Class Policies

• Tuition must be paid in full upon registration in order to reserve a space in the class.
• The DVAEC reserves the right to cancel any courses and guarantees a full tuition refund in such cases.
• Classes cancelled by the DVAEC (e.g., inclement weather) will be rescheduled.
• Students may drop a course and obtain a full refund, minus a $10 processing fee, if written notification is received at least five business days prior to the first class. Absolutely no refunds can be granted after this time regardless of attendance.
• Cancellations sent via mail will be considered by the date received.
• Classes missed by students cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
• Makeup classes will not be provided to students who miss a regularly scheduled class.
• The DVAEC reserves the right to substitute faculty when necessary.
• All students should report promptly, but not arrive more than ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time of class.
• All students in children’s classes must be picked up, on time, after each class by an authorized adult. Parents/guardians must assume full responsibility for their own children before and after class.
• Students in the adult classes are responsible for obtaining their own supplies. Students enrolled in the youth and children’s classes are provided with art supplies, unless otherwise noted in the initial class schedule.
• The DVAEC reserves the right to ask any student to leave if he or she is disruptive or interferes with the safety of others. There will be no refund if this occurs.
• Students are not allowed in classrooms other than during times specified.
• Safety and use of safe art supplies are a must in all DVAEC classes and workshops.
• Payment of class fees implies acceptance of all policies stated in this outline.

Visiting Artist Workshop Policies

• Refunds are granted only if written notice has been received at least 30 days prior to workshop. No refunds after this date. The refund equals the amount paid by the student, minus a $20 handling fee.
• In the event that the DVAEC cancels a workshop, students will receive a full tuition refund.

ADA Policies
The Delaplaine makes every effort to provide full access to all activities and educational opportunities. To ensure that we can assist students with disabilities and address their individual needs, we ask for your help:

• Students with a need for accommodations must submit a signed request form 2 weeks in advance. Download the ADA Policies and forms or request a form by calling 301-698-0656, ext. 107 to have one mailed.
• We require appropriate documentation of disabilities.

Guidelines to receive an M&T Seniors Scholarship in the Arts
Since the Fall of 2004, M&T Bank has generously sponsored scholarships for seniors to take classes at the Delaplaine.

• Registration for the M&T Senior Scholarship in the Arts is 2 weeks before the class begins.   Please call 301-698-0656 ext. 107 to register.  Student must be a member of the Delaplaine Center.  One class per session.   Spaces are limited.
  
• To receive a scholarship, a senior must be a member of the Center and over 65.
• Scholarships cover all tuition, but students must pay for the required supplies.
• To apply for a scholarship, contact Sarah Higgins, Director of Instruction at 301-698-0656, ext. 107 or email shiggins@delaplaine.org. The date of winter registration for seniors to be announced.
• A senior may apply for a scholarship for one class per session. Scholarships are not available for workshops.
• In any one class, no more than 50% of the students can be enrolled in advance as scholarship students. However, additional spaces may be made available one week prior to the first class. You may contact us one week before the class starts to see whether additional spaces have been made available.