Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures 2023

It is the desire of the Sharyn Byer Institute of Fine Arts (SB ARTS) to operate in a manner that respects the instructors and the students. SB ARTS instructors are well-trained professionals who make their living through instruction in their artistic field. Students enrolled in SB ARTS are seeking excellent training from instructors who value them and their abilities. The following Policies and Procedures ensure both instructors and students are treated with respect and dignity.

2023 Teaching seassions
Spring

January 3 - June 11

Summer

June 20 - September 2

Fall

September 5 - December 16

For Private Instruction

  1. Invoices are automated and sent out on the first day of each month for all private/individual lessons attended in the previous month.
  2. If payment is not received within the first 15 days of the month, a $35 late fee will be assessed at the close of the business day on the 15th day of the month.
  3. A late fee of $35 will be assessed for each 30 day period in which payments are past due.
  4. A processing fee of $5 will be charged for all declined credit card transactions.
  5. A $35 fee will be assessed for any returned checks.

For Group Instruction

Entire session tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration. Students will not be allowed to participate until the full amount has been paid. If full registration cannot be made at the beginning of the semester, then full monthly payment must be received prior to the 1st of each month for lessons to be given.

  1. Winter/Spring session payment due in full on January 3 (or at registration if occurring after January 3).
  2. Summer session payment due in full on June 20 (or at registration if occurring after June 20).
  3. Fall session payment due in full on September 6 (or at registration if occurring after September 6).
  4. A processing fee of $5 will be charged for all declined credit card transactions.
  5. A $35 fee will be assessed for any returned checks.

Methods of Payment

  1. A credit card on file to be used for automated payments.
  2. By check. Please mail to SB ARTS at 103 W. Columbia Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.

All tuition payments for the current session must be paid before enrollment in a subsequent session.

Implied consent of the Policy and Procedure is given and will be adhered to upon registration and initiation of private instruction and/or group classes at the Sharyn Byer Institute of Fine Arts

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