Summer 2025 Tuition Assistance Application

Summer 2025 Youth Tuition Assistance Application

Arts for All at Follow Your Art Community Studios
Summer Offerings:
- Summer Weekly Programs run from June 23rd – August 22nd. FYACS is closed June 30 - July 4.
- We offer a variety of programs including Summer Studio, Imagination Stage, and Summer Ceramics.
- For details, please consult our Summer offerings at www.fyamelrose.org/summer-sneak-peek
Planning for Registration:
- Qualifying youth (Grades K-12) are eligible for tuition assistance for 1 week of summer programming.
We offer 2 types of assistance:
- EBT / WIC Cardholders: 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 tuition and a maximum of 80% off tuition based on need.
- Do not have an EBT / WIC Card? You may still be elligible for assistance at FYACS: Tuition assistance is available to those who do not carry EBT or WIC cards. While tuition assistance funds are available, FYACS offers partial tuition assistance based on household size and total family income before taxes. For financial assistance purposes, income includes wages, salaries, commissions, fees, tips, as well as child support and alimony, if relevant. Please consult the chart below for tuition assistance brackets. We understand that there may also be special circumstances, so if you find yourself needing more assistance than what's presented in the chart, please fill out the application to let us know, and we will do out best to work with you based on available funds and number of requests.
Did you know?
- A Membership at FYACS offers 10% off all classes, workshops, and vacation programs, including summer. Learn more.
- Our registration system offers payment plans directly through the platform.
Caregiver Information

Information of the caregiver applying for tuition assistance on behalf of the student.
Caregiver Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
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
Caregiver Relationship to Student*

ParentLegal guardianOther relativeGroup home contactOther
Student Information

Information on the student(s) hoping to participate in FYACS programming.
How many scholarships are you applying for? *
A scholarship is tuition assistance for one individual. Families are eligible for up to a total of 6 scholarships per calendar year, including Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Full Name of Student 1 *
Date of Birth of Student 1*

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 1 hopes to participate in (please list all possible options)*

Half Day M-F ($270/week)Lunch Bunch ($50/week)Full Day (including lunch bunch) M-F ($590/week)Ceramics Ages 11+ (M-Th $300)Ceramics 8-10 (M-F $335)
Full Name of Student 2 *
Date of Birth of Student 2*

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 2 hopes to participate in (please list all possible options)*

Half Day M-F ($270/week)Lunch Bunch ($50/week)Full Day (including lunch bunch) M-F ($590/week)Ceramics Ages 11+ (M-Th $300)Ceramics 8-10 (M-F $335)Other
Full Name of Student 3 *
Date of Birth of Student 3*

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 3 hopes to participate in (please list all possible options)*

Half Day M-F ($270/week)Lunch Bunch ($50/week)Full Day (including lunch bunch) M-F ($590/week)Ceramics Ages 11+ (M-Th $300)Ceramics 8-10 (M-F $335)
Full Name of Student 4*
Date of Birth of Student 4*

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of Program Student 4 hopes to participate in (please list all possible options)*

Half Day M-F ($270/week)Lunch Bunch ($50/week)Full Day (including lunch bunch) M-F ($590/week)Ceramics Ages 11+ (M-Th $300)Ceramics 8-10 (M-F $335)
Financial Need
Please share the following information to help us assess your level of need:
Check which applies to you:*

I have an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) CardI have a WIC (Women Infants and Children) CardI do not have any of the above Massachusetts-issued cards, but I am eligible for assistance based on the tuition assistance chart (see above)
Average yearly total family income:*
Household size - including caregiver(s) and dependent(s):*
If applicable, please provide us with relevant information (i.e. special circumstances) to help us better understand your needs.
The amount of tuition assistance we are able to offer varies depending on donations, grants, and the number of requests we receive.
Based on the costs of the chosen program(s) above, as an EBT and/or WIC cardholder, what type of assistance do you need? (check all that apply)*

50% assistance on tuition50-60% assistance on tuition60-70% assistance on tuition70-80% assistance on tuition
For EBT and/or WIC cardholders, should you require additional funds beyond the 50% in aid, please provide us with relevant information (i.e. circumstances) to help us provide you with more support if available. *
The amount of tuition assistance we are able to offer varies depending on donations, grants, and the number of requests we receive.
Adaptive Services & Special Needs
Our Arts for All program also makes every effort within its resources to offer individualized adaptive assistance and accomodations.

If you believe your child requires a specific accommodation for medical or disability-related needs, please inform us of your child’s needs prior to registration as we may recommend specific suitable weeks and/or programs.

Accommodations can look like making appropriate curricular and/or space accommodations or modifications, or hiring an assistant to provide individualized aid, to name a few.
Are you also looking for adaptive services 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 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

Arts for All Office Hours: Tuesdays 10AM-12PM & Thursdays 12PM-2PM (Excluding Public school breaks).
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Summer 2025 Youth Tuition Assistance Application

Caregiver Information

Student Information

Financial Need

Please share the following information to help us assess your level of need:

Adaptive Services & Special Needs