Program Application
2026 Fall Semester - Deadline for Submission July 10, 2026
Beginning January 2027: Semesters are as follows:
1st Semester; January 1st to May 31st - Deadline for Submission November 22nd
2nd Semester: June 1st - December 31st - Deadline for Submission March 9th
Important Informantion
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Program partner split is 75/25. You retain 75% of your class tuition and the Mary C retains 25%.
The Mary C will email you with student registration information and class numbers starting two weeks prior to class start date.
You can expect payment for the class at the completion of the class.
In the case of an ongoing class, you will be paid at the close of each month.
If you have any questions not addressed in the document, please refer to your MOU or give us a call.
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Marketing materials and/or graphics we can use to promote your program MUST be submitted with this application. For information on marketing, see the Mary C marketing packet under forms on our website. https://www.themaryc.art/s/Mary-C-Marketing-Packet.zip
It is important for partners to promote themselves and their programs. Promotion should be a 50/50 effort.
The Mary C needs PNG files to create robust promotional content. Our TV monitors require a JPEG file. Please provide both types of files.
ALL promotional materials must be turned in with your Program Application
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Please have your students sign up and pay online. This helps you to get your payments in an accurate and timely manner.
If your students cannot pay online, a paper class registration is required with payment. Students may pay with checks, cash or credit cards on site. Checks should be made out to The City of Ocean Springs. No payment will be accepted without a complete registration form.
Under no circumstances should you take payments for classes from your students.
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Mary C Hours: 10AM – 4PM Tuesday – Saturday (except for select holidays)
If you are in the building after hours, please secure the building and set the alarm.
Please clean up after your class and remove any refuse.
Do not prop entrance doors open.
You can request a laminated sign be created specific to your class with information on how your students can access the building. For example, “To gain access for the Music Class, please call 228-100-1000 to reach Ms. Jones”.
This sign will be available in the lobby for you to use each time your class meets.
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Registrations for classes cancelled for cause (low attendance, emergencies) are refundable.
Students have five business days before the start date of the class to request a refund. Refunds request after that period will not be honored. Students will be refunded the class fee minus any credit card fees.