General Information
The Art of Acting Studio is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, handicap, color, ethnic origin, or national origin (as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) in selecting qualified matriculates, administering its educational and admissions policies, its scholarship and loan programs, or any other school-administered programs.
Housing
Housing costs are not included in the price for tuition. Housing is the responsibility of the student. However, the Studio will do everything it can to assist in helping students find housing.
Video Auditions
Applicants who do not live in LA County or surrounding counties may send a DVD audition. The DVD must be submitted along with the completed application requirements for each program. Please make sure the DVD is in the NTSC format for proper play in American DVD players. We will also accept online video submissions through YouTube or Vimeo. An interview must follow all auditions, and they may occur over the phone.
Tuition
All fees are payable by specified dates before the beginning of each semester. Unless otherwise agreed to, all late payments are subject to a late payment charge of 2% per month.
Certification
Upon satisfactory completion of the Evening Conservatory, graduating students will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Evaluations
Every student enrolled in the Evening Conservatory is continuously evaluated by the faculty and given guidance regarding the progress and growth. Formal evaluations, in the form of faculty interviews, are given each semester. In the workshop programs, students are evaluated by the faculty to determine whether they are ready to move to the next class level.
Grounds for Dismissal
Students may be dismissed from any program of the Art of Acting Studio due to inappropriate behavior, absences, repeated tardiness, or, in the opinion of the faculty, nonparticipation. There are no tuition refunds under these circumstances.
Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from the Studio for any reason must submit a written notice to the artistic director. The official date of withdrawal will be the date on which the director receives the notice. Full refunds (less the deposit) are available only before classes begin. After classes begin, students will be refunded according to a schedule, as indicated on the refund policy included in the application for admission. Further information is provided in the Student Guidelines handbook.
Financial Aid
At this time the Art of Acting Studio does not participate in any student financial aid program through the Department of Education. Therefore, students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid through FAFSA. The Art of Acting Studio is not a participating organization in the Plan 529 College Savings plan through the IRS.
**The information on this website is based on the most recent data as of October 2010; every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Because of the complexities associated with administering multiple financial aid programs and regulatory changes that may occur, all information contained herein, especially figures on tuitions and expenses, is subject to change, and nothing in this edition will be binding upon the Art of Acting Studio if such changes are mandated by Federal regulations or institutional policy.**
