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Aristides Atelier Enrollment, Tuition, & Refund Policies

Aristides Classical Atelier

Aristides Atelier Enrollment, Tuition, & Refund Policies

This policy outlines tuition payment options, refund and credit policies, and curriculum access guidelines for the Aristides Atelier programs.

Last updated on 19 Dec, 2025

Aristides Atelier Live Programs

Enrollment & Tuition Options: 

  • Annual Payment: Students may choose to pay the full annual tuition of $7,500 upon enrollment. This payment is non-refundable but may be credited toward a future program as outlined in the tuition credit policy.

  • Monthly Payment Plans: To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required upon enrollment. This deposit confirms your commitment to the program and is applied toward your last month’s tuition.

    • Monthly Payment Schedule 1: 9 monthly payments 

      • Deposit: $875 due upon enrollment. 

      • August 1st: The second to last month’s tuition ($875)

      • Monthly Payments: For those on the installment plan, the remaining tuition is divided into (7) equal monthly payments of $875, starting September 1st.

      • Total Tuition for Schedule 1: $7875 

    • Monthly Payment Schedule 2: 12 monthly payments

      • Deposit: $675 due upon enrollment. 

      • August 1st: The second to last month’s tuition ($675)

      • Monthly Payments: For those on the installment plan, the remaining tuition is divided into (10) equal monthly payments of $675, starting September 1st

      • Total Tuition for Schedule 2: $8100

Refund & Tuition Credit Policy

  • Refunds: Once any tuition payment has been made, it is non-refundable.

  • Tuition Credit for Unused, Prepaid Tuition: If a student withdraws before completing the program, any unused, prepaid tuition (excluding the non-refundable deposit and tuition for attended classes) may be credited toward:

    • Private Mentorship within one calendar year.

    • The next live cohort (following school year).

Curriculum Access Policy

  • Active Enrollment Required: Students will have access to all course materials, assignments, and instructor feedback while actively enrolled in the program.

  • Extended Access: Upon completion of the program, students will receive an additional three (3) months of extended access to curriculum resources.

  • Archived Access: After the extended period, access for one full calendar year is available for a fee.

Aristides Atelier Private Mentorship Program

Enrollment & Tuition Policy

Tuition & Payment Structure

  • No deposit required.

  • Monthly Payments: Tuition of $875 is paid month by month based on an active subscription.

    • Non-Refundable Payments: Once tuition has been paid for a given month, it is non-refundable.

  • Annual Payment Option: Students in Private Mentorship may choose to pay the annual tuition of $7,500. This option is designed to cover nine months of private mentorship curriculum, with an average of 3-4 mentorship sessions per month. Please note that there may be scheduled breaks during Fall, Winter, and Spring. This payment is non-refundable but may be credited toward a future program as outlined in the tuition credit policy.

Refund & Tuition Credit Policy

  • No Refunds: All tuition payments are final and non-refundable.

  • Tuition Credit for Unused, Prepaid Tuition: If a student withdraws before completing their mentorship, any unused, prepaid tuition may be credited toward:

    • Private Mentorship program within one calendar year. We will make every effort to pair students with their original mentor, but this may not always be possible.

Curriculum Access

  • Curriculum access is available only while the mentorship is active.

  • Extended Access

    • Students will have three (3) months of extended access to course materials after completing the full curriculum (typically completed in 9 months, though pacing may vary by student).

    • Upon completion of the full curriculum & 3 months extended access, a further extension for one full calendar year is available for a fee.

This policy aims to ensure that students receive the full value of their tuition while maintaining the integrity of our small, dedicated learning community.

For questions, please contact hello@terracotta.art.

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