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Nothing is worth “any price”! How old are you? I ask because this is the way teenagers talk, and I was under the impression you were older. Dreams are not reality. In the real world, loans have to be repaid. Even assuming someone is willing to cosign for you (a huge financial risk for anyone), even assuming you get past the audition requirements for this college, even assuming you get some kind of grant (which is unlikely to make a much of a dent in the costs), how would you propose to repay all the money borrowed to finance your “dream”? Because with a degree in vocal performance, you will most likely be working once again as an English teacher–and doing it back home, because you won’t have the visa required to work in the US. And that load of debt will get in the way of everything else you may want out of life–marriage, home, children, travel, etc. I’m sorry, but you’re betting on a silly, romantic notion that won’t materialize. Study music the cheapest way you can at home. If you’re any good, you can come to NYC after you have your degree and see if you have a chance at a singing career. NYC isn’t going anywhere. </p>
<p>As for that large percentage of internationals at the college? Tells you nothing. They may be welcomed with open arms because they are full pay and help keep the place afloat.</p>