PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH THEATRE 2007 – 2008 POLICIES & PROCEDURES

POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Call PYT's Business Manager at 610-332-1402 with
questions regarding Policies & Procedures.

REGISTRATION
Students wishing to enroll in PYT must submit the following in order to secure placement in a class:
* A completed registration form signed by Parent/Guardian acknowledging acceptance of Policies and Procedures.
* A payment of the $50 per program non-refundable registration fee.
* A completed medical treatment authorization form signed by Parent/Guardian.

Students may register by phone, fax, online, mail or in person at PYT's office or Open House. Please register by August 31, 2007.

All registrations are processed in the order that they are received. Students wishing to enroll in a class that is full will be placed on a waiting list and notified of a possible opening. Late registrations will be accepted and tuition will be charged on a pro-rated basis. The registration fee must be paid in full even when tuition is pro-rated.

PAYMENTS
PYT accepts cash, checks, money orders, VISA and MasterCard. Cash payments should be made in person at the PYT Business office. Please ensure you receive a cash receipt signed by a PYT employee. Checks and money orders should be made payable to PYT. Please include your phone number on your check and print the student's name. Any Parent/Guardian whose checks are returned or whose credit card transactions are declined more than once will be required to make all future payments by money order or cash.

If the entire yearly tuition is pre-paid by September 17, 2007, a 10% discount will be applied. A 10% discount can be taken for Dance Program classes if the student is also enrolled in a Drama Program class. Discounts may not be combined and do not apply to scholarships. Those not taking advantage of the full payment discount must adhere to the fee payment schedule. Tuition is broken into four billing periods. Payments are expected by the following due dates, NO EXCEPTIONS:

Payment 1: August 31, 2007
Payment 2: October 5, 2007
Payment 3: January 4, 2008
Payment 4: February 1, 2008

Tuition is due on these dates regardless of whether you have received your bill. Bills are a courtesy, and sent to the designated billing address. Please notify the office if a change of address occurs. An 18% per annum late fee will be assessed on accounts for payments made after the due dates. Parents/Guardians who fail to meet their financial obligations could lose their child's spot in a class to a prospective student waiting to enroll. If it becomes necessary to engage the services of a collection agency or attorney to settle any disputes, additional collection and/or attorney fees may be assessed to your account.

Tuition payments are non-refundable, non-transferable. You may not transfer tuition between siblings. Refunds will be given for drops due to family or medical emergencies only.

ALL tuition and fees must be paid in full by the final due date of February 1, 2008 in order for student to participate in Senior Cabaret, Voice Concert, PYT Performs! and/or Dance Concert. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Need-based scholarships are available to families who would not otherwise be able to participate in our program. An application is required and can be obtained by calling the office at 610-332-1400.

FEES
A $25 fee will be assessed for all returned checks.
An $80 Production Fee will be assessed to all students cast in a MainStage Production.

A Dance Concert Costume Fee of $65 per program class is due by November 30, 2007.