Legal & Financial
Payment Policies
We believe in transparency. Please review our complete financial policies before enrolling. Questions? We're always happy to talk.
Last updated: June 2025
Tuition Due Dates
- Monthly tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Recurring payments are automatically charged to the card on file via Stripe.
- Semester payments are due in full before the first day of the semester. The Fall semester begins in August; the Spring semester begins in January.
- A 5-day grace period is provided before a late fee is assessed.
- Families who require a different billing date may contact the academy administrator to arrange an alternative schedule.
Installment Plans
- Monthly auto-pay is our standard installment plan — tuition is divided across the semester and charged monthly.
- Semester-in-full payments receive a slight discount versus the total of monthly payments.
- Custom payment arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to discuss your family's needs.
- A $25 enrollment deposit is required to reserve your student's spot. This deposit is applied toward the first month's tuition.
Refund Policy
- Enrollment deposits are non-refundable once a student's spot has been confirmed.
- Full refunds are available for tuition paid before the first day of class, minus the enrollment deposit.
- If a student withdraws within the first two weeks of a semester, a 50% refund of the semester tuition (excluding deposit) will be issued.
- No refunds are issued after two weeks of instruction have been completed in a given semester.
- Workshop fees are fully refundable up to 48 hours before the workshop date.
Withdrawal Policy
- To withdraw a student, parents must submit written notice to the academy administrator via email.
- Withdrawals take effect at the end of the current billing cycle. Monthly tuition will not be prorated for partial months.
- Students who withdraw mid-semester may re-enroll the following semester, subject to availability.
- Families with outstanding balances at the time of withdrawal must resolve all accounts before re-enrollment is permitted.
Late Payments
- A $15 late fee is applied to accounts not settled within 5 days of the due date.
- Accounts more than 15 days past due may result in a temporary suspension of Google Classroom access.
- Accounts more than 30 days past due may result in disenrollment from the program.
- Payment plans can be arranged at any time by contacting the academy. We want to work with every family.
Workshop Cancellation
- Workshop registrations may be canceled for a full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time.
- Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop are non-refundable, but a credit toward a future workshop may be issued at the administrator's discretion.
- If Tallawah Academy cancels a workshop for any reason, all registered participants will receive a full refund within 5–7 business days.
- Workshop makeup sessions are offered when possible. Contact us if you missed a session due to an emergency.