Tuition and Registration
It should be clearly understood that although the tuition is paid monthly, it is not calculated by the weekly lesson. Your monthly tuition rate is the same each month even though some months will have 5 lessons and others as few as 3. Holiday closures have been calculated into the monthly tuition rate.
Tuition is based on enrollment. Not attendance.
Morris Music Academy offers open enrollment so you may register for classes at any time. If a student begins lessons in the middle of the month we will prorate for the number of lessons remaining before the beginning of the first full month. The first payment will be charged on the first day of lessons. All remaining payments will be charged on the 2nd day of the month thereafter.
There is a one-time registration fee of $45 for each student and $20 for each additional family member.
The tuition and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payment Methods and Billing
Morris Music Academy uses Opus1.io for tuition billing and account management. We accept major credit and debit cards, as well as ACH/bank payments. Tuition is billed automatically on the first day of each month using the payment method on file.
Upon enrollment, families will be charged the applicable registration fee and prorated tuition for the remainder of the month. Regular monthly tuition billing will begin on the first day of the following month.
Morris Music Academy is also an approved direct-pay provider for Step Up For Students. Eligible families may submit service requests through Step Up For Students for qualifying music instruction. Families using scholarship funds remain responsible for any tuition, fees or other charges not covered or approved by their scholarship.
Late Fees
We have a late payment fee policy of $30 per student. If tuition payments are not received by the seventh day of the month it is considered late and the fee will automatically be applied, no exceptions. It is the students/parents responsibility to ensure we have been provided a valid credit/debit card or ACH information if enrolled in automatic billing.
Declined Payment Fee
There is a $30 fee for any returned checks, in addition to any additional bank charges we incur.
Delinquent Accounts
Morris Music Academy reserves the right to suspend or discontinue instruction of any student who is delinquent in fulfilling his/her financial obligations at any time.
Dismissal
Morris Music Academy reserves the right to dismiss any student due to frequent absences, disciplinary problems, overdue tuition payments and/or parental noncompliance with Morris Music Academy policies.
Insufficient Class Enrollment/Cancellation
If any class has insufficient enrollment Morris Music Academy reserves the right to cancel the course or to offer the class with an adjusted tuition rate, length and/or number of class meetings.
Tardy Arrival
Students arriving late will not have their lesson time extended. Students arriving late by more than half of their lesson period will be considered absent, and their instructor will be dismissed.
Student Absence and Make-Up Lessons
Lessons missed or canceled by a student are not eligible for refunds, credits or rescheduled in-person lessons.
When a student is unable to attend a scheduled lesson, the instructor will provide a LessonMate makeup lesson during the student’s regularly scheduled lesson time. LessonMate allows the instructor to provide personalized instruction, practice guidance, assignments, videos and other materials based on the student’s current studies.
Families will receive electronic access to the LessonMate lesson and may review the materials at their convenience. LessonMate makeup lessons take the place of rescheduled in-person lessons for student absences.
Student Illness
No students should attend lessons when sick (ie fever, nausea, vomiting, etc). Morris Music Academy reserves the right to dismiss a student from a scheduled lessons if the student arrives at that lesson exhibiting possible symptoms of illness. In this case, a makeup lesson will not be offered.
Withdrawal Policy
There is no long-term contract. To discontinue lessons and suspend automatic charges please notify the front desk in writing one full month prior to the first of the month. Notice given to the instructor only (verbally or otherwise) and non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal from lessons. For example, if you plan to discontinue/suspend lessons in May, then we will need to receive your written notice by the first lesson in April. If no notice is given by the first lesson of the month before lessons are being discontinued/suspended, the student/parent will be responsible for the next full month’s tuition.
Instructor Absences
In the event of an instructor absence, the studio reserves the right to provide a qualified substitute or schedule a timely make-up session for lessons missed. Morris Music Academy reserves the right to replace current instructor with a new qualified instructor.
Inclement weather
If the studio is closed due to inclement weather, students will be invited for special make-ups which could include private or group lessons.
Holiday Closures
Morris Music Academy holiday/break closures mirror those of the Duval County Public School System. These closures have already been calculated as part of the monthly lesson fees. No makeup lessons are given for holiday closures. You will be notified in advance of any exceptions.
Student Drop-off
When bringing your child to music lessons, make sure your child makes it to their lesson and the teacher is present. Do not drop your child off in the parking lot or leave them unattended in the waiting room. The Morris Music Academy nor it’s teachers are responsible for unattended students.
Child Safety
To ensure your child’s safety, children will not be allowed to wait in the reception area unattended. It is expected that everyone wait quietly as to not disturb ongoing lessons. Please do not drop off students more than 10 minutes prior to lesson time and pick them up promptly. Morris Music Academy faculty and staff do not supervise children waiting in the reception area before and/or after classes/lessons. No food, drink or roughhousing is permitted. Behavior that is in any way unruly or disruptive to our students is unacceptable.
Release
Any photographs, audio or videos of students or families on Morris Music Academy facilities and/or events may be used in promotional publications, website or press releases. There will be no compensation for the release.
Non-Discrimination Policies
Morris Music Academy complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination in the conduct of its operations and programs. Morris Music Academy admits students of any religion, gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies or programs.
Policy changes
The Morris Music Academy reserves the right to change policies, fees, or waivers at any time.
