Registration Information and Policies
Refund Schedule for Dropped Classes and Workshops
  Dropped 7 or more days before first session* Dropped between 6 days before the first session and the first working day after first session* Dropped after the first working day after the first session*
Adult and YFA Classes Tuition refunded minus $50 processing fee** Tuition is refunded minus a processing fee equal to 50% of the tuition NO REFUND
Adult Workshops costing $100 or more Tuition refunded minus $50 processing fee** NO REFUND NO REFUND
Adult and YFA Workshops under $100 Tuition refunded minus $25 processing fee** NO REFUND NO REFUND

*The first session is defined as the first day a class or workshop meets (not the first class or workshop attended).

**To avoid paying the processing fee, students may elect to receive a full tuition credit for classes or workshops dropped seven days or more before the first session. Tuition credit will have an expiration date of one year from the date the class or workshop is dropped and must be used in full for EAC class and/or workshop tuition. After the credit is redeemed, no further refund options will be available.

Tuition credits are not redeemable for cash under any circumstances. Credits may be transferred to another individual only with written notice.

Class Discounts
Introduce a friend (first time student) to EAC classes and receive a 20% discount off the price of one class. EAC Registrar must be alerted when you are introducing a student to EAC classes at the time of registration in order to receive the discount. Please check the appropriate box on the PDF or mail in registration form indicating that you are referring a new student or have been referred by an EAC student and write in that student's name. A 20% refund will be issued to the referring student within 30 days after the referred student's first class meets. No discounts will be given for dropped or canceled classes. This discount is not available via the website registration, to receive this discount you must fax, mail or call in your registration.

Refunds
Tuition is refundable for Adult and YFA classes, minus a processing fee for each class dropped, only if the EAC registrar is notified by or on the next working day after the first class has met. Workshop fees (minus a processing fee) are refundable up until one week prior to the program. If the EAC registrar is notified at least one week prior to the scheduled start date, a processing fee of $50 is charged for dropping adult classes, YFA classes, or workshops costing $100 or more or a $25 processing fee is charged for dropping programs costing under $100. A processing fee equal to 50% of the tuition is charged for adult or YFA classes that are dropped during the period from six days before the first class has met and the next working day after the first class has met (workshop fees are not refundable during this period). Students are responsible for notifying the Art Center registrar that they wish to drop a class or workshop; not attending class does not constitute an official withdrawal from courses or cancellation of tuition or fees. If you must drop a class or workshop after the deadline, no refunds will be given. There is no deferred, reduced or pro-rated tuition. Membership is non-refundable.

There are no exceptions to the Evanston Art Center refund policy. Refer below for more details.

Cancellations
Classes are cancelled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Full tuition will be refunded within the following three weeks. These cancellations may be made at the last moment and students are notified by telephone. The Art Center reserves the right to change instructors, class structure, or to discontinue any class without incurring obligations.

Please Note
In order to register for adult classes, students must be 18 years of age. Younger students may petition the Director of Education for permission to enroll in an adult class or workshop. No one, including children of students, is allowed in the studios during class or studio time unless they are enrollees or have visitor permission from the Director of Education.

Class/Workshop Supply List
You will receive a partial class or complete workshop supply list with your confirmation of enrollment. Please come to the first class or workshop prepared to work.

Evanston Art Center Closings
Classes will not be held on major national holidays or during extremely inclement weather. Generally, the Art Center follows the decisions of the District #65 public schools regarding weather related school closings. Classes falling on these days will be made up at the end of the term and will be coordinated between the faculty member and each class. Only the administration may cancel classes in case of inclement weather. Please check emergencyclosings.com.

Fees
Fees are noted in the course description in this catalog. Evanston residents pay a lower fee because their tax dollars directly support the Evanston Art Center.

Policy Changes
The administration reserves the right to alter policies pertaining to courses, fees, and other notices in this catalog from time to time as deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Art Center. All such policy changes will be approved by the Board of Trustees before action is taken. The administration also reserves the right to cancel classes and alter scheduling or staffing when circumstances warrant.

Financial Aid
A limited amount of financial aid is available each term for adult courses and Youth Fine Arts programs. Assistance will be based on financial need. For more information or an application, call 847-475-5300. Applications are available at the front desk. Please submit completed application with attendant documents with your registration. (See financial aid sliding scale below) (Please note: a 1040 is the only acceptable documentation for Financial Aid.)

Code of Conduct
In order to provide students, members, visitors and staff with a safe and supportive educational environment, the Evanston Art Center has adopted a Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is printed on the reverse of your enrollment confirmation. Copies of the Code of Conduct are also available through the EAC Registrar or Director of Education. The Art Center reserves the right to refuse to retain any student in any course at any time without incurring obligations.

Studio Time
Studio time is available to current students who would like additional time to work in the EAC studios outside of class time. Several departments offer currently enrolled students use of the EAC facilities during studio time. Studio time schedules are worked out at the beginning of each term.

Check the catalog for the departments offering studio time and the fees. Students may sign up for studio time at any point during the term, but if you sign up for studio time by the second class session you receive a 25% discount. Students who enroll for studio time after the first quarter of the term will pay an amount determined by the quarter when they enroll. A schedule of fees is available at the front desk.

Membership
Membership contributions help support the Evanston Art Center's operations and programs. Membership is required for adult classes at the Evanston Art Center. EAC students may apply for membership at the student rate. Children need not be members to participate in the Youth Fine Arts programs. Membership is not required to participate in workshops. Membership is non-refundable.

Special Needs and Accessibility
The Evanston Art Center's main level is handicapped accessible. We encourage the involvement of children and adults with special needs. Children with developmental disabilities or physical handicaps can, in most cases, be registered in youth classes. Please let us know about special needs or health problems in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

All classes offered by the Evanston Art Center at Noyes Cultural Arts Center are handicapped accessible. The Evanston Art Center is dedicated to developing accessible sites for art classes, and is working in cooperation with other organizations – including the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department, the Adult Continuing Education Program at Evanston Township High School, Northwestern University's Norris Center, and other local arts and education organizations – to ensure that our students with disabilities are provided with accessible art classes of comparable quality when Evanston Art Center sites are not suitable. For more information and to allow us to best suit your needs, please call the Art Center at 847-475-5300 at least three weeks prior to the start of the term.

Youth Fine Arts Late Pick-Up Fees
Parents are responsible for picking their children up on time. The EAC cannot be responsible for students brought early or picked up late. A fee of $10 per every five minutes will be assessed by credit card or by invoice.

Permission to Photograph
The Art Center retains the right to photograph any class, work, student or event and reproduce the images at its discretion without incurring obligations.

FINANCIAL AID SLIDING SCALE
Total (gross) Income / Number of Family Members
SUBSIDY 1 2 3 4 5 6
75% $12,020 $14,075 $18,885 $23,825 $28,760 $33,700
50% $16,750 $19,410 $24,345 $29,285 $34,225 $39,165
25% $21,470 $24,735 $29,810 $34,750 $39,690 $45,720