Prep Center Schedules, Registration, and Tuition

School Year

All classes, unless otherwise indicated, are based upon an academic year curriculum of 30 weeks. Students, therefore, are enrolled for the entire school year from September through June. (Consult the General Calendar for exact dates.)

• Students taking private lessons in instruments or voice have 29 lessons plus one jury, which substitutes for one lesson in the spring semester.
• Students enrolled in dance and theater classes do not take juries and therefore receive 30 weeks of classes. Performances and/or rehearsals may substitute for one or two classes during the school year.
• Suzuki students participate in four performance celebrations and 26 weeks of regular lessons and classes.
• The Preparatory Center school year runs from September through June. Additional new classes, lessons, and entrance into some pre-existing classes are offered in the spring semester, from February through June. Summer session runs for six weeks from July through August.

Performance Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to perform at the Preparatory Center’s weekly recitals throughout the school year. Many of our students additionally perform at community events such as The Perform-a-Thon fundraiser and The David Z. Modern Musician Program Concert.

Registration

Please indicate requested courses on the Preparatory Center Registration Form and return it to the Preparatory Center with your payment. You may register in person or by e-mailing us a scan of the completed and signed form. Every effort is made to accommodate time and instructor preferences, but we cannot guarantee that your specific request will be met. If we are not able to grant your request, we will inform you of your options.

Registration for New Students

• Families wishing to enroll their children in group classes may register in person or by mailing us a completed registration form, or by faxing or e-mailing us a scan of the completed and signed form. No consultation is required. Indicate your preferred schedule and/or section. We will make every effort to accommodate your preferences.
• Families wishing to enroll their children in private instrument or voice lessons must contact the director of the Preparatory Center by phone to discuss individual needs in order to make the best placement for the student.
• Families wishing an initial consultation to discuss their child’s course of study may call us at 718.951.4111.

Registration for Returning Students

Returning students may register at any time prior to the start of the new school year. Those students who register before July 31 will receive priority in the scheduling process and will not be charged a registration fee. Students with outstanding tuition balance will not be permitted to register until the balance is settled.

Late Registration for Classes and Private Lessons

Registration for classes after the start of the school year may be possible, subject to the approval of the director. Registration for private lessons is possible throughout the school year, subject to faculty availability.

Tuition and Fees

Payment of all fees and tuition may be made in the full at the beginning of the school year or in six monthly installments. The $55 annual registration fee is nonrefundable. Students pay the registration fee only once, upon enrollment in the program. The registration fee is waived for Brooklyn College students, staff, faculty, and alumni. No deductions are made for absences or late entrance to classes. You may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover), check, or money order. Checks and money orders must be payable to “BC Dept. Receipts.”

Discounts

Payment-in-Full Discount

The Preparatory Center offers discounts for payment made in full at the time of registration. This discount is calculated based on the adjusted tuition, after other discounts and scholarship awards have been applied. The $55 registration fee is not included in the calculation of discounts.

• A $25 discount is applied to a total tuition bill between $500 and $949.
• A $75 discount is applied to a total tuition bill between $950 and $1,699.
• A $100 discount is applied to a total tuition bill of $1,700 and $3,999.
• A $150 discount is applied to a total tuition bill of $4,000 or more.

Other Discounts

The Preparatory Center offers discounts for students registering for multiple lessons and classes, and for siblings. Families are eligible for either the multiple class or sibling discounts. A family is eligible for only one Payment-in-Full Discount, regardless of the number of children enrolled.

Contact the Prep Center office for further information.

Registration Fee

• A one-time nonrefundable fee paid upon registration.
• Prep Center waives the registration fee for Brooklyn College students, staff, faculty, and alumni. A supporting document (valid ID card, alumni card, or copy of diploma) is required.
• The registration fee is not applicable in the calculation of discounts.

Note the following:

• There are no discounts offered for the spring and summer semesters, with the exception of the registration fee.
• The Prep Center does not pro-rate for any late entrances into group classes or the Suzuki programs.
• No deductions are made for absences or late entrance to classes.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Merit scholarships are awarded to students taking individual instruction in an instrument or voice who show a strong commitment to their studies, exceptional progress, or achievement.

Suzuki students who are in a string ensemble of any level may apply for merit-based scholarships.

Evaluation for merit scholarships occurs at the end of each school year for the following season. Families receive notification of their award by July 31 for the following school year.

All scholarship recipients are expected to maintain excellent attendance and participate in the Prep Center Perform-a-Thon fundraiser as well as Prep Center ensembles, classes, and weekly recitals.