Rebates, Fees & Refund Policy

Fees

Applied Music Instruction Fees Wash U Day School Student
14 One-hour Lessons (2 Credits) $1030
14 Half-hour Lessons (1 Credit) $515
Small Ensembles (Chamber Ensembles, Jazz Combos) (1 Credit) $312
Group Voice, Piano, Guitar, and Tabla Classes $0
Large Ensembles (Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir) (1 Credit) $0

Your student account will be billed for any applicable applied music fees for the fall semester by October 2025.

Rebates

Important Note: All students receiving need-based financial aid will automatically receive a rebate for their lessons as outlined above. Music majors and minors whose declaration has been approved by September 15th (for the fall semester) or February 13 (for the spring semester) will automatically receive the proper rebate as well.
 
Employee tuition benefits do not cover private applied music lessons.

Type

Declared Music Majors

(100% Rebate)

Students with Need-based Financial Assistance

(Sliding Scale Rebate Based on Finanical Need as Determined by SFS)

Declared Minors Participating in a Large Ensemble

(100% Rebate)

Other Students Participating in Large Ensembles 

(50% Rebate)

Declared Minors with No Large Ensemble Participation

(20% Rebate)
Private Instruction
  • One-hour Lesson: $1030 rebate
  • Half-hour Lesson: $515 rebate

Sliding scale based on financial need eligibility levels 1-5:

  • 1= 0%
  • 2= 29% rebate
  • 3= 59% rebate
  • 4= 89% rebate
  • 5= 100% rebate
  • One-hour Lesson: $1030 rebate
  • Half-hour Lesson: $515 rebate
  • One-hour Lesson:    $515 rebate
  • Half-hour Lesson:  $258 rebate

(Cannot be combined with financial need, larger of two rebates will be applied)
  • One-hour Lesson: $206 rebate
  • Half-hour Lesson: $103 rebate

    (Cannot be combined with financial need rebate)
Small Ensembles

Full Rebate on one small ensemble

  • $312 rebate
 Sliding scale based on financial need eligibility levels.

Full Rebate on one small ensemble 

  • $312 rebate

50% Rebate on one small ensemble

  • $156 rebate

(Cannot be combined with financial need, larger of two rebates will be applied)
  • $62 Rebate

    (Cannot be combined with financial need rebate)

All rebates can be applied for up to two instruments and one small ensemble. Taking lessons on a third instrument and/or second small ensemble will be charged in full.

Financial Need rebates are automatically granted to students with demonstrated financial needs as determined by the Office of Student Financial Services (SFS). All need-based awards require verification of aid status by SFS. Please note that financial assistance is only available for undergraduate students. Graduate students in departments other than Music are not eligible for rebates. 

Students with exceptional need may petition Ben Worley for full coverage of private lessons. Petitions will not be accepted after the “No refunds given” deadline (See Refund Policies below). Students must re-petition at the beginning of each academic year. 
 

Refund Policies

A student who officially withdraws within the refund period will receive a refund in accordance with the refund schedule (see refund grid below).  All refunds are calculated from the date on which the student drops the course on Workday. If you drop applied music lessons, you will forfeit any rebate or scholarship amounts that you were due to receive.  Should you choose to drop during the refund timeframe, your student account will receive a MUSI charge for the percentage of the lesson fee based on your drop date.

Registration and Refund Deadlines - Fall 25 Date
Last day to drop with a 100% refund Sep 4
Last day to drop with a 50% refund Sep 11
Last day to drop with a 25% refund Sep 18
No refunds given after Sep 18

For any questions regarding fees, scholarships, and rebates please contact Ben Worley (b.worley@wustl.edu)