Performing Arts Academy

SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS TUITION AND POLICIES

2008 OCU SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS TUITION

(All residential programs include on-campus housing and all meals)

High School Musical Theater Program
Three weeks
$2,940 residential only

Vocal Arts Institute
Two weeks
$1,960 - residential only

Technical Theater Program
Three weeks
$2,940 residential only

Junior High Musical Theater Program
Two weeks
$1,960 residential only

Summer Theater Institute
Three weeks
$2,940 reidential only

High School Percussion Program
$265 - non-residential
$765- residential (one week)

Jr. High Percussion Program
$200- half day

Suzuki Strings Program
$200 - half day Suzuki guitar & violin (one week)

SUMMER MUSIC POLICIES

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

A $100 tuition deposit and completed registration form is required with audition submissions. Audition submissions will not be considered or reviewed without an accompanying deposit and registration form This deposit will be counted towards an accepted student's tuition. The $100 deposit is returned if the applicant is not accepted or if an accepted student withdraws in writing within five days of acceptance notification. If an accepted student fails to withdraw within five days of acceptance, the $100 deposit will not be refunded.

Students who have completed application by February 10th receive 10% off their entire tuition. Early application also provides students with good financial aid and scholarship consideration.

Acceptance Procedure
Acceptance notifications will be made by email on or before the notification deadline. Reservation materials will be sent to students accepted into the programs. In order to reserve their place in a program, students must return the following by the due dates provided in your package:

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

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 delay of late payment due to mail or other acts. Due to the volume of applicants, the Performing Arts Academy will not be responsible for contacting an accepted applicant to inquire about non-received payment. Applicants may call the Academy office at (405) 208-5410 to receive payment confirmation.

The remaining tuition payment must be received three weeks before the start of your program. Failure to receive payment may result in retraction of acceptance.

The Performing Arts Academy accepts no liability for delay of payment due to mail or other acts. Due to the volume of applicants, The Performing Arts Academy will not be responsible for contacting an accepted applicant to inquire about non-received payment. Applicants may call the Academy office at (405) 208-5410 to receive payment confirmation.

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 deposit). Failure to act within this time frame will result in no monetary reimbursement. Deposits 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.

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 withdraws from the program by their own decision once 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. Failure to be aware of and understand the above policies is not the fault of the OCU Summer Programs or Performing Arts Academy staff. 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 directed to JoBeth Moad, Performing Arts Academy Director, at jmoad@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.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The OCU Summer Program is pleased to offer special scholarships to students selected to participate in All-State (must be awarded by a state's Music Educators Association) and those recognized by the NFAA ARTS Awards. Documented proof of participation/award required. We do not award scholarships for participation in any other activities. 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. Faliure 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 qualifed 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 the student's musical ability and desire to pursue musical studies. Failure to include the letter will result in no financial aid.

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 and tuition deposit will be returned.

The financial aid and scholarship application sections are found on our summer application form, which may be found by clicking here.



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