FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible?
Professional and professional-track dancers are eligible based on financial need, determined based on income and household size.
Do I have to live in New York to qualify?
No! There are no residency restrictions. Applications from international participants are also welcome.
How many applicants are accepted per term?
10 teaching artist trainees are accepted for the program in total. Please note: There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships available.
How do I calculate my income?
- Identify all of your sources of income.
- Income from employment (W-2 or 1099)
- Income from self-employment
- Income from other sources
- Examples
- A paycheck - weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
- Tips in cash at each shift
- Any kind of weekly or monthly payment, such as child support, pension, or unemployment benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Convert wages into yearly totals.
- Hourly wages from an employer (before taxes and other deductions are taken out)
- Gross income on a pay stub (paid weekly, every two weeks, etc.)
- Net income earned from self-employment (after business and other expenses are taken out)
- Add income from all sources together to get your total annual income.
How do I determine family size or who should be included in my household?
Members of your household include:
- Spouse
- Registered domestic partner
- Dependents
- Joint tax filler
Independent roommated or friends staying with you do not make up your household for tax or income reporting purposes, unless you claim them as dependents.
For additional questions not answered about, please call Calvin Rollins or Bianca Golden at 718-624-8400. Submission of an application does not guarantee aid will be granted.
Scholarships are made possible, in part, through the generous contributions from Friends of MMDG.