Hindhead Music Centre

Hindhead Music Centre

BUDGET PAYMENT SCHEME

Spread the cost of your lessons!

We’re pleased to be able to offer a way of spreading the cost of your music lessons over the year, paying by Direct Debit. It's really simple to set up. Here's how it works:

  1. The scheme runs over a single academic year. If you start in September, it's based on three terms' fees and 10 instalments. If you join in January, it covers two terms and 6 instalments; and in April, just one term and 3 instalments.
  2. The monthly instalments are based on 9.5% of the year's fees, and the initial instalment is the balance, depending on the date started and therefore the number of instalments programmed.
  3. The first step is to complete a Direct Debit mandate by clicking the button below. You'll be asked for your bank and a few other details, and our partner GoCardless will sent your instruction to your bank automatically.
  4. As soon as your bank has approved the mandate we'll get an email. We'll calculate the payment details, and let you know by email.
  5. The initial payment will be taken by Direct Debit in a few days, and subsequent instalments will be taken on 20th of the following months. You'll get an email from GoCardless every time, so you won't be caught unawares!
  6. Once set up, the scheme can be continued year after year and we will contact you with details at the start of each subscription.
  7. Any questions? Please read the FAQs below.

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FAQs

What does it cost?Nothing! The Budget Payment Scheme is totally free to you – there is no interest, nor any administration fee.
How are the instalments paid?By Direct Debit. Please click the link above to set up your Direct Debit mandate. Sorry, other payment methods are not accepted.
What if I change my mind?You can cancel your Direct Debit at any time, in which case the fees for the current term will become due immediately and we will send you a statement to show the balance on your account.
Can I add exam fees and other extras?No, sorry, the Budget Payment Scheme is designed to allow you to spread the cost of your lessons, but exam fees, band/orchestra fees, sheet music and other extras must be paid for when invoiced. If your invoice for this term's fees includes extras from last term, they will be added to the initial payment, not to the monthly instalments.
What about extra or missed lessons?If during the year you have extra lessons or credits for missed lessons, we will send you an invoice or credit note to advise you. If a payment is due we will take it via Direct Debit, and if a credit is due to you we will normally apply it against the following term's lessons.
Can I have the debit on a date other than 20th?Sorry but the payment date is fixed as 20th of the month. This is to minimise our administrative costs, since we are providing this service free of charge. We may review this option later if there is a demand for other payment dates.
I have another question about Direct DebitsIf you have any questions about Direct Debits in general, please see the help page here.