NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

The Key to Change is dedicated to providing monetary assistance to students who have expressed a need due to their family’s financial situation. Financial assistance that is given to students is funded through generous support from our donors, board and community supporters.

All students who are seek financial assistance must agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship agreement. All applicants will be notified via email of the amount of tuition assistance they will receive. Financial assistance will be provided based on financial need and student/parent or guardian commitment and involvement in the Key to Change organization. Once financial assistance is determined, the student and family are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in the policy and resolve the reduced tuition on a timely manner, unless communicating with the executive director if an extension is needed.

This Application requires certain documentation, such as a tax return, bank statements, or paystubs. If the Family requires assistance completing the application or is unable to submit the necessary documentation, then please contact the Studio directly. The Application must be completed before the Family’s Tuition Statement will be updated with the awarded Financial Aid.

Expectations of financial aid recipients:

Abide by the Attendance Policy
Attend Conferences with Teaching Staff
Complete weekly assignments, as assigned by Teaching Staff
Demonstrate minimum 2.5 GPA
Enroll for Lessons in fall, winter, spring, and summer
Exemplify positive, friendly behavior
Maintain a practice schedule, as outlined in the Syllabus
Participate in each term’s Recital / Festival
Pay Tuition by the term’s required date

Recipients in danger of losing their scholarships due to the following:

Consistent lack of preparedness in personal practice
Excessive tardiness or absences
Failure to pay Tuition by the term’s required date
Poor, disruptive behavior
Lack of participation in Recitals, Events, or Studio performances
Lack of communication and cooperation
Less than a 2.5 minimum GPA

The Student will receive a verbal warning if their actions do not adhere to the expectations above. If that continues, then they will receive a written warning, and eventually their Scholarship or Aid will be revoked.

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Parent's Email Address

Phone Number

Parent's Social Security Number

School

Current Grade

Years of playing experience

What is your annual income?

Are you as a student responsible for paying your tuition?

YesNo

If you are a student responsible for paying your tuition, please describe how you are able to do this?

Please explain why you are requesting scholarship assistance:

How much are you able to contribute monthly towards lessons?

Amount of assistance needed this year?

75% of scholarship assistance50% of scholarship assistance25% of scholarship assistance

If you are not awarded a scholarship request, will you be able to still afford lessons?

YesNo

I have read and agree to the terms of the Key to Change's Scholarship Policy.

Please submit a regular New Student Application (located on our website) in addition to this Scholarship Application.

Today's Date

Student Signature (by typing the student name below you are agreeing to the terms of this agreement)

Parents Signature (by typing your name below you are agreeing to the terms of this agreement)

In order to process your scholarship request, please attach your 2019 Tax form, as well as, the most recent report card for the student.

Most Recent Tax Return

Most Recent Student Report Card