Dear Financial Aid Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the Music Education programs of the Santa Rosa Symphony Association. Need-based financial aid is available each year depending on donated funds. Requests for financial aid are kept confidential.
The current Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Ensemble (SRSYE) guidelines reflect the State of California Department of Education's definition of financial need. Families whose incomes fall within the guidelines are encouraged to apply to the program. If your income exceeds the published guidelines but you have debts or special circumstances that should be considered, you may still apply for assistance.
Completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday, September 3. Applications received after this will be reviewed based on the availability of scholarship funds.
Only one application is required per student for all programs they participate in that season.
Families who receive 100% Financial Aid are still required to pay a $50 administrative fee.
To apply, please follow these instructions:
- Complete the financial aid application.
- Attach a signed copy of the family's 2023 federal income tax (1040) form. If you do not have a 2023 tax return, please upload a Word or PDF document explaining your situation (and note, a prior year tax return may be requested).
- Attach a paystub.
- Complete the online registration forms for the program/orchestra for which you are applying.
If you have any questions, please email Wendy Cilman, Director of Education, at wcilman@srsymphony.org.