National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)
Catalog organization: Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs
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What Is National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)?
CMU’s National High School Game Academy is a six-week, noncredit program in which multidisciplinary teams develop original games. Faculty assign roles, and attendance, homework and a personal laptop are required. The 2027 admissions page requires applicants to be current sophomores or juniors and at least 16 by June 26. Its detailed basic application deadline is March 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST; the scholarship route says February 1, despite a conflicting summary widget. The current basic application fee is $75. Exact program tuition and the old 2026 prices must remain distinct; application availability is announced for December 2026 without an opening day.
National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $13,281 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 10–11 |
| Application deadline | March 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
| Listing last updated | October 24, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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