All families register through our online registration system (Amilia), which includes waivers and detailed information required for program participation. If you need support registering through this online platform, please email info@bax.org or call us at 718-832-0018. If you are applying for Financial Assistance, we will get in touch with you regarding registration steps after an offer has been made. Read more about Financial Assistance.

Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and 50% of the tuition is due upon registration. 

BAX is committed to offering high-quality and accessible arts programs for all. As such, all programs offer tuition at three sliding-scale tiers, with up to approximately 25% subsidy.

Each family can assess the tuition price that works best for their household. This is based on an honor system of your expressed need (we do not require financial documentation). By paying what you are able, you help us better meet the needs of other families. 

You will be able to select your preferred Tuition Tier just before checking out. There is no programmatic difference based on the tier you select.

When selecting a program, you can choose to pay in full at the time of registration or pay a 50% deposit and enroll in an installment plan. You will be autobilled based on the dates of the chosen plan. 

You can learn more about our payment policies below.

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Each family will be charged a non-refundable $40 ANNUAL registration fee. This fee is a flat rate, no matter how many classes, programs, or students the family enrolls in that term, and covers the costs BAX incurs while providing online registration. This fee lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase. 

Family Value Discount (Multi-Person/Multi-Class)

Families who register for multiple Studio Classes, and/or multiple children in the same transaction, receive $15 off their purchase. This discount will only be applied when multiple classes occur within the same transaction. This discount is applied automatically at checkout. Please note, this is not eligible for School Break and Summer Arts Programs.

Trials

Free trials are available for Youth Studio Classes during the first 5 weeks of the term, provided space is available in the class. To sign up for a free trial, email info@bax.org or call BAX’s Front Desk at 718-832-0018. Please note that a trial does not guarantee a spot in the class.

Refund Policies

Youth Studio Classes

Cancellations that occur before the 5th week of class will receive a prorated refund, provided 48 hours notice is given before that week’s class. After the 5th week of the term, refunds will not be issued. If circumstances require a family to drop a class after the 5th week, a prorated credit for future programming will be issued. The Annual Registration Fee is non-refundable.

School Breaks Programs
Cancellations will be accepted two weeks before the start of the program, with a $25 cancellation fee. In the event that the customer cancels a session with less than two weeks, 50% of the tuition will be forfeited as a cancellation fee.

There is no charge for switching from one day to another, provided BAX receives at least two weeks notice and space is available. With less than two weeks notice, changes will incur a $25 switching fee.

Summer Arts Program
Cancellations will be accepted one month before the start of the program, with a $50 cancellation fee. In the event that the customer cancels a session between one month and two weeks out, 50% of the tuition will be forfeited as a cancellation fee. Cancellations for any of the four weeks under a week from the start of the program are not eligible for a refund or credit.

There is no charge for switching from one week to another, provided BAX receives at least two weeks notice and space is available. With less than two weeks notice, changes will incur a $25 switching fee.

Prorated Tuition

Provided space is available in the class, prorated tuition may be available to families joining later than 5 weeks into the Youth Studio Class term. To inquire about joining a class after the term has begun, please email info@bax.org.

Read our Family Handbook for more information on all of these policies