Billing and Payment
PAYMENT POLICY & TUITION AGREEMENT
Continuous Enrollment: The RUA/RUDC season runs from September through the end of August. Enrollment is continuous throughout the entire season, and students remain enrolled from month to month and monthly tuition remains due until proper withdrawal notice is received in accordance with the RUA/RUDC Withdrawal Policy.
Monthly Tuition: Tuition is billed monthly and is due by the due date stated on your monthly tuition statement, typically the 7th of each month. Due dates may be extended, generally no later than the 10th, due to holidays or other scheduling circumstances. Families are responsible for reviewing their statements and promptly notifying RUA/RUDC of any billing discrepancies.
Tuition is not refundable or prorated for missed classes, including absences due to illness, vacations, personal schedules, or other circumstances. Make-up classes may be offered for eligible missed classes in accordance with the RUA/RUDC Make-Up Policy and are subject to availability.
Auto-Pay & Processing Fee: A valid card must be kept on file. If payment is not made by cash or check before the stated due date, the card on file will automatically be charged for the outstanding tuition plus the applicable processing fee.
Late Payments: If the card on file is declined or tuition is not paid by the due date, a $25 late fee will apply. Accounts with unpaid balances after the 10th of the month may be placed on hold, and enrollment may be subject to cancellation.
Cash/Check Payments: Cash and check payments are accepted only at the RUA main location and must be received before the applicable due date to avoid automatic processing of the card on file.
Attendance: Students will not be permitted to attend classes while tuition remains unpaid.
Schedule Changes: RUA/RUDC reserves the right to revise class schedules due to enrollment or program needs. Families will be notified of schedule changes in advance whenever possible.
By enrolling, I acknowledge and agree to the above Payment Policy & Tuition Agreement.
Annual Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee of $40 per student or $70 per family is required for all students.
For new students, the registration fee is due at the time of registration. Thereafter, the annual registration fee is charged to all students at the beginning of each new season, typically in September.
If a student completely withdraws from all classes and later re-enrolls, a new registration fee will apply. Exceptions may be considered in cases of extended injury, illness, or other exceptional circumstances at the discretion of RUA/RUDC.
Make Up Policy
Make-up classes are offered on a space-available basis and are not guaranteed. To be eligible for a make-up, RUA/RUDC must be notified of the absence at least 24 hours in advance. Students are permitted one make-up class per month. Additional make-ups may be considered for a pre-scheduled vacation when RUA/RUDC is notified of the dates at least one month in advance.
Students must be currently enrolled to schedule or attend a make-up class. Missed classes are not eligible for prorated tuition, credits, or refunds.
Excessive make-up requests may be denied at the discretion of RUA/RUDC.
Emergency Closings
For the safety of our families and staff, Rise Up Academy follows School District 59 in the event of closing due to weather related risk. Center closings will be communicated via email and on our Facebook page.
Class Withdrawal Policy
RUA/RUDC programs operate year-round, and enrollment and monthly tuition will continue until a parent or legal guardian provides proper notice to withdraw the student.
RUA/RUDC requires a minimum of two weeks’ written notice to discontinue any class. Withdrawal notice must be submitted by email no later than the 15th of the current month to avoid tuition charges for the following month. If notice is received after the 15th, the parent/legal guardian will be responsible for the following month’s tuition.
Withdrawal requests are accepted by email only. Verbal notice to a coach, instructor, front desk, or other staff member does not constitute official withdrawal.
There are no exceptions to this policy.
End of the Season Student Showcase
All RUA/RUDC students are automatically assumed to be participating in our Annual Summer Showcase held in June. Participation is required for all competitive team members.
Showcase preparations begin in January each year. If your child will NOT participate, you must decline by email only at riseupacademychicago@yahoo.com. Once your request is received, we will send you a confirmation of non-participation to ensure no further Showcase charges are applied.
The Showcase Fee is charged in two installments: the first with February tuition and the second with March tuition. If your child will not participate, you must notify us by email before the applicable fees are posted to your account. All Showcase Fees are non-refundable once charged. No exceptions.
The Annual Summer Showcase does not mark the end of our season. The RUA/RUDC season runs from September through the end of August, and classes continue throughout the summer according to the regular schedule.
DRESS CODE
GIRLS - leotard, leotard and shorts or a unitard; NO EXCEPTIONS!
BOYS - a boys gymnastics step-in (boys leotard) and shorts;
Gymnastics shoes or bare feet. For safety reasons, we don't allow jewelry, hooded sweatshirts, jeans or street pants, belts, zippers, and baggy clothing. Long hair should be pulled back – no hard barrettes.
For Tumbling and Trampoline classes - a pair of of socks must be work when bouncing on trampolines. Please bring with.
Preschool dance: Leotard with or without a skirt/dress, tights and ballet shoes/tap shoes.
Ballet: Black leotard, Pink tights, Tan Ballet shoes;
Jazz: Leotard, black jazz shoes;
Hip-Hop: T-shirt, Shorts, Gym shoes with black soles (no outside shoes);
Lyrical and contemporary: Leotard and turners;;
Acro: Leotard and shorts, gymnastics shoes or bare feet;
Combo: Leotard with or without a tutu (small), barefoot.
Long hair should be pulled back in a ponytail. Clothing available for order at the front desk.