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GENERAL QUESTIONS
Do I have to pay fees for all programs?
Yes, there is one time registration fee of $75 per student. Registration fee is paid once a year at the start of the new season and includes all on site programs.
What does the registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers the enrollment fee, PTC Scholar Care Fee, and T-shirt or Leotard.
What about uniforms?
Uniform items are listed for each class. All families will receive a uniform order sheet via the parent portal on August 15. The cost per item is included in the order sheet.
My child turns 6 or 10 years old in the fall; can I register them for the age-appropriate class?
Scholars are allowed to register for the age-appropriate class as long as they turn 6 or 10 years old by 12/31/2024.
Can I pay in cash or check?
Tuition and registration payments are collected via e-payment directly through Jackrabbit, our new classroom management software.
For our special events, classes, and select merchandise, we use a mixture of Eventbrite, Jackrabbit, and/or Square. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS VIA CASH, CHECKS, CASHAPP, VENMO, ZELLE, OR APPLE PAY.
Does Ifetayo offer scholarships?
Currently, we do not have a general scholarship fund in place. However, if a family is experiencing financial hardship, please email the Cultural Arts Program Director at [email protected] to discuss potential solutions.
Can I register for Fall or Spring classes only?
No, we are resuming our full year model as prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families may register throught January 11, 2025, as class capacity allows. .
TUITION COSTS, FEES & PAYMENT PROCESSING
What are the fees?
CLASS FEES | PROGRAM/DAY | COST |
REGISTRATION FEE | ALL PROGRAMS | $75 (see inclusions above)^ |
TUITION | CAP CLASSES- SATURDAY | $650/class (for the 2024-2025 season) Tiered Pricing Available (see breakdown below) |
CAP CLASSES– SUNDAY | TBD | |
RITES OF PASSAGE (ROP) | Free | |
COSTUME FEE | SATURDAY CAP CLASSES ONLY | $65/class |
CULMINATING TICKETS | SATURDAY CAP CLASSES ONLY | $150/5 tickets |
Online Registration / E-Payment
When enrolling online, you are automatically set up for e-payment and automatic account billing, including for registration fees, tuition, costume fees, culminating fees, and any other related items purchased on the family’s account.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes, we currently have a multi-class and multi-scholar discount on tuition fees in place. Individual scholars registered for 3 or more classes will receive $300 off each additional class. Multi-student discounts are available starting at $30/off tuition for 2 scholars.
How are multi-class discounts applied?
Add up the classes and use the tuition discount rate listed for the total number of classes:
Class 1: $0.00
Class 2: $0.00
Class 3 & up: $300.00 off/class
Multi-class discounts cannot be applied by family.
How are multi-student discounts applied?
Add up the students in the family and use the tuition discount rate listed for the total:
Student 1: $0.00
Student 2: $30.00
Student 3: $40.00
Student 4 & up: $50.00 off/child
When is the multi-student discount applied?
The discount is applied to the original tuition amount.
If a family/account is eligible for both multi-class and multi-student discounts, will they receive both?
Yes, if eligible, both discounts will be applied.
What is the culminating ticket fee?
Our annual capstone culminating event is a critical part of our Cultural Arts Program, where students are celebrated by the community as they showcase all they have learned over the course of the year. Ifetayo encourages families to pre-purchase 5 tickets for the culminating event to guarantee a full house that is a diverse and equitable representation of the community honoring all of our children’s accomplishments. Pre-purchased tickets may be shared with or sold to friends, family, and community members.
Tickets will be made available in the parent portal on November 15, 2024. Unpaid culminating ticket fees will be automatically processed on February 15, 2025.
What about costume fees?
Costume fees are $65 per class. Costume fees will be posted in the parent portal on November 1, 2024. Unpaid costume fees will be automatically processed on January 15, 2025.
Payment Schedule Overview
Tuition is due on the 15th of every month. Please note that there are no makeup classes. The total balance must be paid in full by April 15, 2025.
Tuition is due by the 15th of each month, and can be paid via credit card, debit card, or online through your custom parent portal. All accounts registered online are automatically set up for e-payment, and you authorize Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy to use the account information for all billing, including registration fees, tuition, costume fees, culmination tickets, and other related items. Tuition is not pro-rated for absences or academy closures.
NOTE: Families are able to pay for tuition at any point in their parent portal. Monthly fees not paid by the 14th of each month will be automatically posted using the credit/debit card on file on the 15th of the month. Please note a sample payment schedule below. The amount below reflects the cost of (1) CAP class.
2024-2025 PAYMENT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW | |||
REGISTRATION DATES | TYPE OF PAYMENT DUE | AMOUNT | NOTES |
TUITION PAYMENTS BY REGISTRATION DATES | |||
August 1 – September 30, 2024 | First Monthly Tuition Payment | $81.25 | Processed daily at 9am of the following day. |
October 1 – 14, 2024 | – Missed September Monthly Tuition Payment – Current October Monthly Tuition Payment | $81.25 | Processed daily at 9am of the following day. |
October 15 – November 14, 2024 | ALL missed monthly Tuition Payments | $81.25 – September | Processed daily at 9am of the following day. |
FEES POSTING AND PROCESSING SCHEDULE | |||
August 1- January 11, 2025 | Registration Fee | $75 | Processed daily at 9am. |
October 1, 2024 | Costume Fees Posted to Parent Portal | $65.00/class | Unpaid fees will be automatically processed on January 15, 2025. |
October 15, 2024 | Culminating Ticket Fees Posted to Parent Portal | $150/5-tickets | Unpaid fees will be automatically processed on February 15, 2025. |
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM (CAP) TIERED PRICING MODEL
Our arts and culture program offers enriching classes for children ages 2-19. To accommodate different household needs, we have structured our pricing into three affordable levels. Each level covers 33 weeks of instruction.
TIER 1
Price: $650 per class
This level is for families who are managing their basic household needs with little to no room for extra expenses or savings. We aim to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate, regardless of financial constraints.
Ideal for:
Families who are able to cover their essential needs but have limited extra funds.
Households with multiple children and significant financial obligations.
Single-parent households or families experiencing temporary financial hardship.
Statement: “I can meet my household needs but have little to no room for extra expenses or savings.”
TIER 2
Price: $700 per class
This level is designed for families who can comfortably meet their household needs and have some additional funds for extracurricular activities. It balances affordability while contributing to the program’s sustainability.
Ideal for:
Dual-income households with moderate expenses.
Families who can allocate a portion of their budget to educational and cultural activities.
Households that prioritize spending on enrichment activities for their children.
Statement: “I can comfortably meet my household needs with some additional funds for extracurricular activities.”
TIER 3
Price: $750 per class
This level is for families who can easily meet their household needs and have enough financial flexibility to support both their child’s activities and other discretionary expenses. By choosing this level, you help support the program and enable us to offer lower-priced levels to those in need.
Ideal for:
Families with higher disposable incomes.
Households looking to support community programs and ensure accessibility for all children.
Families committed to contributing to the sustainability and growth of arts and culture programs.
Statement: “I can easily meet my household needs and have the flexibility to cover additional discretionary expenses.”
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL
Assess Your Financial Situation: Consider your household income, number of dependents, and overall financial commitments.
Community Support: If your financial situation allows, opting for a higher level helps support families in need and ensures the program’s continued operation.
Contact Us for Guidance: If you’re unsure which level is best for your situation, please reach out to the CAP program director at mabraham@ifetayo.org. We are here to help and can provide guidance based on your unique circumstances.
By structuring our program this way, we aim to be inclusive and supportive, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to benefit from arts and culture education.
©2019 Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy
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(Holistic)
We believe communities are strengthened through approaches that are comprehensive and holistic. We are therefore committed to the development of the whole person; mind, body, and spirit.
(Love)
We believe that love is the center of the work that we do. Ifetayo, Yoruba word from Nigeria, West Africa which means love is enough for joy. Restoring love and joy in our community through programming that reflects the richness of African culture.
(Collective Decision-Making)
We are committed to collective decision making in developing and delivering excellent programs. Mbongi (Kikongo) which means “Place of Learning” and is essentially a system of governance that brings people together to resolve community challenges.
(Critical Reflection)
We believe that learning from the past is critical to building for the future. Sankofa is a word in the Akan language from Ghana that translates as “reach back and get it” (san-to return; ko-to go; fa-to fetch, to seek and take).
(Connectedness)
We believe in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term that roughly translates as human kindness. “I am because we are.”