Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Group tuition is based on the total time a student is in class each week. In order to best serve you, Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre offers two payment options for group classes: monthly payments or yearly payments (See chart below). Monthly tuition is calculated from the year's tuition, divided into 8 equal payments. Those who choose to pay for the entire year prior to September 15 will receive a 5% discount on their tuition payment. Private lessons are calculated separately from the tuition charts below.
Registration Fee
All registrants are subject to an annual registration fee of $35.00 to hold the student's spot in class. This fee will be due at the time of registration. Families with more than one student will pay a $50 total registration fee.
Supply Fee
The following classes require a SUPPLY FEE. This will cover necessary supplies to be purchased for students enrolled in these courses:
- Intro to Costuming: $15.00
- Audition Prep: $15.00
Other Important Information
Sibling Discount
Other Information
Sibling Discount
Families with more than one student enrolled at Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre receive a tuition discount on group classes:
- 10% off for the second child
- 15% off for the third child
There is a place at TCT for the whole family! Please note: Sibling discounts do NOT apply to private lessons or one-time workshops/camps.
Late Fees
Other Information
Sibling Discount
Monthly payments are due by 15th of the month and yearly payments are due by September 15. In order to make payments, the contact on each account may pay through the Parent Portal from the 1st through the 14th, or cards will be automatically charged on the 15th. Payments received after the 15th will be charged a $20.00 late fee, which will accumulate each additional week that payment is late.
Other Information
Other Information
Other Information
- Monthly payments are auto-drafted on the 15th of each month using the credit card on file.
- If you prefer to pay by cash or check, payment must be received by the 14th of the month.
- A valid credit card is required on all accounts, even if you plan to pay by another method.
- You will receive an emailed receipt after each auto-draft.
Group Class Tuition Chart
Private Lesson Tuition
Private Lessons at TCT
30 minute Private Voice Lessons and 60 minute Private Audition Coaching Lessons (monologue included) are offered from our vocal faculty on a weekly basis (pending spots are available). To claim your private lesson spot, you'll need to fill out the registration form as normal and select from the available slots when selecting classes. Private lessons are priced differently than our group classes.
30 minute private lessons: $125 monthly
60 minute private lessons: $240 monthly
****IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR A 60 MINUTE LESSON, YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR TWO 30 MINUTE VOICE SLOTS THAT ARE BACK TO BACK WITH THE SAME INSTRUCTOR! Email the Program Director for assistance.
Policies
Absentee Policy
Regular attendance is essential for each student's progress in their classes. Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre cannot refund for classes missed, regardless of illness or other reasons. Group makeup classes will not be offered. Private makeup lessons will be limited to one makeup and will occur on a select day determined by the Program Director. Private students who are eligible for a makeup lesson but cannot attend the makeup day will not receive a makeup lesson.
Withdrawal
Early withdrawal from a class before completion of the semester requires a 30-day withdrawal notice that must be emailed to tct.programming@gmail.com. The parent/guardian is responsible for tuition until the notice is sent and accepted by the Program Director. If you pay for the entire year's tuition and then withdraw from classes for any reason (loss of interest, school obligations, injury, illness, etc.) a 20% penalty will be applied to your refund for the remainder of the semester.
Tuition and Payment
If you pay for the entire semester's tuition and then withdraw from classes for any reason (loss of interest, school obligations, injury, illness, etc.) a 20% penalty will be applied to your refund for the remainder of the semester. In an effort to cover the costs of credit card processing fees, we will charge 2.89% to every transaction paid with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit card. This does not apply to debit cards or other forms of payment. Additionally, any ePayment (credit card or debit card) will be charged a 1.25% technology fee
Media Release
I authorize Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre to use photos and videos of my child for promotional purposes, including but not limited to such media as: website, social media, newspaper, magazine, television, etc.
Parent Viewing
We have found that students are most engaged in class when they are free from outside distractions. For this reason, parents are not permitted to view classes. However, we will be sending pictures and videos home throughout the year for those that want a sneak peek at what their student is learning in class each week.
Inclement Weather Policy
Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre will follow the typical scheduling of the Tuscaloosa City School System along with any of the calls made by the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education regarding inclement weather. We will also email and post to our social media accounts regarding any closings. We do not refund for inclement weather closings.
Dress Code
For any movement classes (acting or dance) students are expected to wear non-restrictive clothing. This could include athletic shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, leggings, sweatpants, or joggers. Appropriate shoes for movement classes are tennis shoes or jazz shoes (or tap shoes, for tap class).
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