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:
Held annually in Spring (February—May) & Fall (September—December)
Price before assistance is $146/month for 30-minute sessions
Pricing listed above is subject to change
Applies ONLY to 30-minute lessons (60-minute sessions or additional memberships are not permitted)
If granted, does not stack with other discounts
Applicant should NOT pay for lessons until they receive their financial aid status or they will be denied for assistance
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 week in January
CLOSES: First week in February
PROCESSES: First week in February
OTIS MUSIC CAMP:
OPENS: First week in October
CLOSES: First week in March
PROCESSES: First week in March
CAMP DREAM:
OPENS: First week in October
CLOSES: First week in March
PROCESSES: First week in March
FALL LESSONS:
OPENS: First week in July
CLOSES: First week in August
PROCESSES: First week of August