Tuition Scholarship Application Form

2022-2023 Confidential Tuition/Tour Scholarship Application
PLEASE READ!

We hope that you will find this application easy to complete online. There are a number of financial records you will need.

(1) The application, and (2) The supporting financial documents - The list of documents required to support your application is on Page 3.

Once you have gathered your financial information, it takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete the application online. Your application will not be considered without proper financial documents to support your application.

If your singer will be in a touring choir (Mariposa, Jubilate or Advanced), you can complete this for a tour scholarship.

Thank you!
Singer Information
Name of Singer:*

First NameLast Name
Singer Choir:*
How Many Years in Chorus:*
Name of Singer #2:

First NameLast Name
Singer #2 Choir:
Singer #2 Years in Chorus:
Has your singer received a TGC tuition scholarship previously?*

YesNo
Will you need assistance for tour? (For Mariposa, Jubilate and Advanced families)*

YesNo
List any other extracurricular activities your singer participates in:*
Parent/Guardian 1 Information
Parent/Guardian 1 Name:*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 1 Email:*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian 1 Primary Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation (If unemployed or disabled, enter Unemployed or Disabled):*
Indicate years or months of employment (or length of unemployment or disability):*
Parent/Guardian 1 Employer(s) Name (if unemployed indicate "None"):*
Parent/Guardian 2 Information
Parent/Guardian 2 Name:

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2 Email:
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation (If unemployed or disabled, enter Unemployed or Disabled):
Indicate years or months of employment (or length of unemployment or disability):
Parent/Guardian 2 Employer(s) Name (If unemployed, indicate None):
If there are SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES to employment such as:
- Unemployment
- Disability
- Noncustodial parent
- Reduction in income or job loss
Parent/Guardian must provide documentation such as:
- Unemployment or SSI: A statement from the appropriate agency, stating the last date the benefit was paid.
- A letter from the former employer stating the last day of employment.
- A letter from the employer stating a reduction in hours and/or wages.
- Families can also submit a letter to explain special circumstances if it will help aid in the decision making.

Confidential Household Information

A household is a group of related or unrelated individuals who share housing, income, and expenses.
What is your total monthly income before taxes? *
This is your take-home pay. It should be listed on your pay stub.
What is Adjusted Gross Yearly Income from federal 2021 taxes? *
Gross income is from work (wages, salaries, tips, commissions). This is not the same as take-home pay. It is the amount earned before taxes and deductions. It should be listed on your pay stub. If self-employed, you may report income after expenses (your own business, freelance work, farm, or rental property).
List all other income. Include workers’ compensation, unemployment and/or disability benefits, rental income, annuities, net assets, income from estates, regular contributions from people who do not live in your household, and any other income. If there is none, enter None:*
What is your monthly mortgage or rent:*
Your marital status:*
Custody:*

MotherFatherBoth
Are you receiving any child support:*

YesNo
If receiving child support, what is the monthly amount:
In your household, list number of adults:*
In your household, list number of children:*
The number living in my household is different from the household size on my taxes because:
Please provide any extenuating financial circumstances that you feel is important for us to know in making our decision:*
Amount of tuition scholarship requesting:*
Important Information on Split Households

If the singer is living in a split household and the financial support is divided equally, TGC requires financial information from both parents. If unable to get the non-custodial parents’ financial information, submit a letter of special circumstances below to help explain the situation.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Please read carefully

In order for your application to be considered, it must have the following (3) required financial documents for review.
1. REQUIRED: Recent tax return (1040) showing your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
  1. Click here to see an example: FEDERAL 1040
2. If employed, the last two paycheck stubs from each employed parent/guardian.
3. A paragraph from your singer indicating interest in joining the TGC.
**Important information for split households**
- If parents are divorced or separated and there is divided financial contribution to the child, the above information is required of the second parent. If unable to get this information, please state in a letter the special circumstance.
What if I don't have a tax return or not employed?

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES include:
- Unemployment
- Disability
- Noncustodial parent
- Reduction in income or job loss
- Filing an extension on federal taxes
Families must still provide supporting documentation such as:
- Unemployment or SSI: A statement from the appropriate agency, stating the last date the benefit was paid.
- A letter from the former employer stating the last day of employment.
- A letter from the employer stating a reduction in hours and/or wages.
- Families can also submit a letter to explain special circumstances if it will help aid in the decision making. This includes the reason why there are no federal tax return to submit.
The Tucson Girls Chorus makes financial assistance/scholarships based on need. Decisions pertaining to to financial assistance/scholarships are made at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee without regard to race, color, religion, or ethnic background.
You are almost done!

But first.......

Documents MUST be uploaded here to complete the application process. Use the upload function below to send your files securely to the TGC.
How to Upload Documents

The best format for documents are scanned .pdf files.

Pictures of documents in .jpg or .png are also acceptable (please make sure the pictures are not fuzzy and the text is readable). Please make sure the documents that you upload are not password protected
Recent tax return (1040) showing your Adjusted Gross Income - AGI

Upload Recent tax return

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Last two recent paycheck stubs: bi-weekly or every week

Upload Paycheck Stubs

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Unemployment or SSI letter or letter from employer of reduction in hours/last day of employment

Upload Paycheck Stubs

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A paragraph from your singer about her interest in becoming a member of the Tucson Girls Chorus. (This can be a .txt file, a .doc file, a google doc, or a scanned file as indicated above)*

Upload Singer Paragraph

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A letter explaining financial special circumstances. (This can be a .txt file, a .doc file, a google doc, or a picture or scanned file as indicated above)

Upload Letter

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2022-2023 Confidential Tuition/Tour Scholarship Application

Confidential Household Information