Each year, the Academy has a limited amount of scholarship funds available for families for use towards private lessons, year-round classes, and summer programs.
- Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis and awards are determined based on financial need.
- Applicants must submit a completed application form each semester by the deadline to be considered.
- Applicants will be notified by email regarding award decisions.
- Financial aid is limited, and most often, awards are partial scholarships. Not all applicants are guaranteed to receive an award.
Private lesson scholarships may only be applied to 30 or 45 minute lessons and students are required to pay for initial trial lesson fee with the instructor. Returning private lesson applicants will be required to provide current instructor name and email.
Applicants who receive assistance are subject to an Academy Scholarship Lifetime Award Maximum of $2,000 per student or $5,000 per family with multiple applicants. Maximum of two students per application.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: August 30
- Spring Semester: December 1
- Summer Semester: May 15
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so your request may still be considered after the deadline if funds are available.
Required Documentation
- Front page of tax return form 1040, 1040-A, or 1040-EZ (if married or filing separately, a copy of both parents returns must be included) with all social security numbers redacted. If you have not yet filed your current Federal Income Tax Return, please provide your most recent Federal Income Tax Return AND a copy of your most recent W-2 or 1099 forms.
- The following are appropriate supporting documents: Current SNAP benefits with start and end date, benefit letters or public assistance payments from government agencies (TANF, Social Service, Social Security, Child Support, etc.)
Please remember to redact all social security numbers on tax returns. Incomplete applications or documents received without redacted social security numbers will not be considered.