may require proficiency testing

Education Tax Credits: Your attendance at AIM may entitle you to an educational tax credit

Preparatory (Prep) Classes: For students who require additional preparation before entering school, Prep Classes are offered the week before each level begins, free of charge. Accepted students receive additional information on prep classes in their acceptance letters.

Enrollment: AIM enrolls continuously throughout the year. Our quarters begin in January, April, July and October.

Based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics' Standard Occupational Classification, some of the occupations that graduates of the Atlanta Institute of Music might enjoy include

• Musician, Instrumental 27-2042.02
• Composer/Arranger 27-2401.04
• Musicians/Singers 27-2042.00
• Sound Engineering Technician 27-4014.00
• AV Equipment Technician 27-4011.00
• Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 25-3021.00

More Information can be located at http://www.onetonline.org/.

Approximately 46% of students who graduate from AIM graduate "on-time", meaning that they complete the program within the normally scheduled 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time).

Following are the rates of Placement (students who find gainful employment in their field of study upon completion of their program at AIM):

Reporting Period	Programs				INSTITUTIONAL TOTALS
	Bass	Drum	Guitar	Recording
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011	85.71%	95.24%	94.74%	87.32%	90.51%
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010	100%	91.30%	92.59%	94.29%	93.48%
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009	71.43%	90.91%	87.10%	N/A*	86.67%
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008	75%	68.75%	93.55%	N/A*	83.64%