Tuition Scholarship Application Form

2024-2025 Confidential Tuition/Tour Scholarship Application
The Tucson Girls Chorus provides 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.

This application is for those in our full season programs: Bumblebee Singers, Ladybugs Choir, Hummingbirds Choir, Mariposa Singers, Jubilate Choir, and Advanced Choir. For the short season application (Tutti Choir, Pop Acapella Group, Early Childhood Classes), click HERE.

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To complete this application, you need:

1. 2023 tax return (1040) showing your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

2. If employed: the last two paycheck stubs from each employed parent/guardian.

If unemployed or on SSI:

A statement from the appropriate agency, stating the last date the benefit was paid.

OR

A letter from the former employer stating the last day of employment.

OR

A letter from the employer stating a reduction in hours and/or wages.

3. A paragraph from your singer indicating interest in joining the TGC.

4. (OPTIONAL) Families may submit a letter to describe extenuating circumstances/clarify information.

**Important information for split households**

If parents are divorced or separated and there is divided financial contribution to the child, the above information is ALSO required of the second parent. If unable to get this information, please state in a letter the special circumstance.

Once you have gathered the above documentation, it takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the application.

Your application will not be considered without the above documentation.

If your singer will be in a touring choir (Mariposa, Jubilate or Advanced), this application also applies to Tour Scholarships. Simply indicate that you wish to be considered for a Tour Scholarship later in the application.

If you have any questions, please reach out to April at anier@tucsongirlschorus.org
Singer Information
Name of Singer (if multiple singers in your family, include info for the oldest sibling):*

First NameLast Name
Singer Choir:*
How Many Years in TGC (if your singer is new to us, type 0):*
Has your singer received a TGC tuition scholarship previously?*

YesNo
Which programs are you requesting assistance for?*

Tuition (all choirs)Tour (Mariposa Singers, Jubilate Choir, Advanced Choir only)Beginning of the Year Retreat (Advanced Choir only)
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):

Confidential Household Information

A household is a group of related or unrelated individuals who share housing, income, and expenses.
Total monthly income before taxes: *
This is your take-home pay. It should be listed on your pay stub.
Adjusted Gross Yearly Income from federal 2023 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:*

MotherFatherBothOther
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:*
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 on the next page to help explain the situation.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
How to Upload Documents

Accepted file formats: .doc, .docx, .jpg, .pdf, .png, .txt

Please make sure all documents are legible.
The Tucson Girls Chorus provides 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.
2023 tax return (1040) showing your Adjusted Gross Income - AGI*

Upload Recent tax return

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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 Unemployment Documentation

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A paragraph from your singer about her interest in singing with the Tucson Girls Chorus.*

Upload Singer Paragraph

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A letter explaining financial special circumstances. (This can be uploaded OR written in the box below.

Upload Letter

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Please provide any extenuating financial circumstances that you feel is important for us to know in making our decision:*

2024-2025 Confidential Tuition/Tour Scholarship Application

Confidential Household Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION