Tuition Policies

Enrollment in Petaluma School of Ballet is on a semester basis only. By enrolling at the beginning of a semester it is understood that tuition for the entire semester is owed. No tuition deduction or allowance will be made due to the absence, withdrawal, or dismissal of the student. Tuition is not transferable and is non-refundable unless withdrawal is due to prolonged illness or injury verified by a doctor's note. Missed classes due to illness or holidays must be made up in a lower level class other than student's regular class during the same semester in which the class was missed. (R&2s, R&3s and R&4s are to makeup classes in the same level). First time students may withdraw up to the fourth lesson for a full refund (excluding classes taken and registration fee). After the fourth lesson, the semester tuition for first time students is fully owed and non-refundable.

Payment Options

The school year is divided into 2 semesters with 38 weeks of dance instruction for the year.  You may register in peson, by phone or mail (with postmark before 8/15).  Tuition must be paid in five equal installments either by Visa/Mastercard or post-dated checks held by Petaluma School of Ballet.  (We no longer take full semester payments).  In order to use Visa/Mastercard for installment payments, a registration form for automatic withdrawals must be signed in the office.  If you have not registered before 8/15, the first installment payment is due August 16-21 (the first week of classes), and then due the last business day of each month for the months September-December 2010.  Tuition will be prorated for students who enroll after a semester has begun.

Insurance and Registration Fee

An insurance and registration fee per individual is required at the time of enrollment and annually thereafter.  This fee is non-refundable.

Rhythm-N-2's, -3's and -4's, Pre-Ballet:  $30.00
One to three hours per week:  $35.00
Over three hours per week:  $40.00

Late Fee Policy

Installment payments are due either by credit card or post-dated check on the last business day of the prior month.  A $25.00 late fee will be applied for returned checks and declined credit cards, or if paid after the due date.  Returned checks may be subject to triple the amount as allowed by law.  Admission to class may be denied to students with past due accounts.

Classes may be cancelled for insufficient enrollment or changed at the discretion of the Director.

Class Cancellation

Classes may be cancelled for insufficient enrollment or changed at the discretion of the Owner/Director.

Absence from Classes - No Refunds

A student is considered "enrolled" and tuition is due and expected even if a student simply stops attending classes.  No refunds are given. Special arrangements may be made due to extreme illness or injury; please communicate with the front office. Tuition will be charged, whether you’re attending or not, until a withdrawal form is completed. Accounts more than 90 days past due will be sent to our collection agency, North Coast Collections.

Scholarships

Petaluma School of Ballet occasionally provides tuition scholarships for either merit or financial need. Students must be in level 5 and up to be eligible and are required to help in the studio and/or assist with classes.