Billing & Payment Information

At Indigenous Design | Creative Arts & Media Education, our goal is to make creative learning accessible and flexible for every family. We offer two convenient payment options based on your enrollment type.

🎓 Step Up for Students (FES-UA or PEP) Families

Families using Step Up for Students scholarships will complete payments directly through their Step Up Parent Portal.

• Each milestone in the program represents a completed service that can be billed once your student finishes that phase.

• You’ll receive an email update after each milestone with a progress summary and a direct link to approve the invoice in your Step Up account.

• No payments are made upfront — Step Up pays the provider directly after each verified service milestone.

Program Milestones & Time Frame

The program runs for approximately 12 weeks (14 instructional hours) and is divided into six milestones, each representing a completed phase of instruction and a billing point for Step Up or self-pay families.

Milestone 1: Orientation & Introduction (1 Hour – Week 1)
Students begin by setting creative goals and learning basic camera skills. They complete a few baseline photos to track their progress throughout the program.

Milestone 2: Photography Foundations (3 Hours – Weeks 2–3)
Students study composition and framing, practicing how to use focus, balance, and perspective to tell stronger visual stories.

Milestone 3: Lighting & Shooting Techniques (3 Hours – Weeks 4–5)
Students explore natural light and creative angles to capture emotion and depth. Each creates a short themed photo series.

Milestone 4: Editing & Storytelling (3 Hours – Weeks 6–7)
Students learn editing and storytelling techniques using Lightroom and Canva, adjusting color and tone to refine their creative voice.

Milestone 5: Branding & Presentation (2 Hours – Weeks 8–9)
Students design a poster, flyer, or layout that blends images and text to communicate a visual message.

Milestone 6: Final Showcase & Reflection (2 Hours – Weeks 10–12)
Students curate their best work, write an artist statement, and present their final storytelling project in a mini showcase or digital portfolio.

Note: Step Up approval must be completed promptly after each milestone to ensure your student’s program continues without interruption.

💳 Self-Pay Families

Families not using Step Up can enroll and pay directly through our secure website checkout.

• Select your preferred program track (6-, 12-, or 18-week) and complete enrollment online.

• You’ll receive milestone updates and reminders as your student completes each phase, along with a payment link for the next installment.

• Payments can be made by debit/credit card or bank transfer through our online payment portal.

Payment Schedule:

• Milestone 1 (Orientation): Due at enrollment

• Milestone 2–6: Billed as milestones are completed (every 1–2 weeks depending on schedule)

📜 Billing Transparency

Every billing cycle includes:

• A milestone summary outlining what your student completed

• Photo or project samples as progress evidence

• Parent acknowledgment (via email or portal approval)

• Step Up compliance documentation

Your family will always know what has been completed, what’s coming next, and when billing occurs.

⚙️ Program Rate Summary

Program OptionDurationRateBilling Frequency Creative Arts Curriculum: Visual Storytelling Through Design & Media12 Weeks (6 Milestones)$125/hour (≈ $1,500 total)

🧾 Need Help?

If you have questions about Step Up billing or payment schedules, please contact:
📧 info@indesignbrand.com
📞 407-925-7573