Registration and Tuition

The Registration Fee is $15.00 per student (maximum of $30.00 per family) due each year at the time of registration. Click here to begin the registration process.

The fee structure for private lessons will be as follows:

          30 minutes          $20.00 per lesson

          45 minutes          $30.00 per lesson

          60 minutes          $40.00 per lesson

Beginning students are recommended to take 30-minute lessons.

Terms of Payment

All lessons are paid in advance. The annual registration fee of $15.00 ($30.00 maximum per family) is due upon enrollment and at the beginning of each subsequent year.

Please choose the payment plan that is most convenient for you.  If your student enrolls after the Academy semester has begun, please contact the church office at 813.238.2348 and we will be happy to assist you in determining the amount due based on the payment option you choose.

Plan A -- One Payment (one semester – 12 lessons)

30 minute lessons:  Full payment of $240.00 due before lessons start.  A discount of $10.00 will be given if the full payment option is chosen and payment is received before the first lesson.

45 minute lessons:  Full payment of $360.00 due before lessons start.  A discount of $20.00 will be given if the full payment option is chosen and payment is received before the first lesson.

60 minute lessons:  Full payment of $480.00 due before lessons start.  A discount of $30.00 will be given if the full payment option is chosen and payment is received before the first lesson.

Plan B -- Two Payments

30 minute lessons:  First 1/2 payment of $120.00 is due before lessons start.  Second 1/2 payment of $120.00 is due November 1st.

45 minute lessons:  First 1/2 payment of $180.00 is due before lessons start. Second 1/2 payment of $180.00 is due November 1st.

60 minute lessons:  First 1/2 payment of $240.00 is due before lessons start. Second 1/2 payment of $240.00 is due November 1st.

Plan C -- Monthly Payments

30 minute lessons:  Total tuition of $240.00 divided into monthly payments, due prior to the first lesson each month.

45 minute lessons:  Total tuition of $360.00 divided into monthly installments due before the first lesson each month.

60 minute lessons:  Total tuition of $480.00 divided into monthly payments due before the first lesson each month.

PLEASE NOTE:

    * A monthly e-mail reminder will be sent to all who furnish an e-mail address on their application.  To keep operating costs at a minimum, we do not mail out bills or statements.

    * Checks should be made payable to Common Ground Christian Church. 

 Refund Policy

No adjustment of charges or refunds will be made in the case of withdrawal after lessons have begun.  A student should not register for lessons if he/she believes that there may be a reason for withdrawal later in the semester.  Inability to find time for practice, changing of one's mind, or unexpected changes in the student's schedule are not acceptable reasons for withdrawal.  Special circumstances such as medical emergencies or a permanent move from the area may be eligible for consideration by the Academy Board of Directors.

Attendance Policy

There are no deductions or refunds for lessons missed by the student.  A maximum of two (2) lessons may be made up for the following reasons at the end of the semester:

          * Medical Emergency

          * Family Emergency

          * Notifying instructor at least twenty four hours in advance

 Regular lesson attendance is expected of all students.  If it is necessary for a teacher to miss a lesson, students will be notified as far in advance as possible.  Lessons will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time. Lessons will be made up if the Academy is closed due to inclement weather.