Emeriti Association | University of Hartford

The tuition costs for the 2006-2007 school can be found on the following tables. All students are charged a $15 registration fee (one per student per semester) 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.

Payment options:

Payment is accepted by cash (exact change), check payable to "University of Hartford"), or credit card: VISA, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.
In most programs, at least 1/2 payment is required at the time of registration. Returning private music lesson students may register during our early registration period (see below) and pay a $50 deposit followed by 2 equal installments billed by the University of Hartford.
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.
See Registration policies for complete details.

Discounts may apply as follows:

Inquire about our family discount options.
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.
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. Hartt CD Private Lesson discounts for ensembles applies regardless of Private Lesson study.

Private Music Lessons

The following rates for private music instrustion are based on a 17-week semester. The Middletown and South Windsor satellites follow a 16-week semester. However, the reduced rates apply only to residents of the respective town. Non-residents pay the traditional lesson rate.

All students must pay a $15 registration fee in addition to the tuition outlined below. Returning private lesson students who submit a signed registration form with a $50 deposit prior to August 1st for the fall and January 1st for the spring semesters are exempt from paying the $15 registration fee. All returning students who register after the start of the semester must pay a $30 late registration fee in addition to their tuition and $15 registration fee. All new private lesson students must pay the $15 registration fee for their first semester of study.

Type of Lesson	30 Minutes	45 Minutes	60 Minutes
Traditional (Hartt and Simsbury Locations)	$595.00	$824.50	$1079.50
Suzuki Piano	$616.25	$841.50	$1126.25
Suzuki String/Guitar*	$803.25	$1041.25	$1300.50
Middletown Satellite	$504.00	$696.00	$912.00
South Windsor Satellite	$504.00	$696.00	$912.00

*Please note that weekly group classes are included in the Suzuki String and Guitar Rates.

Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles

The following ensembles are designed for pre-college students, except for the Joza Karas Adult String Ensemble. Tuition rates are given per year. Chamber music tuition includes 12 coachings per semester (Fall and Spring). Free or reduced tuition is available to all students who take private lessons through the Community Division, as noted below.

Ensemble	Community Division Students	Other Students
Joza Karas Adult String Ensemble	Free Tuition	$435.00*
Concert Ensemble	Free Tuition	$435.00*
GHYWE	Free Tuition	$435.00*
CYS	Free Tuition	$435.00*
Suzuki Orchestras	Free Tuition	$435.00*
Early Music Ensemble	Free Tuition	$435.00*
Chamber Trios, Quartets, and Quintets	$432.00	$486.00*
Chamber Ensembles (8-10 students)	$216.00	$246.00*
Middle School Percussion Ensemble	$300.00	$350.00*
High School Percussion Ensemble	$500.00	$600.00*
Chamber Choir	$216.00	$246.00*
The Connecticut Children's Choir	$130.00	Overture: $400.00* Prelude: $500.00* Canticum: $550.00* Cambiata: $600.00* Concert: $600.00*
Performer's Certificate Program	Free Tuition	$435.00*

** plus $15.00 registration fee

First Steps in Music

Infant/Toddler Nursery Preschool

Class	Age Level	Class Length	Cost*
Infant/Toddler	0-29 months	30 minutes	$170 per 10-week semester
Nursery	30-42 months	45 minutes	$210 per 10-week semester
Preschool	3 1/2 - 5 years	60 minutes	$230 per 10-week semester

*A $15 registration fee is due in addition to tuition.

Dance Department: General Program

Dance Classes are available for children ages 3 and up. Classes are run during a 36-week school year. Tuition is $522.00 for the year plus a $15.00 registration. The registration fee will be waived for all registrations received before August 20, 2007.

Three payment plans are available:

Full payment of $522.00 and registration fee at time of registration.
Two payments of $261.00: The first payment and the registration feewill be due at time of registration. The second payment will be billed in March.
Three payments: The first payment of $130.50 and the registration fee due at time of registration. A second payment of $130.50 will be billed in November, with a final payment of $261.00 billed in March.

Special 10-week programs may be offered, with a tuition cost of $135.00 plus the registration fee.

Note: Fees are pro-rated after the start of the school year.

Teen and Adult Programs

	Total Price	Price Per Class	Usage
10 Class Dance Card	$135.00	$13.50	One course only
20 Class Dance Card	$240.00	$12.00	One Course only
36 Class Program Pass	$320.00	$8.88	Interchangeable between courses
Single Class	$15.00	$15.00	Available space only
10-Week Programs	$135.00	$13.50	Single course only

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.

Dance Department: Intensive Program

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 each semester, or to pay eight installments throughout the year.

Level	One Annual Payment	Two Semi-Annual Payments	Eight Installments
Foundation	$1080.00	$549.00	$141.75
A & B Ballet	$2448.00	$1242.00	$315.00
BII & C Ballet	$3348.00	$1695.00	$428.25
C II/ D Ballet	$4266.00	$2163.60	$549.00
E & F Ballet	$5454.00	$2766.60	$702.00
D Modern	$2718.00	$1378.80	$349.65
E & F Modern	$2718.00	$1378.80	$349.65

There is a registration fee of $15.00 dollars, which is waived for those who register by Aug. 20. A late late registration fee of $30.00 will apply after Sept. 4 (this does not apply to new students).

Students in the Intensive Program may also choose to take an additional class in the level above where they are studying now, by invitation only (speak to Susan Brooker). The additional tuition for the year is as follows:

CII - $522.00
D - $522.00
E/F - $522.00

Students in the Intensive Program may also choose other classes within the General Program of choice (as appropriate). Fees for such classes will apply as listed in the General Program tuition information above.

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