Tuition for the 2008 - 2009 School Year
The tuition costs for the 2008-2009 school can be found on the following tables. All students are charged a $25 registration fee (one per student) in addition to those tuition rates. Registration fee waivers are available for some programs and are outlined below. New students who join a program midway through a semester may be eligible for prorated tuition. Late registration fees apply to returning private lesson students and intensive dance students as described below. For information about financial assistance, click here.
Payment options:
- Payment is accepted by cash (exact change), check payable to "University of Hartford"), or credit card: Master Card, Discover, and American Express.
- A 10% deposit (minimum) is required for all programs
- Intensive Dance students have the option of 8 installments and are charged a slightly higher tuition rate to accommodate this billing option.
- Adults taking a single dance class must pay in full prior to their class.
- BILLS for remaining balances are now sent VIA EMAIL.
- See Registration policies for complete details.
Discounts may apply as follows:
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If your family is enrolled in more than one concurrent Hartt Community Division program, you are eligible for a 10% discount on the program with the lowest tuition under the following conditions/exceptions:
- No discounts are offered for summer programs, or programs that run for less than 10 consecutive weeks.
- Each family is eligible for one discount per year.
- University of Hartford faculty & staff may apply a 10% discount to their tuition or that of their children for all programs. Additional discounts do not apply. Discounts cannot exceed 10% for any program or student.
- Hartt faculty and staff may apply a 10% discount to their tuition or that of their children for all programs. Additional discounts do not apply. Discounts cannot exceed 10% for any program or student. Additional Hartt discounts may apply. Inquire within.
- Year-long Registration!
The following rates for private music instrustion are based on a 34-week school year. The Middletown and South Windsor satellites follow a 32-week year, however, the reduced rates apply only to residents of the respective town. Non-residents pay the traditional lesson rate.
A deposit of 10% is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance can be paid in 4 installments throughout the school year as billed by the University of Hartford. Failure to pay according to billing dates will result in default charges in addition to all tuition and fees.
*All students must pay a $25 registration fee in addition to the tuition outlined below unless they register prior to August 1st for the school year. Students registering after the start of the school year will incur a late fee of $30 in addition to all tuition and fees. New students can receive prorated tuition depending upon their start date and may not be assessed the late fee.
New: Yearlong Registration!
(tuition reflected below)
| Type of Lesson (per year) |
30 Minutes* |
45 Minutes* |
60 Minutes* |
| Traditional (Hartt and Simsbury Locations) |
$1241.00 |
$1717.00 |
$2278.00 |
| Suzuki Piano |
$1360.00 |
$1844.50 |
$2388.50 |
| Suzuki String/Guitar/Flute* |
$1700.00 |
$2193.00 |
$2771.00 |
| Middletown & South Windsor Satellites |
$1056.00 |
$1456.00 |
$1920.00 |
| Middletown Satellite for Suzuki Piano only |
$1176.00 |
$1600.00 |
$2112.00 |
| Registration Fee (per year per student |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
| Late Registration Fee (per year per student) |
$30 |
$30 |
$30 |
*Please note that weekly group classes are included in the Suzuki String, Suzuki Flute and Suzuki Guitar Rates. Students who study at the main campus, in Glastonbury or Simsbury follow regular rates for tuition. Monthly group classes are included in the Suzuki piano tuition rates. Individuals taking lessons in South Windsor or Middletown pay the satellite rate only if they are residents of that town; otherwise follow the traditional rates as a non-resident.
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The following ensembles are designed for pre-college students. Tuition rates are given per year as registration for these ensembles is only available for yearlong study. Chamber music tuition is includes 24 coachings per year. Free or reduced tuition is available to all students who take private lessons through the Community Division, as noted below.
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| Class |
Age |
Length of Class |
Tuition* |
| Infant/Toddler |
0-29 months |
30 minutes |
$170 per 10-week session |
| Nursery |
30-42 months |
45 minutes |
$210 per 10-week session |
| Preschool |
3 1/2 - 5 years |
60 minutes |
$230 per 10-week session |
*A $25 registration fee is due in addition to tuition.
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Dance Classes are available for children ages 3 and up. Classes are run for a 36-week school year. Registration fee of $25 will be waived for registrations received on or before August 20th 2007
| Children's Ballet and Youth Programs |
2008-2009 School Year |
| 1 class per week |
$522.00 for 36 weeks |
| Registration Fee |
$25.00 (in addition to tuiton; due at registration) |
| Payment Plan - B |
Two Payments of $261, First at time of registration plus registration fee. 2nd payment $261 will be billed by the University of Hartford in January 2009 |
| Payment Plan - C
|
First payment of $130.50 at time of registration then 2nd payment of $130.50 billed by the University of Hartford in November 2008, third payment of $130.50 billed by the University of Hartford in February 2009adn the fourth payment pof $130.50 billed by the University in April 2009 |
* Fees are pro-rated after the start of the school year.
| Teen & Adult Program |
September 2008 - August 2009 |
| 10-Class Dance Card |
$135 (same class only; expires 8/31/09)
$13.50 per class – no registration fee |
| 20-Class Dance Card |
$240 (same class only, expires 8/31/09)
$12.00 per class – no registration fee |
| Program Pass
(36 Classes) |
$320 (interchangeable between classes, expires 8/31/09)
$8.88 per class – no registration fee |
| Single Class |
$15 on a space available basis only |
| 10 Week Programs |
$135 |
All Teen & Adult classes require a minimum of 8 students to run. Please purchase your dance card or pass at least 24 hours ahead of the class you plan on attending. Those interchanging between classes should call ahead to ensure the class is running. Thank you.
Discounts cannot be applied to Teen & Adult Programs.
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The more serious dancer may choose to begin a comprehensive dance curriculum with instruction two days a week and increasing up to six days per week depending upon the student's area of focus (either ballet or modern theatre dance). For this program, three payment plans are available: to pay the full year, to pay twice a year, or to pay eight installments throughout the year.
| Level |
One Annual Payment |
Two Semi-Annual Payments |
Eight Installments |
| Foundation |
$1,080.00 |
$549.00 |
$141.75 |
| A & B Ballet |
$2,448.00 |
$1,242.00 |
$315.00 |
| BII & C Ballet |
$3,348.00 |
$1,695.00 |
$428.85 |
| C II/ D Ballet |
$4,266.00 |
$2,163.60 |
$549.00 |
| EI E & F Ballet |
$5,454.00 |
$2,766.60 |
$702.00 |
| D Modern Theater |
$2,718.00 |
$1,378.80 |
$349.65 |
| E & F Modern Theater |
$2,718.00 |
$1,378.80 |
$349.00 |
| Registration Fee |
$25 (Waived for registrations received on or before August 20th 2007) |
$30 Late Registration Fee |
Waived for returning students for registrations received prior to 9/4/07 (Does not apply to new students)
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| Per Class Rate (C/D/E/F Levels) |
$522/year per class (with approval from Dance Chairperson) |
| Private Lessons in Dance |
Standard Rate: $75/lesson (* By approval only; special arrangements can be made for advanced study and will incur a higher hourly rate) |
Students in the Intensive Program may choose other classes within the General Youth or Adult program of choice as appropriate and those fees apply.
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