Tuition Assistance Application

Tuition Assistance Application

Arts for All at Follow Your Art Community Studios
Our creative programming is for everyone!

You belong at The Big Yellow House and we will work with you to be here.

See our class offerings on our website here.

Types of tuition assitance:
- Tuition reductions up to 80%
- EBT and WIC card holders are eligible for a minimum of 50% off class tuition,
- but you do not need these cards to qualify for aid!
Number of scholarships:
- Individuals are eligible for up to 4 scholarships per calendar year.
- Families are eligible for up to 6 total scholarships per calendar year.
- Summer Scholarships are currently limited to 1 week per student.
Please note that there is often a 1-3 day processing period beofore you receive a discount code for registration.
Caregiver Contact Information

This person will be contacted regarding this application.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns (optional)
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Preferred mode of communication (check all that apply)*

EmailPhone
Student Information

Information on the student(s) hoping to participate in FYACS programming.
Applicant Relationship to Student (select all that apply)*

SelfParentFoster parentOther relativeLegal guardianGroup home contactSocial workerOther
What program session are you applying for tuition assistance?*

Winter 1February BreakWinter 2April BreakSpringSummerFall 1Fall 2Workshops at FYACS
Interests of Student(s) (check all that apply)*

CeramicsArt (ex. Painting, Drawing, Digital Art, Mixed Media, Art Club)WritingTheatre / Performance
How many Scholarships (or students) are you applying for?*
Full Name of Student 1 *
Student 1 pronouns (optional)
Age of Student 1 (if an adult, can write "adult")*
Date of birth for student 1

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 1 hopes to participate in:*

Half Day M-FFull Day, including lunch bunch M-FCeramics Ages 11+ M-ThCeramics 8-10 M-FSummer Studio, M-FImagination Stage, M-F
Please list the SPECIFIC programs you are interested in for Student 1. Please include class name and weeks attending. Visit our programs page for more info: fyamelrose.org/programs/ *
Please see available offerings at fyamelrose.org and cross-check your calendar to see what works for you. Listing specific class interests will help speed up the application process.
Full Name of Student 2 *
Student 2 pronouns (optional)
Age of Student 2 (if an adult, can write "adult")*
Date of birth for student 2

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 2 hopes to participate in:*

Half Day M-FFull Day, including lunch bunch M-FCeramics Ages 11+, M-ThCeramics 8-10, M-FSummer Studio, M-FImagination Stage, M-F
Please list the SPECIFIC programs you are interested in for Student 2. Please include class name and weeks attending. Visit our programs page for more info: fyamelrose.org/programs/*
Please see available offerings at fyamelrose.org and cross-check your calendar to see what works for you. Listing specific class interests will help speed up the application process.
Full Name of Student 3 *
Student 3 pronouns (optional)
Age of Student 3 (if an adult, can write "adult")*
Date of birth for student 3

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 3 hopes to participate in:*

Half Day M-FFull Day, including lunch bunch M-FCeramics Ages 11+, M-ThCeramics 8-10, M-FSummer Studio M-FImagination Stage M-F
Please list the SPECIFIC programs you are interested in for Student 3. Please include class name and weeks attending. Visit our programs page for more info: fyamelrose.org/programs/*
Please see available offerings at fyamelrose.org and cross-check your calendar to see what works for you. Listing specific class interests will help speed up the application process.
Full Name of Student 4*
Student 4 pronouns (optional)
Age of Student 4 (if an adult, can write "adult")*
Date of birth for student 4

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 4 hopes to participate in:*

Half Day M-FFull Day, including lunch bunch M-FCeramics Ages 11+, M-ThCeramics 8-10, M-FSummer Studio M-FImagination Stage M-F
Please list the SPECIFIC programs you are interested in for Student 4. Please include class name and weeks attending. Visit our programs page for more info: fyamelrose.org/programs/*
Please see available offerings at fyamelrose.org and cross-check your calendar to see what works for you. Listing specific class interests will help speed up the application process.
Financial Need
Please share the following information to help assess your level of need.

Follow Your Art Community Studios is pleased to be participating in the Massachusetts Cultural Council Card to Culture program by extending discounts to EBT and WIC cardholders. EBT and WIC cardholders are eligible for a minimum of 50% off class tuition.

Tuition assistance is also be available to those who do not carry EBT or WIC cards.
Check if you have one or more of the following Massachusetts-issued Cards (check all that apply)*

EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) Card (this is tracked for discount purposes)WIC (Women Infants and Children) Card (this is tracked for discount purposes)I do not have any of the above Massachusetts-issued cards
Average yearly total household income (optional)
How large is your household?*
Based on the cost of your chosen program (see fyamelrose.org/programs for all program costs), what type of assistance do you need? (check all that apply)*

15% tuition assistance25% tuition assistance50% tuition assistance60% tuition assistance75% or more tuition assistanceOther (describe below)Payment planI'm not sure
Please describe your financial situation and any specific circumstances that would help us better understand your needs. If you are an EBT or WIC cardholder and require additional support beyond the standard 50% aid, please include additional information so we can see how we might support you further.*
The amount of tuition assistance we are able to offer varies depending on donations, grants, and the number of requests we receive. Every session, we make every effort within our resources to work with each applicant’s needs. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
Adaptive Assistance

FYACS Arts for All program can offer adaptive assistance for persons with disabilities (learning, physical), persons with mental health needs, and/or persons who require translation services, and more. This can look like making appropriate curricular and/or space modifications, or hiring an assistant to provide individualized aid, to name a few.
Are you also looking for adaptive assistance for a student at this time?

YesNo
Which student(s) would the adaptive assistance be for? *
In order to help us identify what kinds of support we can put in place, please describe the needs, diagnoses, and types of adaptive assistance that would best serve the student(s). *
Our Arts for All Coordinator will follow up with you to discuss how to best support the student in attending programs at FYACS.
How did you find out about the Arts for All Scholarship Program?

FacebookInstagramCard to Culture Program Listing on mass.govFollow Your Art Community Studios websitePostcardMelrose Public Schools Virtual BackpackWord of mouthOther
Is there anything else you would like to share with us about the student that could help us?
Questions?

Email: artsforall@fyamelrose.org

Phone: (781) 665 4140
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