HYS is proud to be able to offer assistance to local students, so that any interested Hawaii student may participate, regardless of financial ability. More information about the Financial Aid program is available at our website.
Need-based financial aid is made possible through generous donations from individual Hawaii Youth Symphony donors and the Michael Nakasone Legacy Fund In Honor of Youth Symphony II by Olivia de Jane.
Although financial aid awards come in a variety of amounts, depending on demonstrated need, families should expect to pay at least 50% tuition. HYS does not make any full-tuition awards. Financial aid funding is limited, and we are unable to make awards to every applicant.
Financial aid applicants should fill out every item in this section (any incomplete answers or missing documents will not be reviewed). In the payment section at the end of the form, enter the code FINAID22. This will allow you to make an initial 10% deposit towards tuition. HYS will notify you of its award decision on/after May 15. You will be invoiced for any additional payments. Your account must be paid in full by May 31st.
If you are not awarded Financial Aid, and/or decide not to participate, you may request a refund by emailing financialaid@hiyouthsymphony.org.