Financial Aid Application

Before filling out the application, please read over the entirety of the form to prepare all the necessary documents.

For ALL students- New and Returning:

Submit this Financial Aid Application (online, or a paper copy)
All students must schedule an orientation with CMSa2 staff. Orientations will occur early in the Fall semester and scheduling information will be sent by email upon receipt of this application.
Proof of Income (You will need to upload):
- Form 1040, 1040-A, or TWO of the following: a letter from a Social Service Agency, a Social Security Administration, an Unemployment Office or any other document of income.
Student Motivation Form (Section IV of this application)

For Returning Students ONLY:

Music Teacher Reference Form forwarded to your private teacher or director (link here: Music Teacher Reference Form )

Financial Aid Applications amy be submitted here online, or printed and mailed to Community Music School of Ann Arbor, Attn: Kasia Bielak-Hoops, Executive Director, PO Box 2447, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.

Email: cmsa2programs@gmail.com

We look forward to receiving your application!

Need-Based Scholarships

The Community Music School of Ann Arbor (CMSa2) offers financial assistance based upon financial need.

Financial aid students may use the payment plan, but failure to make payments will result in rescission of financial aid.
Even though financial aid is limited, CMSa2 will make every effort to assist students who demonstrate financial need and would not be able to study at CMSa2 without financial assistance.
Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in CMSa2 related volunteer activities which may include helping at events and with fundraising efforts.

Financial Aid Policies

CMSa2 doesn't usually award full scholarships. The range of scholarship assistance will be between 10% and 80% of the total tuition for qualified students. Please take this in consideration when you decide on the lesson/ class options.

Priority Consideration

For priority consideration, applications for financial aid must be submitted no later than August 31 for the following academic year.

After this date, applications will be considered on a rolling basis as funds allow. Any increase in lesson time or number of lessons will not necessarily result in a proportionate increase in the award. A student who withdraws prior to the completion of a semester will not receive credit on his/her financial assistance for subsequent enrollment.

Obligations for Recipients

Acceptance of financial aid from CMSa2 carries with it an obligation on the part of the student to attend lessons/ classes on a regular basis and to work diligently to make progress in his/her areas of study. It is also expected that students and parents will interact in an appropriate manner with staff and faculty.

Financial Aid Disclaimer

The receipt of assistance does not guarantee assistance in the future. All financial aid students will be required to submit a signed financial aid contract to indicate acceptance of their financial aid award.

Student Full Name: *

Student Date of Birth *

Month Day Year

Parent/ Guardian Name (if student is under 18)

Home Phone *

- Area Code Phone Number

Mobile Phone *

- Area Code Phone Number

Email address *

Permanent Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Are you a new student or returning to CMSa2? *

New Returning

Were you awarded Financial Aid last year? *

Yes No

Are you applying for Financial Aid for a group class/ ensemble or private lessons? *

Group Class/ Ensemble Private Lessons

Please List all the classes/ensembles, or lessons for which you plan to register this year (chamber music, wind, brass or percussion ensembles, jazz combos, private lessons, and/or any other classes): *

Instrument: *

Number of years of previous private instruction: *

Instrument: *

Notable music achievements or awards: *

In order to Assess Financial Aid Eligibility, please provide the following: Number of members in your immediate family/ household: *

# of Adults # of Children

For the purpose of income verification, I have attached a copy of our most recent Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040, 1040-A or 1040 EZ pages 1 and 2 only, no schedules) OR two of the following documents: *

Letter from Social Welfare Agency stating amount of allotment Official proof of Social Security income or survivor's pension Official proof of unemployment compensation Proof of other source of income (child support or alimony)

Please upload your Income Verification document here: *

Please upload your second Income Verification document (if applicable) here:

Parent/ Guardian #1 total yearly Adjusted Gross Income : *

$

Parent/ Guardian #2 total yearly Adjusted Gross Income:

$

Total yearly family income (add #1 and #2) *

$

Names of other family members who will be studying at CMSa2 (if applicable)

1. Why do you want to start or continue your class, ensemble, or lessons at the Community Music School of Ann Arbor? *

2. On average, how many days do you practice your instrument every week? *

3. How has studying music helped you in other areas in your life? *

Every returning CMSa2 applicant must ask his/her instructor to submit a Teacher Recommendation to CMSa2

I understand that I need to have my Teacher/Director write a recommendation on my student's behalf. Here is a link to the online recommendation form: https://goo.gl/forms/98h8PSUaLJ7DBMLO2

I understand that a Financial Aid award is contingent upon the student's progress and full participation and cooperation in all lessons, classes and ensembles for which the student is registered. I certify that the information provided on this form and all accompanying documents is correct and understand that false misleading and/or incomplete information will not be considered and lead to forfeiture of all Financial Aid awards. Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in CMSa2 volunteer activities. Electronic Signature: (Please type name of parent/guardian or adult student: *

Date *

Month Day Year

Community Music School of Ann Arbor Financial Aid Application

Section I: Personal Information

Section II: Applicant's Musical Achievements

Section III: Financial Information

Section IV: Student Motivation Form

Section V: Music Teacher Evaluation

Section VI: Agreement