Scholarship and Enrollment Info

Scholarship Policy

REACH Studio Art Center is committed to removing barriers to make our programs financially accessible for youth in our community. To help with this, we developed a scholarship structure to match a student’s tuition rate to their household income.

Session Fees

CLICK HERE to view REACH’s 2026 household income chart to guide you in choosing the payment rate that fits your family. When registering, you can select full scholarship, partial scholarship, or full tuition for any class that your student (ages 2-18) is attending. We do not ask for financial documentation to prove income, and your child will receive the same great arts programming regardless of which fee your family pays.

Flexible Price:

Each student is eligible for up to two classes or camp session scholarships per term. At this time, scholarship spaces are limited and are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Scholarship amounts will be reflected at checkout if you complete the scholarship section of the registration form and if the remaining scholarships are still available. 

Attendance Policy

If a student is absent for more than 50% of a program’s classes, the family will be ineligible for scholarships during the next term (but will remain eligible after that). REACH staff will do their best to accommodate unavoidable cancellations due to illness or major emergencies. 

Our Shared Commitment

We are committed to making our programs financially accessible to youth in the Greater Lansing area. This is only possible through the generous support of individual and organizational donors as well as grant funds.

All classes require registration and payment if a fee is charged, before attending.

Early registration and payment are appreciated. Please help us allow our teachers time to prepare the proper quantity of class materials by registering early for classes.

Online registration for classes ends 1 day before class begins. If a class does not appear on the online registration portal, there may still be space to enroll. Please call or email to inquire.

Payments and registrations are due by the first day of class. If you are not able to pay before the first meeting of your class, please contact our Program Coordinator to discuss accommodations (info@reachstudioart.org or 517-999-3643)

REACH reserves the right to cancel activities due to insufficient registration.

Refunds and Credits:

• Class Refunds & Transfers:

  • Refunds or transfers may be requested up to 2 weeks before the first day of fall, winter, or spring classes.

  • Refunds requested within the 2 weeks prior of the first class will be issued as a credit toward future classes.

  • No refunds are available within 48 hours of class start or after a class has begun.

• Summer Camp Refunds:

  • Through June 1st, refunds are available minus a 10% cancellation fee per session.

  • From June 1st up to 7 days before camp, refunds are 50% of the session fee.

  • No refunds are available within 7 days of camp start.

• Missed Classes & Tuition: Tuition fees are non-pro-rated, and missed classes cannot be made up. We will do our best to accommodate unavoidable cancellations due to illness or major emergencies.

Cancelled Classes:

• Class Cancellations by REACH:

  • If a class session is canceled due to snow, teacher illness, or other unforeseen circumstances, a make-up session will be scheduled if possible.

  • If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be issued.

Illness:

All students, staff, and visitors should refrain from attending class if they have contracted a transmissible disease or are experiencing symptoms of such (fever, more than normal coughing, sneezing, runny nose, etc).

Arrival:

If you arrive early (more than 5 minutes before class starts) we ask that you stay with your child until class starts to allow teachers to finish setting up a class

If you are running late or know if you or your child will miss a class session, please contact us at (517) 999-3643 or info@reachstudioart.org. This helps our staff to be prepared and plan accordingly.

Missed Classes:

Missed class sessions cannot be made up, or fees discounted. Dismissal from class sessions due to misconduct or failure to follow our policies is not refundable or discounted.

Photography:

Enrolling in REACH programs acknowledges implied consent to photograph students and student artwork without compensation and for REACH purposes. Photographs are used for documentation and promotion of REACH programs through print and social media. Please inform REACH staff if you would prefer that you or your child not be photographed.

Communication is Key: We recognize the importance of supporting students with varied abilities (including physical limitations, emotional/behavioral challenges, or cognitive impairments). Communication with parents is essential for a successful class experience.

Registration Notes: When registering your child, please include a note about any relevant needs or accommodations.

Additional Support: If you feel additional support may be needed, please contact Program Coordinator Sofia Gentil at sofia@reachstudioart.org or Program Director Bekah Pumphrey at bekah@reachstudioart.org. This allows us to prepare and ensure the class is a positive experience.

Limitations & Enrollment Decisions: While REACH strives to support all students, we acknowledge that there are some accommodations for individual students that REACH Studio Art Center is not equipped to provide at this time. By accepting the terms of service, you understand that REACH reserves the right to determine if a student should not enroll in a class or program if accommodation cannot be adequately provided. 

Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for all students and families. By registering yourself or your child in REACH programs, workshops, or events, you agree to the following Attendance, Liability, Refund, and Support Policies. Thank you for helping us create a positive and creative community!

Liability Release

By registering yourself or your child, you:

• Community Acknowledgment: Understand that REACH is a community program offering artistic experiences for individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

• Voluntary Participation: Acknowledge that participation in art activities is voluntary. REACH takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment.

• Use of Materials & Tools: Recognize that art materials and tools are available on-site, and if used improperly or without instruction, may cause injury or illness.

• Responsibility & Compliance: Warrant that you or your child can follow directions for all activities. Continued refusal to follow directions may result in dismissal from class without refund.

• Acknowledgment of Risk: Understand that there are inherent risks in participation, and some classes may involve tools or materials with potential for injury. By enrolling, you accept these risks.

• Release of Liability: You release REACH Studio Art Center, its affiliates, and employees from any liability, claims, or losses arising from participation, and agree that no reimbursement or compensation for expenses will be sought during participation.