3- ENROLLMENT

3.1             AGE REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-Kindergarten students must turn 3 years old on or before September 30th, and potty-trained, to be admitted for Pre-Kindergarten at any time during the academic year

• Kindergarten students must turn 5 years old on or before September 30th to be admitted for kindergarten at any time during the academic year.

• First grade students must turn 6 years old on or before September 30th to be admitted for 1st grade at any time during the academic year.

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3.2             NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS

• All students must be of the appropriate age for their grade level by September 30th of the current school year.

• New and returning students who wish to re-enroll at UAP school should use the following link and follow the instruction to apply: https://mytads.com/a/universalacademypittsburgh.

• All new students (PK to 8th grade) must participate in an assessment interview as part of the admission process, to gauge their social and emotional maturity. In addition, first to eighth grade students will complete an in-school pre-admission test in math and ELA to evaluate their academic abilities and alignment with our curriculum.

• Interviews/assessment tests are by appointment and must be scheduled online (using "schedule a school visit" form) after submitting all the necessary documents on TADS.

• All newly enrolled students are subject to a two-month probationary period. UAP reserves the right to deny admission or unenroll students for reasons such as and not limited to: 1. The student needs special education instruction that is outside the scope of UAP's capability or means; 2. The student needs ESL instruction that is beyond UAP's purview or capacity. 

• The 2024-2025 annual tuition is $6,300 for PreK and KG, and $5,750 for grades 1 through 8. Tuition is expected to increase every year.

• Tuition may be paid in one lump sum at the beginning of the year; or you may have the option to setup automatic recurring monthly payments. A processing fee is added by TADS for monthly installments.

• All tuition is to be paid online using TADS; no tuition payment in cash will be accepted at the school.

• Late tuition: please refer to the late tuition policy in the appendix.

3.3             APPLICATION FEES- NEW STUDENTS ONLY
There is a $30 non-refundable application fee for each new student. https://mytads.com/a/universalacademypittsburgh

3.4             REGISTRATION FEES- NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS
Registration fees are $250 per child to hold a student’s place and cover the cost of books, needed supplies, graduation costs, and various student activities throughout the year.
Registration fees are non-refundable. https://mytads.com/a/universalacademypittsburgh

3.5             LATE FEES
A $50 late fee will be charged by TADS when tuition is not paid by the agreed-upon date. Please keep in mind that this policy will be strictly enforced. although you will have the option to setup recurring payments automatically.

3.6             SIBLING DISCOUNT
The school applies a 10% discount for the 2nd child and 20% discount for additional children.

3.7             FINANCIAL AID
UAP offers Financial Aid to families with documented financial need based on an evaluation of eligibility and depending on the availability of funds. Families may apply for financial aid online. secure.tads.com (please check our Financial Aid Program Policy). There is a non- refundable $60 financial aid application fee.  https://secure.tads.com/Households/FinancialAidApp/Default.aspx

3.8             AFTER-SCHOOL CARE

UAP after-school care program is designed to provide a safe, engaging environment for students beyond the regular school day.

Families may select from the following plans:

Plan Type                          Time                                                   Monthly Rate

Monthly – 1 Hour            Up to 1 hour per day                    $325 / month

Monthly – 2 Hours          Up to 2 hours per day                  $650 / month

A la Carte / Drop-In        Flexible schedule                           See rates below

A la Carte Rates & Payment

•   Hourly Rate: $20 per child per hour.

•   Monthly Minimum Deposit: $200 per family, billed at the start of each month.

•   Billing: Usage beyond the $200 minimum is added to the following month’s invoice.

•   Time Calculation: After the first full hour, time is billed in 15-minute increments at $5 per 15 minutes.

•   Same-Day Care: Subject to availability and billed at $25 per child per hour.

•   Payments: Due on the first day of each month.

Enrollment

•   Families must complete an After-School Care Enrollment Form prior to participation.

•   Schedule changes require at least three (3) days’ advance notice.

•   All children must be picked up by 5:30 PM.

•   Late Pick-Up Fee: $1 per minute, per child, after 5:30 PM.

Notification Deadline

•   Same-day cancellations must be communicated no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day care is scheduled.

•   Notification may be made by email to: admin@uapschool.org

Late Cancellations

•   In case of late cancellations, after 12:00 PM, the scheduled caretaker will receive compensation for the day, and the family’s account will be charged accordingly.

Activities Provided

•   Homework time and academic support

•   Supervised indoor/outdoor play

•   Enrichment activities such as arts, crafts, and games

Termination of Services

The school reserves the right to discontinue services for:

Non-payment of fees

Repeated late pick-ups

Persistent behavioral concerns

Families may withdraw by providing two (2) weeks’ written notice.

Questions or Scheduling Changes, email: admin@uapschool.org

3.9             WITHDRAWING FROM UAP AND REFUND POLICY
Considerable effort and expense are expended throughout the registration period and continues during the summer months as we plan and prepare for your child’s inclusion in our school community. Withdrawing students’ mid-year affects the school as we have limited seats in each classroom. Oftentimes we have to turn students away once sections reach capacity. Additionally, our staff make sure each child’s academics are reviewed and courses assigned for their appropriate grade and level. This also includes making each student’s schedule, Chromebook allocation, Parent Accounts, Teacher and Curriculum allocations etc.; all of which take a substantial amount of planning, time, and resources.
We understand that plans and circumstances sometimes change. Should you decide to withdraw your child, the following policy applies:

• If a written notice of withdrawal is received by the school on or before August 1st the entire tuition payments made will be refunded upon the written withdrawal request to the school.

• If a written notice of withdrawal is received by the school between August 1st and August 19th, the family's obligation is 10% of the yearly tuition.

• If a family chooses to withdraw their child(ren) from the school once they begin attending, the family tuition obligation will be calculated as follows:

 
Withdrawal Date And Tuition Obligation

Aug 20- September
The family obligation is 20% of the yearly tuition

October
The family obligation is 30% of the yearly tuition

November
The family obligation is 40% of the yearly tuition

December
The family obligation is 50% of the yearly tuition

January
The family obligation is 60% of the yearly tuition

February
The family obligation is 70% of the yearly tuition

March
The family obligation is 80% of the yearly tuition

April
The family obligation is 90% of the yearly tuition

May
The family obligation is 100% of the yearly tuition

June
The family obligation is 100% of the yearly tuition

• Calculations will be based on the last month in which the child(ren) attended one or more days of school. If payment has been made in excess of the family obligation, a refund will be granted upon written request to the school.

• Student records can only be provided to the child’s new school upon satisfaction of the tuition obligation.

• Application fees and registration fees are non-refundable.