Performing Arts Academy

SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS TUITION AND POLICIES

TUITION FOR 2012 PROGRAMS

SUMMER MUSIC POLICIES

All programs for high school students require audition submissions. Consult the Program or audition page for exact requirements. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be accepted or considered. Audition submissions will not be returned.

An application fee and completed registration form is required with all audition submissions. Audition submissions will not be considered or reviewed without an accompanying fee and registration form. The application fee is non-refundable.

LATE REGISTRATION
Vocal submissions received after the third deadline (March 31st) will be considered late and will be considered if space is still available. Late registration fees will be applied as follows in place of the $35 registration fee:
April 1st - 30th -  $45
May 1st - 31st - $55
After May 31st - $75

Instrumental registration deadline is May 1st. Applications received after this date must be accompanied by a $45 registration fee.

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT
Voice students who send their application by January 20th receive 15% off their entire tuition. Early application also provides students with good financial aid consideration.

Instrumental students who apply by March 1st will receive a 10% discount off their entire tuition.

ACCEPTANCE AND NOTIFICATION
Acceptance notifications will be made by email on or before the notification deadline. Please add these two email addresses to your address book once you apply: academy@okcu.edu; jmoad@okcu.edu

In order to reserve your place in a program, students must return the following by the due dates provided in your acceptance email:

- half tuition payment
- completed rules and regulations form
- emergency contact form
- release & waiver form

Accepted students will find this information on our website under "Summer Admitted Students".

Failure to send payment by the designated time will result in retraction of acceptance and your spot will be given to another applicant. The Performing Arts Academy accepts no liability for payments delayed due to mail or other acts. Applicants may call the Academy office at (405) 208-5410 to receive payment confirmation.

PAYMENT DEADLINES
Tuition must be paid in full by May 20th or within two weeks of acceptance notification if applying after May 1st. Failure to receive payment may result in retraction of acceptance.

Participants who wish to cancel their participation in a Summer Program must do so in writing one month prior to the start of their program to receive a full refund (less application fee). Failure to act within this time frame will result in no monetary reimbursement. Application fees are non-refundable. If an accepted applicant must cancel less than one month before the start of their program due to sickness or medical condition, the applicant must submit a written doctor’s verification of illness. Refund will not be issued until doctor’s verification is received. Once verification is received, the applicant will be refunded 70% of the tuition paid. Doctor’s verification must be received within 5 working days of program cancellation or no refund will be issued.

DISMISSAL
The Performing Arts Academy reserves the right to expel any student for violations of PAA policies, University regulations or state law without refunding any fees paid. If a student decides to withdraw from the program after arriving at OCU, there will be no refund. Students who are expelled or leave during the program must make their own travel arrangements and provide for airport transportation.

It is the responsibility of each parent and student to be familiar with all the financial policies stated above.  An application submission and/or program acceptance is acknowledgment that the OCU Summer Program tuition and policies are clearly understood.

All applications, payment and questions may be directed to the Performing Arts Academy Office at (405) 208-5410. Fax number is (405) 208-5218. Emails may be sent to academy@okcu.edu

OCU SUMMER MUSIC FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The OCU Summer Program is pleased to offer a comprehensive financial aid and scholarship program to summer applicants.

DISCOUNTS
Early Bird Discount - Submit your application before January 20th and receive 15% off your entire tuition.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The OCU Summer Program is pleased to offer special scholarships to students selected to participate in their state's high school All-State Ensemble. Because each state is different, we recognize only those ensembles organized by the state's Music Educators Association, and only participation at the state level. We do not recognize regional, local or jr. high ensembles.

Students receiving these honors must indicate them on their registration form. Documentation of these awards must be sent along with the audition submission and summer application. Documentation will not be returned - copies are fine. Failure to include documentation may cause delay in review of your audition. Documentation may include acceptances/invitation letters, or xeroxed copies of the program with student's name in it.

FINANCIAL AID
The OCU Summer Programs is pleased to award financial assistance to qualified students.

Financial aid is awarded for both financial need and talent. Students will not be considered for financial aid until an audition submission and all required documentation has been received and reviewed.

To apply for financial aid, you must fill out the financial aid section on the summer registration form. In addition, you must submit a copy of your family's most recent tax return and include a recommendation letter from someone able to comment on your musical ability and desire to pursue musical studies.

Students & parents must apply for financial aid when submitting your application & audition. Financial aid applications will not be accepted once an offer of acceptance has been made. Students will be notified of financial aid awards in the acceptance email. All financial aid offers are final. Make sure all requested information is provided as incomplete details may delay review of auditions. If a student's financial aid award is not sufficient to accept admittance, they have 48 hours to notify us.




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