FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
What is the difference?
SCHOLARSHIP:
Talent based
Letter of recommendation from current year required
1—3 minute audition required
Very limited (1—2 applicants accepted)
Approved or denied by Board of Directors
Reason for approval/denial is kept at our discretion
Amount granted will vary
Approval is NOT guaranteed
If applicable, deposit/registration fee is required to qualify
FINANCIAL AID:
Income and need based
Limited to funds received from sponsors (varies)
Approved or denied by Board of Directors
Reason for approval/denial is kept at our discretion
Amount granted will vary
Approval is NOT guaranteed
If applicable, deposit/registration fee is required to qualify
What programs qualify for assistance?
PRIVATE LESSONS:
Must purchase whole semester up front to qualify
Held annually in Spring (February—May) & Fall (September—December)
Price before assistance is $438* for 30-minute semester package
Price before assistance is $840* for 60-minute semester package
Pricing listed above is subject to change
OTIS MUSIC CAMP “OMC”:
Summer music camp for kids ages 12—18
Held for three weeks annually in June
Price before assistance is $1,250 (before card fee)
Deposit & Registration Fee required up front to qualify
CAMP DREAM:
Summer music camp for kids ages 5—11
Held for two weeks annually in July
Price before assistance is $325/week (before card fee)
Deposit & Registration Fee required up front to qualify
What are the deadlines?
SPRING LESSONS:
OPENS: First Monday in January @ 12:00 PM
CLOSES: First Monday in February @ 12:00 PM
OTIS MUSIC CAMP:
OPENS: First Monday in October @ 12:00 PM
CLOSES: First Monday in March @ 12:00 PM
CAMP DREAM:
OPENS: First Monday in October @ 12:00 PM
CLOSES: First Monday in March @ 12:00 PM
FALL LESSONS:
OPENS: First Monday in July @ 12:00 PM
CLOSES: First Monday in August @ 12:00 PM