For Individual Lessons: Students must register by appointment only. For best selection of lesson times, make your appointment early by calling (585) 454-4596. Registration appointments are also available on a first-come, first-served basis during our open registration or “Walk-in” Registration days.

Walk-in Registration Dates

For your convenience, the following days of “Walk-in” Registration have been scheduled. During these times, enrolling students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No prior appointment is required, but students must bring appropriate registration and tuition fees (see grid on Registration form):

New & Currently enrolled students for Summer/Fall:
Tuesday, July 13 from 3:00-8:00 pm

New & Currently enrolled students for Fall:
Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, August 19 from 3:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 31 from 3:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, September 2 from 3:00-8:00 pm
Friday, September 3 from 12:00-5:00 pm

Tuesday, September 7 from 3:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday, September 8 from 3:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, September 9 from 3:00-8:00 pm

Recap of information about registration:

1. Make checks or money orders payable to Hochstein School. MasterCard and VISA accepted. No cash.
2. Register early!
3. Due with registration form: The $8 or $20 registration fee. A class admission slip and rules and regulations will be mailed to you upon receipt of the registration form and applicable fees.
4. To inquire about payment plans and tuition assistance, call Hochstein School at (585) 454-4596. Rochester office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday-Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Canandaigua office hours are Monday-Thursday, 3:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm.

A minimum enrollment is required for all classes. If Hochstein cancels an offering, a full refund including all registration fees will be made to those already enrolled. Students will be charged for classes that occur prior to cancellation.

REGISTRATION FORM

You may print out the registration form and use it to register:	Registration form Microsoft Word document
	Registration form

FEES :

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Students requiring tuition assistance in order to enroll in any program at Hochstein may do so through the Dean's Office or the Canandaigua Program Coordinator. Tuition assistance guidelines are as follows:

· For children enrolling in individual lessons, reduced fees-on a sliding scale-may apply if household income is less than $40,000.

· For children enrolling in classes, reduced fees-on a sliding scale-may apply if household income is less than $25,000.

· For adults enrolling in individual lessons, reduced fees-on a sliding scale-may apply if household income is less than $25,000.

Verification of household income and completion of a tuition assistance application is due prior to registration. For more information and to obtain an application, call Hochstein at (585) 454-4596 during office hours: 9:00 am-6:00 pm from Monday-Thursday; 9:00 am-5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.

Support for Hochstein's tuition assistance program is provided by the United Way of Greater Rochester, the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and the many friends of Hochstein School. Additional assistance designated for minority youth is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS

Refunds
Hochstein School reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund, including registration fees, will be made to those enrolled in a class canceled by the School. Students will be charged for classes that occur prior to cancellation.

Withdrawals
The Dean's Office must be notified if a student wishes to discontinue lessons or classes at Hochstein. In all cases of student withdrawal, registration fees are non-refundable. Students who must withdraw for verified medical reasons will be charged only for classes through the point of withdrawal.

For Individual Lessons:
Refunds are based on the proximity of withdrawal to the first lesson. Please call the Dean's Office at 585-454-4596 for specific information.

For Classes, Ensembles and Workshops: Timing of withdrawal and related charges are as follows:

Timing of Withdrawal	Charges
At least two working days prior to first class of any quarter	No charge
After two working days prior to first class of any quarter and up until the third class of any quarter	Charge for three classes
After the date of the third class of any quarter has occurred	Charge for the entire quarter

These programs are made possible, in part, with public funds from Monroe County and the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.