Studio Policies

01 — After-School Program

After-School Program

Tuition, attendance, and materials information for our August through May program.

Make-Up Classes

Make-up classes are available with at least 24 hours of advance notice.
Make-up classes must be completed within one month and are subject to class availability.
Missed classes without advance notice are not eligible for make-up.

Material Fees

A $100 material deposit is collected at the beginning of each semester.
An itemized materials statement is provided at the end of each semester.
Any remaining balance is refunded or credited; costs beyond the deposit are billed separately.

Tuition Policy

Tuition is based on our 10-month Academic Year Program, running from the second week of August through May.
The program includes 40+ instructional sessions throughout the academic year, excluding scheduled breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter Break, and Spring Break.
10-Month Payments are fixed and are not based on the number of classes in each individual month.
Enrollment after the month begins will be prorated based on remaining classes.
A written 30-day notice is required to withdraw. Tuition continues through the notice period.
Participation fees for specific fashion shows or events, when applicable, are separate and are not included in tuition.

02 — Portfolio Prep

Portfolio Programs

The Regular Portfolio Program is designed for students who attend one group class per week and develop their portfolio through a continuous project-based curriculum. The Intensive Portfolio Program consists of multiple sessions reserved exclusively for each student and follows a continuous project timeline.

Regular Portfolio Program Policies

A $100 materials deposit per semester is required.
Additional materials or special project expenses may apply depending on the student’s projects.
Students are expected to attend their regularly scheduled weekly class.
If a student needs to miss a class, at least 24 hours’ advance notice is required.
With 24+ hours’ notice, a make-up class may be arranged in another available group session, subject to instructor availability.
Make-up classes should be completed within one month of the missed class.
Same-day cancellations, no-shows, or absences without 24 hours’ notice are considered completed classes and are not eligible for make-up or credit.
Make-up classes are subject to available space and cannot be guaranteed on the student’s regular class day or time.

Intensive Portfolio Program Policies

Once an intensive schedule is confirmed, tuition is non-refundable.
Cancellations or schedule changes made with at least 7 days’ notice may be rescheduled, subject to instructor availability.
Changes or cancellations made less than 7 days in advance will be charged in full and are not eligible for credit or rescheduling.
Same-week and last-minute schedule changes are not eligible for make-up or rescheduling.
A $100 materials deposit is required.
Additional materials or special project expenses may apply depending on the student’s portfolio projects.

03 — Summer Program

Summer Camp Changes & Cancellations

Please review these dates before changing or canceling a summer camp enrollment.

Before April 1

You may transfer your child to any available camp at no charge as long as there is space available and your child has completed the prerequisites.
You may receive a refund of all monies paid toward camp fees to your original payment method. Minus a cancellation fee of $95 per enrollment week.

April 1 – May 1

You may transfer your child to any available camp at no charge as long as there is space available and your child has completed the prerequisites.
You may receive a refund of 50% of all monies paid toward camp fees to your original payment method. Minus a cancellation fee of $65 per enrollment week.

After May 1

You may transfer your child to any available camp at no charge as long as there is space available.
No refunds or credits will be given.

04 — Studio General Policies

Studio General Policies

Additional studio expectations that support a respectful and productive learning environment.

Photo Release

WHY Fashion studio and its instructors are hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, and other promotional materials the program creates.