Performing Arts Academy

TUITION & POLICIES

Performing Arts Academy – Fall 2008 Fee Schedule

Individual Instruction
30 Minute Lessons: $21.00 per lesson
45 Minute Lessons: $30.00 per lesson
1 Hour Lessons: $40.00 per lesson

Suzuki Strings Program
30 Minute Lessons: $26.00 per lesson
45 Minute Lessons: $35.00 per lesson
1 Hour Lessons: $45.00 per lesson

Participation in group class is required with Suzuki lessons. Group class is included in tuition.

For private or individual Suzuki lessons, please contact your teacher to set up a lesson time and to determine the number of lessons you will receive for the semester.

KINDERMUSIK
Prices subject to change, please consult the Academy office for current costs.

Kindermusik Village (newborns to 18 months)
16 week session, 45 minute class
$300 (includes tuition and materials)
Tuesdays 11:30

Kindermusik Our Time (ages 18 months to 3.5 years)
15 week session, 45 minute class
$285 (includes tuition and materials)
Tuesdays 9:30 & 10:30

Kindermusik Imagine That! (ages 3 to 5 years)
15 week session, 45 minute class
$295 (includes tuition and materials)
Tuesdays 1:30

Registration Fee
An annual registration fee of $20 per individual or $30 per family is payable each academic year, beginning in the fall. New students pay this fee upon registration, regardless of the semester.

Location of Lessons/Classes
Unless otherwise specified, all lessons and classes are held at the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center, at NW 25th and Blackwelder, on the campus of Oklahoma City University. Parking permits are available in the Academy office.

GENERAL POLICIES

Admission and Registration
Students must re-register at the beginning of each semester. New students entering mid-semester register for the remainder of that semester. An annual registration fee of $20 per individual or $30 per family is payable each academic year. Returning students pay this fee each fall. New students pay this fee upon registration, regardless of the semester. Students must return enrollment forms with payment before lessons or classes begin.

Tuition and Payment Plan
One month's tuition is required upon enrollment. Tuition and fees may then be paid in full upon receipt of the first bill or in monthly installments on the Payment Plan schedule, for which there will be an additional $10 charge. Those opting for the Payment Plan will be billed monthly with payment due the 5th of each month. There will be a $20 late fee for payments received after the 15th of each month.

Tuition Discounts
Students enrolled in more than one class or private lesson, or families with more than one member enrolled for lessons or classes will receive a 15% discount. The discount will be taken from the less expensive tuition(s). Oklahoma City University faculty, staff, students and their immediate family will receive a 10% discount.

Delinquency in Payment
Delinquency in payment of tuition and fees will result in suspension of lessons or classes. Instruction cannot resume until account is paid in full. Faculty will be notified whenever a student has an outstanding balance and advised to discontinue classes/lessons until the account has been reconciled. Absences due to suspension of lessons because of delinquency in payment are considered unexcused absences and the student is still responsible for payment for these lessons.

Collection of Delinquent Accounts
If the Performing Arts Academy finds it necessary to employ outside collection services, the party responsible for payment of all academy bills will pay the cost of such services, as well as reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

Returned Checks
Oklahoma City University applies a $20 fee to your account for each returned check or declined credit card.

Credit Card Fees
Recently Oklahoma City University suspended its fee to pay by credit card. You may now use your credit card at no additional cost.

Program Cancellation
The Performing Arts Academy reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient enrollment. In the event that a class is cancelled, you will be notified and given the opportunity to transfer to another class. If you do not enroll in another class, you will receive a full refund.

Attendance
Students are expected to be present for all classes and lessons for which they are registered. For private instruction, students are allowed one make-up lesson per semester due to illness or death in the family. Otherwise there will be no refunds or credits for missed lessons. Students who must cancel a lesson should call the Academy office or the teacher at least 24 hours in advance. Notification of inability to attend is a courtesy to the teacher, but does not excuse payment for contracted lessons. For group instruction, class absences may not be made up. When a teacher is absent, the lesson/class will be made up or the student's account will be credited.

Withdrawls and Refunds
Withdrawal from group class will be prorated until the fourth meeting of the class. After that time, no refunds will be given. Any withdrawal from private instruction will be prorated; however, a cancellation fee of $25 will be assessed. This fee is waived in the case of serious illness, if a family moves from the area, or if the teacher feels it would be in the best interest of the student to discontinue lessons.

Photo Release
You or your child might be photographed at various Academy functions. These photos may be used for publications or on our website. In such cases, there will be no compensation, recognition, or acknowledgement to you.

Policy Revisions
The Oklahoma City University Performing Arts Academy reserves the right to change any published programs, policies, requirements, or regulations.