Registration • Registration for the school year begins in the Spring/Summer and continues until the first day of class. • A non-refundable 25% deposit of the first semester tuition is due at registration. Class Commitments • All classes are scheduled for two semesters (15 weeks each, August–May). • These require full payment for both semesters, even if a student withdraws mid-year. Payments & Fees • Tuition listed is for the full year (two semesters). • Payment Options: 1. Pay in full for the year. 2. Pay by semester (2 payments). 3. Installment Plan (8 monthly payments) – $20 fee per student per year. Once selected, this plan cannot be changed. Prepayment is allowed, but fees remain. Miscalculations • If TAFA owes you a refund, it will be issued as a credit to your card or account. • If you owe TAFA additional funds, the balance will be added to your next installment, or you will be contacted if no installments remain. Additional Fees • Facility Fee: 12% of registration, covers facility costs. • Registration Fee: $30 per student, covers administrative and operational costs. Late Payments 1. Payments more than 15 days late incur a $20 monthly late fee. 2. Accounts more than 60 days past due will result in automatic removal from classes. All tuition for the current school year remains owed. Drop Policy • 25% semester deposit is always non-refundable. • A 3% non-refundable processing fee applies to all refunds. • If dropping after orientation the Fall semester tuition will be required • Once classes begin, tuition is non-refundable, and the full year’s tuition must still be paid. Room Usage • Unauthorized entry into classrooms not designated for TAFA by students or families will result in a $75 cleaning fee per instance. Eligibility • Students must meet age, prerequisite, and approval requirements before registering. • Students enrolled without meeting requirements will be removed without reimbursement. Handbook Agreement • Parents and students (ages 12–18) must read and agree to follow the TAFA Student/Parent Handbook, available at tafa.org under current students. Parent Agreement & Consent By registering, you agree to the following: • You accept full responsibility for financial obligations and handbook compliance. • You release Texas Academy of Faith and Arts (TAFA), its agents, and employees from liability for claims connected with transportation to/from and attendance at TAFA. • You authorize TAFA staff to provide medical treatment in case of emergency. • You grant permission for TAFA to use photos, video, and interviews of your student(s) for school publications and promotional materials. • Photography/Yearbook Information: TAFA shares a student’s name, grade, and parent email with Lifetouch for school pictures and yearbooks. No other personal information is shared, and this is used only for photo and yearbook services.If you need to opt out of this being shared, please communicate this during the first week of classes.