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


How can I apply?