Extraordinary Education - Class Tuition & Fees

2009-2010 Tuition & Fees

FEE STRUCTURE

Extraordinary Education operates as a non-profit cooperative. Our prices are very reasonable when compared to other instructional programs such as dance, karate or music lessons. When registering, please be aware of the following fees and conditions. Please read the information below this section for additional information and explanation regarding our fees.

PLEASE NOTE that our fee structure has changed for the Fall 2010 semester. Co-op service is no longer a requirement, although many co-op positions will still be available for those families who want or need a tuition discount. Extraordinary Education could not continue to operate without the valuable contributions of our co-op parents. They are the heart of our ministry!

Registration Fees: All classes and on-going activities require a Registration Fee. Starting Fall 2010 all classes will require a Registration Fee equivalent to 10% of the total class Tuition. The remaining tuition may be paid in nine monthly installments due August-April. Most other activities will require a Registration Fee of $25/student per semester. A Registration Fee is required for all classes and activities and is considered to be part of the class tuition. A Registration Fee is required to hold a child's spot in a class. Registration Fees are non-refundable.

Tuition Fees: All classes have an associated Tuition Fee in addition to the Registration Fee.
Multi-Class Discount: A discount of $5/month ($50/class per year or $25/class per semester) will apply when the same student is enrolled in 3 or more classes. A few classes are not eligible for a tuition discount. This information will be noted in the class description.

Tuition - 1-Day 60 Minute Class

'A la carte' Rate = $35/month (10 installments) $350/year or $175/semester
Multi-class Discount Rate = $30/month (10 installments) $300/year or $150/semester

Tuition: 2-Day 60 Minute Classes OR 1-Day 120 Minute Classes

'A la carte' Rate = $50/month (10 installments) $500/year or $250/semester
Multi-class Discount Rate = $45/month (10 installments) $450/year or $225/semester

Other Tuition rates may apply to certain classes. Please refer to the class description page for a class to confirm the Tuition rate for each specific class.

We prefer payment for the year in full by check, credit/debit card or cash.
An installment payment option is available, but families must sign an autodraft agreement or provide post-dated checks in order to take advantage of the installment payment option.

Supply Fees & Book Fees: All classes have an associated Supply Fee. These fees will vary depending on the class and are due EACH SEMESTER. See below for more information. Supply Fees and Book Fees (if any) are shown in the class description of each class. Supply Fees are non-refundable.

Co-op Commitment:

2010-2011 Academic Year: Co-op service is longer a requirement for participation in EE classes, although many co-op positions are still available for those families who want or need a tuition discount. We rely heavily on co-op parents to help our program operate, but we also realize that many parents are unable to participate in this way.
Various co-op staff positions are available throughout the day on a first-come/first-serve basis, and ALL positions earn tuition credit.

Study Hall/Fellowship Hall

Study Hall includes all class periods in which a student is not enrolled in a class. These free periods are supervised by co-op staff members.
ALL students must be enrolled in Study Hall during ANY period they are on campus and not attending a class. This applies whether or not the parent is on site. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of all of our students and to minimize disruptions to classes.

Students are allowed to enroll in ONE Study Hall for each THREE Classes in which the student is enrolled. A student may be enrolled in no more than two hours of Study Hall per day, and the two hours may not be back to back.

There will be a $5/month Study Hall Fee for each HOUR that the student is enrolled in Study Hall. Parents may choose for their child to attend either “Study Hall” or “Fellowship Hall” during free periods. Students in Study Hall are expected to bring something to study quietly. Students will also be allowed to play board games, card games, chess, etc. or play with Legos or read quietly.

Use of hand-held electronic games, phones or computer games is NOT ALLOWED in Study Hall.
Computers may be used in Study Hall for teacher approved or parent approved ASSIGNMENTS ONLY.

Tuition Payment Options

Extraordinary Education is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization. We strive to keep our fees as low as possible, but our primary source of funding is the fees collected for our calsses. Our program can be a low-cost option to private schooling and for enriching your home studies.

A non-refundable REGISTRATION FEE of 10% of the total class tuition is required to hold your child’s spot in a class.
If significant details about the class change you will be given the option to receive a refund, remain in the same class or transfer to a different class. Significant details mean class day and class time. A refund will also be given in the case of classes that are cancelled due to low enrollment. A minimum enrollment of 5 students is generally required for a class to make.
SUPPLY FEES and BOOK FEES (if applicable) must be paid in full prior to the beginning of the semester.
Fall due date: August 1st
Spring due date: January 1st. (pay prior to Christmas Break or pay BY MAIL)
TUITION FEES are due to be paid in full or a payment agreement signed at least 10 days prior to the first day of class.
Fall due date: August 15th
Spring due date: January 1st
Mid-term enrollment: Due on or before the first day that the student attends class
Tuition may be paid in full at the beginning of the semester by check, cash or credit/debit card (MasterCard & Visa.)
Tuition may also be paid in installments. Installment payments must be arranged with our Financial Manager by the Tuition Due Date.
Installment agreements must include payment of all Registration Fees and Supply Fees. The remainder may be paid in installments. A finance fee of $1/month will apply if paying by installments.
Installment payments are due on the 15th of September, October, November, December, January, February, March & April (spring semester.) Installment agreements will require submission of post-dated checks for the agreed amounts OR a signed credit card agreement.
Enrollment is for the full year and is not on a month-to-month basis. Monthly installments are a convenience to families.
Class withdrawals and additions must be made IN WRITING to our central office staff. Verbal class changes cannot be accepted.
Tuition is only refundable under certain extenuating circumstances as outlined in our withdrawal policies.

Tuition & Fee Descriptions

The cost for a particular class consists of several components, just as it would when enrolling in guitar lessons, dance classes and other enrichment programs. These components are: Student Registration Fees, Supply Fees (curriculum fees, book fees, competition fees, uniform fees, etc.) and, of course, Tuition Fees.

STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE (a.k.a. Membership Fee)
Student Registration Fees are used to cover the basic costs of providing the program such as rent, insurance, utilities, cleaning supplies, website, registration system, accounting services, etc. and are also used to compensate administrative and support staff. Registration Fees are non-refundable.

TUITION FEES - Tuition is due for each class in which a student in enrolled. Discount tuition is available for students enrolling in three or more classes. A limited number of Work/Study Scholarship positions are available on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Tuition Fees are used to pay our extraordinary teachers. Many of our teachers are professionals in their field. While some of our teachers "co-op" their time in exchange for their child's classes, most of our teachers a paid to teach their classes.
The quality of our program depends on being able to attract and retain extraordinary qualified teachers. This is why we choose to compensate our teachers at a competitive rate.

SUPPLY FEES (also known as CURRICULUM FEES, BOOK FEES and/or COMPETITION FEES) are due for each registered class. Class Fees are shown on the class description for each class.
Class Fees are used to cover the costs of the materials and resources necessary to provide the class, club, team or activity. These costs may include workbooks, copies, experiment supplies, craft supplies, uniforms, competition fees, teacher's editions, special "kits" and some student textbooks (many classes do not use textbooks.) Many resources are things that are not used by a single student such as teacher's editions, curriculum resource books, videos, DVDs, lab equipment, etc.
Supply Fees are non-refundable except in the case of a class cancellation by EE.