Important Information About FAA Classes...

Tuition Fees & Registration

Policies
Classes and lessons are open to all people regardless of race, sex, religion, age, disability or national origin.

Registration:
Registration is available in person, by phone, fax or online. For your convenience you may mail, fax or drop off the completed registration form available online with your payment.

Tuition fees are due upon registration. No lesson or class registrations are held unless payment has been made.

Registration Confirmations for enrollment are available by email only.

Spring Registration Fees:

• $15 - Individual registration
• $20 - Family registration (FAA registration fees are waived for workshops, Suzuki group class, 2012 Spring Session music performance groups, senior citizens and Andrews Osborne Academy students.)

Registration fees are non-refundable unless a class is cancelled by The Fine Arts Association due to low enrollment. Call (440) 951-7500 for questions or further class information.

Class Cancellations by The Fine Arts Association may occur up to 36 hours prior to the start of a class. Notification will be made via phone and/or email, if available.

Continuing Music Students: With Music Faculty availability and permission, a music lesson time slot may remain the same from fall to spring session. Payment must be received by January 14, 2012. After this date, all held slots will be released.

Mid-Session Registration

Classes
Registrations are accepted in most group classes after a session begins, based on availability and class structure. Class tuition fees will be pro-rated. Classes that have occurred prior to registering mid-session will not be made up. For questions regarding mid-session registration, contact Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, Director of Education, at 440-951-7500 x118.

Private Lessons
Registrations are accepted for all private lessons (based on availability) after a session begins. Tuition will be prorated.

Waiting List Procedure
Class sizes are limited and acceptance into a class is on a first-come basis. When a class limit is reached, you may request to be added to a waiting list. In the event a registered student withdraws, or if a new class is added, those on the waiting list will be contacted. You will receive a call ONLY if a space becomes available.  

Discount Programs

Discounts are not applicable to workshops or special programs.

Students receiving scholarships or work discounts regardless of the number of classes taken are not eligible for the discount program.

The Early Registration discount of 3% (if registered by January 14, 2012) may be applied to any invoice.

Students may be eligible for one of the following discounts which may be applied to one class or lessons if not covered by one of the items above:

• 5% discount for Andrews Osborne Academy students
• 5% discount for Willoughby residents
• 5% discount for senior citizens (class participant must be 60 and above)

Registration Fees:

• $15.00 per session for an individual registration regardless of the number of lessons/classes.
• $20.00 per session family registration regardless of the number of family members or number of lessons/classes taken.
• Registration fees are non refundable.
• Registration fees are waived for the following, unless the student has received a scholarship:
  • Andrews Osborne Academy students
  • Senior citizens, ages 60 and above
  • Lakeland Community College students
  • Lake Erie College students

Payment Options:

We accept VISA or Master Card, Cash or Check.
A $35.00 fee applies for any returned checks or denied credit card payments.
Monthly Payment Option:  Lesson and class tuitions that total over $200 are eligible for our monthly payment plan which divides the tuition into four equal installments payable with Visa or MasterCard.  Upon registration, in person, students must pay the registration fee; a $10 payment plan fee and the first payment installment.  The three remaining installments will be charged to the credit card (Visa or MasterCard) provided at the time of registration on the following dates:  February 24, March 23 and April 20, 2012.  Discounts are not eligible if utilizing the Payment Plan.

Student Withdrawals:

Refunds for a class or lesson are given only when a student withdraws prior to the start of the class. Registration fees are non-refundable.

All refunds, unless requesting a credit on account, will be made via check.

Scholarship Students

Scholarship Students:
The Fine Arts Association offers both Achievement and Need-based Scholarships. To apply, obtain an application at the Customer Service Center or visit our scholarship page.

• Completed applications for Spring session are due to The Fine Arts Association, Attn: Education Department by December 10, 2011.
• Application information is strictly confidential.
• Students are eligible for only one scholarship per session.
• Registration fees are not covered by scholarships.
• No other discounts may be applied to this or additional classes or lessons taken by a scholarship recipient.
• Customer payments are applied first, followed by scholarship awards.
• Scholarships are not transferable.
• Unused scholarships are not carried forward to subsequent semesters.

To accept a scholarship award, students must register and pay the registration fee by January 14, 2012. Failure to register by this date will result in loss of scholarship.

Building Hours

2012 Spring Business Hours: (Business hours are subject to change)

Monday & Wednesday-10 am to 9 pm; Tuesday & Thursday-Noon to 9 pm; Friday-10 am to 8 pm; Saturday-9 am to 4 pm

Business hours are subject to change.

School Closings

School Closings information can be found on Channels 3, 5, 8, 23, 25, 43, 19 and most FM radio stations If in doubt, contact the school at 440-951-7500 two hours prior to your class/lesson. The opening phone greeting will indicate if the school is closed.

Class or Lesson Make Up
Make ups are provided to the student for instructor cancellations or school closings. Student absences are not required to be made up by the instructor. All students are encouraged to notify their instructors of a class/lesson absence by calling the Customer Service Center at 440-951-7500. Your notification of your inability to attend a class is a courtesy to the instructor, but we regret we cannot excuse you from a payment of class or lesson for which you have contracted. Tuition is not pro-rated for missed classes.

How to Register

Five Easy Ways to Register

1. Mail-In (check, Visa/MasterCard, money order) Mail completed registration form and payment to: The Fine Arts Association
   Attn: Registration
   38660 Mentor Avenue
   Willoughby, Ohio 44094
   Make checks and money orders payable to: The Fine Arts Association
2. In Person (cash, check, Visa/MasterCard, money order) Stop by The Fine Arts Association Customer Service Center of during business hours.
3. Fax (Visa/MasterCard)
   Fax completed registration form with Visa/MasterCard information to: (440) 975-4592.
4. Phone (Visa/MasterCard)
   Call (440) 951-7500 during business hours.
5. Online (Visa/MasterCard)
   Register on our secure website at www.fineartsassociation.org