TUITION & PAYMENT POLICIES
Tuition Policy – Class lessons are based on an annual tuition fee. Tuition is divided into nine equal payments, from September to May. The school year typically consists of 34 weekly class sessions. Monthly tuition is based on the average of 4 classes per month. Some months have as few as (2) two weeks, while others have as many as (5) five weeks. Your first month’s tuition payment is due at time of registration in order for your spot to be held.
Tuition Payment – Tuition is due on the (1st) first of each month. We gladly accept the following methods of payment: cash, check, and credit/debit cards (Visa, Master Card, and Discover). Checks may be made payable to L.A. Dance. A $30.00 bank fee will be charged for returned checks. It is recommended that you leave a credit/debit card on file with us to avoid any late fees each month. Company students are required to leave a credit card on file (see company contract details).
Annual Payment Option – We offer a 5% discount on payment received in full before September 20th (Aerial and solo lessons are not discounted).
Semi-Annual Payment Option – We also offer a 3% discount on payments received half in full by September 20th and January 20th (Aerial and solo lessons re not discounted).
Annual Registration/Insurance Fee – A $25.00 per student or $30.00 per family (non-refundable) fee is due at the time of fall registration. This fee is due, once, yearly. In addition to the annual registration fee, first month’s tuition is also due upon time of registration. Registration will be considered incomplete and your spot will not be held until first month’s tuition is received.
Statements – Monthly statements will be sent out via e-mail ONLY. We do not mail statements. All families are required to have a current e-mail address on file that is checked daily. Please notify the office to update your e-mail.
Late Fees – A $10.00 late fee will be added to your account if not paid by the 10th of each month. An additional $5.00 late fee will apply, if payment still has not been received by the 15th of each month. We understand that anyone may make a later payment from time to time, but please be respectful of our late fee policy. STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED FROM CLASS IF AN ACCOUNT BECOMES 60 DAYS PAST DUE!
Outstanding Balances – Please keep in mind that payments are always applied to the oldest outstanding balance before being applied to current or future charges.
*All arrangements for split payments among families must be made outside of L.A. Dance.
Delinquent Accounts – Any account that is 60 days past due is considered to be a delinquent account. Any student of a delinquent account will not be allowed to participate in class. If need be, please contact the office (either Jean or Jodi) to discuss payment plan options. Delinquent accounts with outstanding balances at the end of the dance year will be forwarded to a collection agency and any costs or legal fees will be the responsibility of the account holder.
Recital Costumes – A $30.00 costume deposit, for each class your child is enrolled in, will be due on October 30th, with the final balance for each costume due on November 30th. Every effort will be made to keep prices reasonable; however, prices will vary. Costumes cannot be returned with any costume company. Sizes are general, not custom. You will be responsible for any alterations.
*L.A. Dance will not place orders for costumes until accounts are paid in full. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. Costumes ordered late are subject to higher shipping rates, and there are no guarantees they will arrive in time for competitions, picture day, or recital.
Recital Tickets – All balances must be paid in full prior to the purchase of tickets. You will be notified when tickets go on sale via e-mail.
*There are NO refunds, credits, or discounts for sick days, personal vacations, snow days, or holidays. In the event of cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstance, makeup lessons are available in a comparable class at the advice of your teacher within that month. If a student should discontinue lessons, he/she automatically forfeits tuition and all fees collected. You are responsible for any unpaid balances