Fee Policy: Terms, Conditions and Guidelines

(School Fees, Transport Fees & Others)

1. School Fee – General Guidelines

• School fees are payable as per the fee structure approved by the school management for the relevant academic year.
• The due date for monthly fee payment is the 10th of every month.
• Fees must be paid strictly on or before the due date to avoid late payment charges.
• The fee structure is subject to revision as per school policy and statutory requirements.
• Fees once paid are non-refundable and non-adjustable.
• Non-payment or delayed payment of fees may result in withdrawal of school facilities, at the discretion of the school.

2. Sibling Discount – Terms & Conditions

• The sibling discount is applicable only on tuition fees.
• The discount will be applicable only when siblings are enrolled simultaneously at Aster School.
• A 20% sibling discount shall be applicable only to the tuition fee of the younger child/children, in accordance with the school’s declared sibling discount policy. The sibling discount shall be applicable only if all fee payments are made on time.
• The discount cannot be combined with any other concession or scholarship unless approved by the management.
• In case of withdrawal of sibling, the discount shall stand withdrawn automatically.

3. Transport Fee – Guidelines

• Transport facility is optional and subject to availability of seats and routes.
• Transport fees are charged for the full academic year and are divided into 12 monthly instalments, irrespective of actual usage.
• Transport fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable, even if the facility is discontinued during the session.
• Any change in transport route or pickup/drop point is subject to approval and may attract additional charges.
• The school reserves the right to revise transport routes, timings, and fees if required.

4. Other Charges

• Fees such as admission fee, registration fee, and other applicable charges are mandatory.
• All such charges are non-refundable.
• Additional charges may be levied for special activities, events, excursions, or external examinations with prior intimation.

5. Late Fee & Fine Policy

• The due date for fee payment is the 10th of every month.
• Late payment fine will be applicable as follows:
  
  (a) From 11th of the month onwards: ₹50 per day
• Continued delay in fee payment may result in:
  
  (a) Restriction from classes, assessments, or school activities
  
  (b) Withholding of report cards or certificates
  
  (c) Withdrawal of transport facility
• Persistent non-payment of fees for 1 Month may lead to the student’s name being struck off the rolls, as per school rules.
• Re-admission, if permitted, shall be subject to clearance of all outstanding dues along with applicable charges i.e., re-admission fee.

6. Mode of Payment

• Fees may be paid through the school’s online portal / card / cheque, as notified.
• Cheques returned due to insufficient funds will attract bank charges along with a penalty, and repeated instances may result in discontinuation of cheque payment facility.

7. General Conditions

• The school management reserves the right to modify or amend these terms and conditions at any time.
• All disputes, if any, shall be subject to local jurisdiction only.
• Payment of fees implies acceptance of all school fee policies and guidelines.