Tuition and Billing Policy

Tuition and Billing Policy

The Conservatory follows the traditional nine-month academic calendar. Students register for the full session, September through May. Tuition is based on the number of classes to be offered over the course of the school year and not on attendance. Although holidays may cause there to be a “short” month of classes, others may be “long” months that have five weeks; therefore, we have calculated tuition based on the nine-month school year. For the convenience of our families, we have the following payment options:

FULL SEMESTER PAYMENT:

Two payments, each covering the cost of one semester. The first is to be paid the first month of registration and the second must be paid by January 15th. Receive 5% discount.

FULL SCHOOL YEAR TUITION PAYMENT:

One time full-year tuition payment due the first month of registration. Receive 5% discount. 

MONTHLY

INSTALLMENT PLAN:

Yearly tuition is divided into nine installments. Each installment is paid on the 1st of every month. A grace period is granted until the 15th of the month, but a $15 late charge will be applied after that date.

Forms of Payment

AUTO-PAY: We also offer the convenience of auto-pay with a debit card, credit card, or ACH bank account draft. This can be set up during online registration, or with an office staff member. AutoPay runs on the 7th of each month. There is a $2 service fee applied to all credit/debit/ACH transactions.


CASH OR CHECKS are accepted in the office or in the tuition box located in the hall. Please do not turn your checks in to the instructors. Checks can be made out to NWACCB. Please remember to write your child’s name and the purpose of the check in the MEMO line. Returned checks will be assessed a $25 fee and must be paid in cash along with the installment.


CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS are accepted through our online payment portal. There is a $2 service fee applied to all credit/debit/ACH transactions.


There are no refunds, credits, or transfers of tuition for missed classes, snow days, or designated holidays. Classes missed for any reason may be made up by attending any class of the same level or below. If there are an extraordinary number of days we are closed due to weather, we will provide additional time at the end of the year for makeup classes. The Conservatory generally follows the school cancellations issued by the Bentonville and Rogers School Districts. We will issue a cancellation notice by email, text message and post on our website. If the roads clear before the first class of the day, we will make every effort to conduct classes.


WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Registration fee, Spring Fanfare participation fee, and tuition payments are non-refundable. If your child is seriously ill or injured and you need to withdraw, please come to the office with a doctor’s written certificate to verify. Notice of intent to withdraw must be submitted to the main office in writing two weeks prior to the next billing cycle. This also applies to families who need to withdraw due to sudden financial difficulties or a transfer to another location. 

Enrollment Fees: (non-refundable)


Registration Fee: $35/student


Spring Fanfare Performance Fee: $50/performing student*

*Fanfare fees will be assessed with March tuition.


When you enroll with The Conservatory, you will be invoiced for registration fees only. A student's spot in a class will not be confirmed until their registration fee is paid. Monthly tuition installments will be invoiced on the 1st, due on the 7th, and late after the 15th. For accounts with a method of payment on file, AutoPay will charge/debit the amount owed on open invoices on the due date (the 7th of each month).


All newly registering families will be required to place a method of payment on file. If you wish to pay by cash or check, you still may, but it must be received before the 7th of the month. 


Returning families who have not placed a method of payment on file previously will be required to do so in the event they make a late tuition payment. They will still have until the 7th of each month to remit payment by cash method if desired.


We offer a sibling discount of 10% off tuition for additional students enrolling within the same family.


TUITION RATES:

First Class (Longest Class):
30 mins     $55/ month
45 mins     $60/month
1 hour      $65/ month
1 1/4 hours  $70/ month
1 1/2 hours  $75/ month

 



Each Additional Class:
30 mins     $38.50/ month
45 mins     $42/ month
1 hour       $45.50/month
1 1/4 hours  $49/ month
1 1/2 hours  $52.50/ month


DROP-INS

For adult dancers who have busy and unpredictable schedules and cannot regularly attend classes, and for Int/Adv level dancers passing though town and wishing to take class, we offer a Drop-In rate, to be paid at the beginning of class. Students wishing to attend a class as a drop-in must contact the school at dance@nwaballet.com or 479-553-7400 to confirm that there is space in the class and that class is being held that day. 


Drop-in rates are as follows: $15 for 30 minute classes and $20 for all other classes. Students fitting the above criteria may take a class as a "drop-in" in classes that are not at maximum student capacity. Visitors who will be taking class must sign a waiver/liability form and submit a Covid-19 waiver before stepping onto the floor. Drop-ins will not be assessed a registration or Fanfare (recital) fee.


TRAINEE PROGRAM RATE
Dancers accepted by audition into the Conservatory Trainee Program will have the option of an Unlimited Class Rate for a flat fee of $225 per monthly installment. 



Please contact the Director or School Principal at 479-553-7400 or dance@nwaballet.com with any questions.


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