Band SHARED COSTS FAQ

You will need to view your student account using the "magic link" from Cut Time to submit your payment via debit or credit card. We do not accept cash.

See the Shared Cost Management for details.

Please pay your student shared costs in Cut Time - this is the preferred method for payment.

If necessary, you can pay by check made payable to the Eldorado Band Boosters and you must send the payment via mail to the following address by the due date.

PO Box 14424
Albuquerque, NM 87191-4424 

If you do not use use Cut Time to pay your shared costs, expect delays of up to 1-2 weeks to post to your account after we receive your check or money order.

This amount is paid and goes directly to the Director’s activity fund at Eldorado High School and is a required fee for the course.  Payment is made by cash or check directly to the Director.

All shared costs have been billed to your account for the school year. You have the option to pay all at once or to pay in installments.

The performance shared cost enables us to pay for clinicians, program production costs, student support, equipment, and administrative costs to run the program.

Direct charges include certain uniform parts, music assessment fees, or any other items deemed directly chargeable to the student.

If you are not going on the Spring Trip please notify the Treasurer(s) and those charges will be removed from your account. You must make this decision on or before September 15.

Depending on your student’s participation level the shared costs vary.  The shared cost per student to run our program averages $450-$550 for a band student for the entire school year. Of course, you will also incur additional costs for certain uniform charges and any additional direct charges to your account.  Refer to the Student Account Policy page or the Handbook for details and breakout of shared costs.

There are 2 types of fundraising

General Fundraising-your student does not receive individual credit, however your shared costs have been reduced in advance to account what we expect to raise from general fundraising. All students in the program receive the same benefit from general fundraisers.

Individual Fundraising-The Eldorado Band Boosters can not be involved in any of the financial transactions associated with individual fundraising. 501(c)3 organizations are not allowed to engage in individual fundraising.  However, Cut Time does provide for "sharing" costs on a student account so you can solicit help from family and friends for band fees.

Refer to the handbook Financial Policy section for more detailed information

Currently we do not have any assistance programs available, however we encourage you to take advantage of cost "sharing" capabilities within Cut Time.

We understand that things get in the way. If you are experiencing unforeseen difficulties please contact the President and Treasurer(s) regarding your situation. We rely on everyone paying their shared costs by the stated due dates in order to maintain sufficient cash flow to run the program.

The shared costs that are assessed to your account are spread over a large number of student’s to make your portion as affordable as possible. The shared costs are clearly disclosed in the handbook ahead of time.

Direct charges to your student’s account are not negotiable.

Your student’s eligibility to participate in off-campus band activities will be affected. It is important to pay your shared costs as stated and on time. Unpaid shared costs will make your student ineligible to attend the Spring Trip as well.