Payment and Fee Expectations for Bridge the Gap Learning Center (BTG)

As a federally recognized 501(c)3 status non-profit that accepts monetary and in-kind donations, grants, etc, Bridge the Gap Learning Center Inc. abides by all legal requirements for maintaining non-profit status. 

Registration

• Annual family registration for the academic year is $25 for new families, $10 for returning families.

• One annual registration fee is paid per family, regardless of the number of children.

• New members payment is due at the time of registration.

• If paying by check, please make the check payable to Bridge the Gap Learning Center.

• Families cannot choose classes until member registration is paid in full.

Security Deposit

• The security deposit is equal to one month’s tuition.

• The security deposit is non-refundable

• The security deposit is to be paid by September 1st for Fall semester.

• The security deposit will be used to cover the last month's payment.

Supply Fees

• Supply fees are a one-time cost and will be paid with the Security Deposit.

• Supply fees vary based on courses.

• Supply fees are non-refundable.

• Supply fees do not cover cost of textbooks.

Payment Process

• Payments can be made online through BTG website using Zeffy for non-profits. There is no transaction fee.

• Bridge the Gap is an authorized service provider through the NC State Education Assistance Authority and can accept ESA+ payments.  

• Payments can be made by cash or check either given in person or mailed to:

Bridge the Gap Learning Center

5471 Boulden Rd

Nashville, NC 27856

Monthly Tuition 

• Payment for September’s tuition is due September 1st, prior to the beginning of classes.

•  If payment is not made, Bridge the Gap will remove students from class until payment can be made. Once payments are made in full, the family can start the re-enrollment process.

• Subsequent monthly payments will continue through April, due on the 1st of each month.

• May payment will be fulfilled by the initial security deposit.

• A late fee of $5 will occur for late payments not received by the 5th of each month. 

• Recurrent non or late payment is grounds for removal from Bridge the Gap Learning Center.

• Families will automatically be unenrolled after 3 late fee charges.

Additional Fees

• Late pickups at the end of class may be subject to a $5 late fee per 10 minutes late. Late pickups after the one hour pickup period for sick children may also be subject to this charge.

Refunds

• Bridge the Gap will only issue refunds under special circumstances, pending review of BTG Board of Directors, eg: military orders, medical, etc.

• Unless a student is removed by BTG administration, security deposit is non-refundable

• Under typical/normal circumstances, families should expect any change in schedule resulting in an overpayment to be applied as a credit towards future BTG payments.