Discover Dance Tuition Assistance Application

Tuition Assistance Application
Tuition Assistance awards are based on financial need as well as merit. Awards require 1 work hour per $50 given in scholarship for the semester. See below for more details.

The school year begins August 25, 2025 and continues through May 16, 2026. Applications are reviewed prior to the start of each semester.
Tuition Assistance Recipient Responsibilities

Recipients of tuition assistance are required to complete a set number of assistance hours each month, based on the amount awarded. A parent or guardian may fulfill these hours on behalf of the student.

If awarded a scholarship, you will receive a link to NPD’s scholarship webpage. This page will list assistance hour opportunities, updated at the beginning of each month. It is the recipient’s responsibility to save the link and check the page monthly. All hours must be completed within the given month unless otherwise approved by the Director.

Please Note:

Assistance hours do not count toward other volunteer obligations, such as production or student company participation.
All families receiving assistance will automatically be enrolled in the 4-payment plan.
Participation in all NPD fundraisers is required. Recipients are encouraged to raise at least the value of their award over the course of the academic year.
Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in the loss of your scholarship. Fulfillment of past responsibilities will be considered in future scholarship applications.

If extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing your hours or participating in fundraising, please email mackintosh@northernplainsdance.org to discuss possible alternatives.
Student & Parent Information
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Age*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent E-mail*
example@example.com
Applications are due by 5:00pm 2 weeks prior to intended starts date.
My intended start date is:*

Fall Semester: August 25 - Deadline August 11Spring Semester: January 12 - Deadline December 29
Dance Background
Number of years attending Northern Plains Dance.*
Total years of dance study.*
Proposed Class Selection *
You must still complete online class registration to reserve your spot(s).
Financial Information
Annual Family Adjusted Gross Income*
Number of Family Members in Household *
Are you currently, or do you plan to receive any additional subsidies or grants for children's extracurriculars? (ie. state, federal, tribe, etc.)*

yesno
How much will your family receive in subsidies or grants? *
Please note: If you accept any additional subsidies or grants outside of a Northern Plains Dance Scholarship, you must apply for the difference between your grant amount and your full tuition amount. (Ex: If your total tuition per month is $400, and you are receiveing $100 per month in federal grants, your NPD Scholarship will be based on the remaining $300.)
Federal Tax Return

Upload a File
This is used only to verify your income. Please black out all SSN. If the file is too big to submit, please send a copy to mackintosh@northernplainsdance.org Cancelof
Financial Aid Requested

Awards require 1 work hour per $50 given in scholarship for the semester.
How much Financial Aid requested?
Monthly $ Amount or Percentage of Tuition
I am able to contribute the following amount towards each payment (4 payements per smester)
$ Amount
How many hours are you able to assist per month?*
# of Hours
From the child's perspective, why are you requesting this scholarship? Write from the heart and be honest - your answers may be used anonymously for grant writing to help sustain and grow our scholarship programs.*
From the parent's perspective, why are you requesting this scholarship? Write from the heart and be honest - your answers may be used anonymously for grant writing to help sustain and grow our scholarship programs.*
Assistance award letters and start date confirmations will be sent via email. The Assistance Acceptance, Assistance Hours Agreement, and payment for remaining tuition balance must be made before starting classes.
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Tuition Assistance Application

Student & Parent Information

Applications are due by 5:00pm 2 weeks prior to intended starts date.

Dance Background

Financial Information

Financial Aid Requested