Registration and Tuition Information

• Registration Form for 2009-2010 School Year
• Tuition and Class Schedule

Registration Form
Please indicate requested courses on the Preparatory Center registration form and return it to the Preparatory Center with your payment. You may register in person, by phone, by fax, or through the mail. Every effort is made to accommodate preferences, but we cannot guarantee that your specific request will be met. If we are not able to grant your request, we will inform you of your options.

Registration for Returning Students
Returning students may register by mail for the following school year by submitting a registration form postmarked by July 1 of the previous spring semester. This will ensure reservation in their chosen programs. In addition, the registration fee will be waived. Students with an outstanding tuition balance will not be permitted to register until the balance is settled. Returning students may also register at any time prior to the start of the new school year.

Returning students wishing to continue their private study with the same teacher should indicate preferred days and times on the registration form. The Preparatory Center tries to honor requests.  While the Preparatory Center cannot guarantee requests, families who preregister receive priority in the scheduling process.

Students registered previously in group classes who wish to start private lessons should schedule an appointment with the director to discuss the choice of a teacher.

Registration for New Students
Families registering for the first time should call 718.951.4111 for an admissions consultation. Students who have previously been enrolled at the Preparatory Center but who have not been in attendance for one year or more will be considered as new students.

New students wishing to take private lessons in an instrument or voice must contact the director of the Preparatory Center by phone to discuss individual needs, in order to make the best placement for the student.

Late Registration for Classes and Private Lessons
Registration for classes after the start of the school year may be possible, subject to the approval of the director.  Registration for private lessons is possible throughout the school year, subject to faculty availability.   

Class and Lesson Schedule for the School Year
Classes begin September 21. Registrants will be notified about their schedules two weeks prior to the beginning of the school year.  If you have not received your schedule by September 7, please call the Prep Center Office.

TUITION INFORMATION

Payment of all fees and tuition may be made in full at the beginning of the school year. The $45 annual registration fee is nonrefundable. No deductions are made for absences or late entrance to classes. You may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express), check, or money order. Checks and money orders must be made payable to BC Member Org.

Families may opt for the six-payment plan listed below:

Payment due dates
Payment 1   At Registration                       
Payment 2   10/1
Payment 3   11/1
Payment 4   12/1
Payment 5   1/5
Payment 6   2/1

Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawal from the Preparatory Center must be made in writing to the director. Notifying the teacher is not considered notification of withdrawal. The date on which the written withdrawal is received determines the amount charged. Only the registration fee is charged in the event of withdrawal prior to the first class or lesson meeting. You may withdraw from any program during the first five weeks of class and your tuition will be pro-rated. After the fifth week of class you are responsible for the full annual tuition.
 

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