Live Courses Tuition and Policies


Note that all students will use the following equipment and technology for live classes:
  • computer with Google account (for using Gmail, Drive, Hangout, and Classroom)
  • scanner (cell phone okay; .jpg images accepted only if copied-and-pasted into document)
  • webcam
  • microphone
  • printer
  • PDF reader

Tuition for Grammar Matters I:  3-week Summer Intensive
Registration fee:  $15 (non-refundable, unless course is canceled)
Tuition:  $125
Book rental:  $15 ($5 shipping/handling + $10 deposit) -- Note:  The deposit will be refunded once the book is returned.  Parents who choose to purchase their books will need to contact me for the ISBN# and vendor options.

Tuition for Grammar Matters I:  A Traditional Study for Beginners and Intermediates
Registration fee:  $20 (non-refundable, unless course is canceled)
Tuition:  $250
Book rental:  $15 ($5 shipping/handling + $10 deposit) -- Note:  The deposit will be refunded once the book is returned.  Parents who choose to purchase their books will need to contact me for the ISBN# and vendor options.

Tuition for Before Papers Come Paragraphs:  A Beginner's Writing Course (fall semester)
Registration fee:  $20 (non-refundable, unless course is canceled)
Tuition:  $250

Tuition for Before Great Books Comes Groundwork:  A Preparatory English Course (fall semester) 
Registration fee:  $20 (non-refundable, unless course is canceled)
Tuition:  $200 

Billing policy:

Tuition for summer intensive courses must be paid in full within eight days of the invoice date. 

Tuition for semester courses may be made in either one or two installments.  If parents choose to pay in a single installment, the full tuition is due within eight days of the invoice date.  If parents choose to pay in two installments, payment #1 is due within eight days of the invoice date.  Payment #2 is due within 60 days of the invoice date.  I will give a grace period of five business days for checks that are in the mail by the course start date. 

I accept personal checks, cashier's checks, cash (if you are local), and credit cards through Square.  Your invoice will provide payment instructions and due dates.

Drop Policy:

If you need to withdraw your student from the course, the following procedures will apply:
     * The request needs to be made in writing. 
     * Refunds will only be given through week 1 of the summer intensives and week 2 of the semester courses.  
     * The registration fee is non-refundable.
     * A drop fee equivalent to 10% of the tuition will be assessed.
     * The refund will be given within 7 days of your request.
     * Exceptions will be made if technical difficulties prevent your student from participating in a class more than twice.  In that           case, a pro-rated refund will be given at any time, and the drop fee will not be assessed. 

Cancellation Policy

Summer Intensives:  If your chosen class does not meet minimum enrollment by Friday, May 24, I will close registration and provide full refunds of both the registration fee and tuition within 7 days.  Alternatively, you may switch to a guided independent study with grading.

Fall semester courses:  If your chosen class does not meet minimum enrollment by Thursday, August 1,  you may request a full refund of your registration fee and tuition at that time or you may wait until I close registration to see if any students register late.  I will close registration by Friday, August 16, if minimum enrollment has not been reached.  If the class does close, you will have the option of switching to the correspondence course.