Registration Information
The Conservatory charges a registration fee of $25 per student or $40 per family per year. All fees and tuitions must be paid by the first lesson. If deferred payment is necessary, it is available in three installments by credit card only. A $20 deferred payment fee will be added to all incremental payment plans. All deposits and registration fees are non-refundable.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for private lessons for children whose families can document financial need. Application forms are available in the office and as a downloadable Word Document and must be filled out and returned prior to the first week of the semester. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee, which meets before each semester to grant assistance. Recipients of scholarship aid must reapply each semester.
South Shore Conservatory admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights and privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Policies
Tuition Refund Policy
If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from private lessons, the Conservatory will refund a percentage of the tuition provided that a
withdrawal request has been signed and returned to the office. Withdrawal: Prior to 1st lesson – 100%, prior to 2nd lesson - 80%, prior to 3rd lesson – 60 %, prior to 4th lesson – 40%, prior to 5th lesson – 20%. There are no refunds on CLASS LESSONS! The Conservatory reserves the right to cancel courses if enrollment is below an acceptable minimum. In this case, ALL fees will be refunded.
Absences and Make-Up Policy
Private instruction students are permitted one "excused" absence per semester. For an absence to be excused, you must notify the office at least six hours prior to lesson time. All lessons and classes canceled by the school due to weather conditions or because of teacher absences will be made up. The Conservatory schedules make-up weeks at the end of each semester. The teacher is only required to offer two time choices for each make-up lesson.