Is it possible to find accomodation in North Hollywood LA for 200$ for international students?

Which program of the New York Film Academy do you plan on specializing in? (Please DO NOT say it is acting). The Los Angeles area literally already has about a million wanna be actors/actresses.

As others are TRUTHFULLY trying to make you understand, Los Angeles is one of the MOST expensive places in the country to live in. If you choose to live alone rents will start in the $1200 a month range for a modest apartment. If you wish to share an apartment with room mates it will cost what ever you and your future room mates can afford, and work out among yourselves.

$68,000 tuition? I sure hope it's worth it.

I know NYFA has nice advertising and everything, but you might want to look elsewhere. It's not the most respected in the industry. At least speak to people who have been through their programs before spending that money. And you might save money. What profession are you considering? Maybe you should ask where would you get the best training for your specific interest. You do understand that it's very competitive to get any job, so you want to have the best training possible.

You might be able to find a room (not a whole apartment to yourself) in North Hollywood for about $600 - $800 a month. North Hollywood is inexpensive for most of LA, so it's your best bet for cheap.

Even community colleges have good entertainment industry programs, as an international student you will pay more than residents pay, but much less than NYFA. Here are lists of college based programs in So Cal:

Theatre Arts Programs:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200811...

Cinema Programs (and PCC has a great screenwriting teacher):

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200910...

Good luck!

You mean $300 per MONTH?!?! No way!

Most people who ask this question are unprepared, unrealistic, with no money, no experience, no skills, (no visa), and no plan.

If you are outside the United States, you will need a visa. The nice folks in the immigration forum can help you with that.

Next, you need a plan: First item on the agenda is rent. A decent 1BR apartment in LA currently goes for $1200, give or take. Nicer areas and areas closer to the beach are much higher. Don't expect to move to Santa Monica and get an apartment on the beach for that much. Or Toluca Lake, or Beverly Hills.

Next, you will need a car. Los Angeles is VERY spread out, and train service is extremely limited. If you don't have a car, you will have to take a bus, which takes 3 times longer to get anywhere than a car.

All told, it generally takes about $3,000 per month to live here. If you don't have a job that pays that much or skills that can get you that kind of job, stay where you are. If you are unskilled and work for minimum wage (or for tips like bartending or waiting tables), you'll only make about $1200 per month.

And speaking of jobs, they are rather hard to come by now. College grads seeking employment are having a very tough time of it right now, since the job market is flooded with experienced people who were laid off. Unemployment is over 12% right now. Not exactly the kind of job market you want to move into.

Finally, you will need money. Landlords want first month's rent and a security deposit up front. You'll need money for food, transportation, utilities, etc. The consensus in this forum is that you need about $7500 to start out.

So there's your plan. And please don't tell us that you have dreams of being an actor or singer. That sets off another alarm. We already have a million (literally) wannabe actors in this town. Don’t even get me started.

I'm inclined to agree with Maliboo, NYFA does not have the greatest repuation, and I don't think they are accredited. Consider someplace like UCLA instead. $68 k for tuition? That's outrageous. You could go to USC for that money.

As for a room for $200 - 300, a month, unlikely unless you can find a house to share with others, or a senior who will cut you a break in exchange for help around the house.

Good luck.

Being a student is tough, unfortunately $200-$300 bucks isn't going to find you a room anywhere and if someone does offer a room for that much I can guarantee you it will not be a living situation you want to be involved in.

Rents in and around LA typically run $1200.00 and up for a one bedroom, and $1500.00 and up for a two bedroom. Go onto www.craigslist.com and look at the roommate wanted advertisements to get an idea of the range. I think you need to at least be in the $700.00 range.

yes, just find a spot for your trailer

hey you dont be so cheap