Hill Country Arts Academy Admissions
Our Mission
The mission of Hill Country Arts Academy is to provide the best possible education to our students by creating an environment that fosters learning, growth, and personal development.
HCAA Admission Policy
No student shall be admitted who:
- Is ineligible to return to their previous school.
- Has a history of disciplinary problems at prior schools.
- Has academic deficiencies that cannot be addressed by HCAA (based on testing, prior school records, or information received from previous instructors).
- Has emotional problems that cannot be met by HCAA.
- Has a court record or a reputation of immoral behavior.
- Has a physical handicap or learning disability for which HCAA is not equipped.
- Has any other educational, social, or physical needs that cannot be met by HCAA's existing programs, services, or staff.
Application Process - New Students
1. Student Inquiry Form: Interested families should begin by completing the Student Inquiry Form. After completing the form, application information, including an arts information packet, will be emailed to the family.
2. Submission of Application Packet:Families should complete and submit the Arts Application Packet along with any required documents. This may include academic records, letters of recommendation, and a portfolio of the student's work, depending on the program they are applying for. A non-refundable application fee of $25.00 is required to process the application. This fee can be paid online through our secure payment portal. The payment link will be included in the email with the arts application packet.
3. Review and Acceptance:Our admissions team will review the completed application packet. If the student meets the admission criteria, a link with further enrollment instructions will be sent to the families.
4. Enrollment:Upon acceptance, families will receive detailed instructions on how to complete the enrollment process. This includes submitting any remaining forms, paying tuition and academic supply fee, and attending orientation sessions.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!
Application Process - Returning Students
1. Returning Student Application Form: Returning families should begin by completing the Returning Student Application Form. After completing the form, application information, including an arts information packet, will be emailed to the family.
2. Submission of Application Packet: Families should complete and submit the Arts Application Packet along with any required documents. This may include a portfolio of the student's work, depending on the program they are applying for. Current students can receive assistance putting together their portfolio and other audition requirements in class. Returning students do not have to pay the application fee.
3. Review and Acceptance: Our admissions team will review the completed application packet. If the student meets the admission criteria, a link with further enrollment instructions will be sent to the families.
4. Enrollment: Upon acceptance, families will receive detailed instructions on how to complete the enrollment process. This includes submitting any remaining forms, paying tuition and academic supply fee, and attending orientation sessions.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!
2025/2026 Tuition and Fees
25.00 Student Application Fee (non-refundable)
550.00 per Month Tuition (August - May)
Sibling Discount: 10% for second student and 5% for any additional students
150.00 Academic Supply Fee (non-refundable)
Individual Supply Lists will be Provided for Each Arts Major
