Registration and Tuition Fees (as of 7/01/09)

REGISTRATION FEE:
$55 per family . The registration fee is for one school year (two 17-week sessions). Each family will receive two free tickets for the year end performance.

VISUAL ARTS MATERIALS FEE: $25
There is a one-time materials fee for visual arts classes paid at the time of registration.

TUITION: The tuition listed below is for one 17-week session.

MUSIC (Private Lessons)
30-minute Private Music Lesson
Tuition: $510.00
45-minute Private Music Lesson
Tuition: $745.00
60-minute Private Music Lesson
Tuition: $1020.00
*Age requirements depending on the discipline/instrument. See Registrar for details.
Music theory and Solfege at no additional charge for students taking private lessons.

DANCE (Group Classes) Tuition: $340.00
Ballet
Pre-Ballet
Modern
Tap
Pre-Tap
Hip-Hop
Jazz
African Dance (Call for Details)
Dancercise (Call for Details)
Adult Dance Social (Call for Details)
Class length: 1 hour to 1.5 hours

DRAMA (Group Classes) Tuition: $340.00
Young at Arts (4-7)
Elementary Stages I (8-12)
Elementary Stages II (8-12)
Secondary Stages I (13-18)
Secondary Stages II (13-18)
Developmental Stages Workshop Company
Class length: 1 hour to 1.5 hours

VISUAL ARTS (Group Classes) Tuition: $340.00
Sculpture: Found Objects Assemblage (2010 Enrollment)
Clay Hand-Building (2010 Enrollment)
Jewelry Design (13- Adult)
Digital Photography (Teens & Adults)
Intermediate Acrylic Painting Class: (Adults)
Drawing and Painting 1 (8-12)
Drawing and Painting II/III (13-Adult) * Includes a 60 Minute art history class
$25.00 Materials Fee for Visual Arts Classes
Class length: 1 hour to 1.5 hours

$25.00 Materials Fee for Visual Arts Classes

YOUNG AT ARTS ( Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts Classes for children 4 to 7)
30-Minute private violin lesson (or other limited instruments) (4-7)
Tuition: $510.00
60-Minute Orff Class (4-7)
Tuition: $1,020.00
60-Minute Pre-Tap or Pre-Ballet (4-7)
Tuition: $340.00
60-Minute Drama (5-7)
Tuition: $340.00
60-Painting and Drawing (4-7)
Tuition: $340.00

A tuition deposit is required at the time of registration. This amount varies depending on circumstances.
Payment Policy

• Pay in full by cash/check (There will be a $25.00 charge on all returned checks)
• Pay by Debit Card, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard only)

Extra Fees

• Music students are expected to purchase books, instruments (if applicable) and other supplies related to lessons. (See instructor)

Sliding Scale Rates

• Limited financial assistance is available to students who demonstrate need as
  determined by the Newark School of the Arts guidelines. See Registrar for required proof. Forms are available from the Registrar/Manager of Student Activities or at the Front Office.
• Good attendance, satisfactory progress, registering for mandated courses and attending a number of recitals are necessary to maintain scholarship.
  Attendance will be taken at all recitals.

Scholarship Policy

• Scholarships are available to students who excel on the basis of talent as demonstrated by written teacher recommendation and audition. Students must attend NSA for at least one year to be eligible for scholarships.
• Good attendance, satisfactory progress, registering for mandated courses and attending a number of recitals are necessary to maintain financial aid.
  Attendance will be taken at all recitals.

Drop/Add Policy

• Use Drop/Add forms to drop, add, withdraw, change name, address and telephone.
• Drop/Add forms are available at Front Office.
• Students registering after the official drop dates are liable for the full semester’s tuition.
• Students are liable for payment for all lessons within the semester
• No refunds or credits will be given after November 8th for Fall registrants, and April 11th for Spring registrants. No refund or credit will be given after official drop date. No refund or credit will be given for mandated, subsidized classes, i.e., theory, chorus, etc.