This application is for NOCCA students seeking financial assistance for:
● Arts department and Academic Studio fees
● Required private music lessons for Jazz and Classical Instrumental students
● School-organized travel (NATS, Chicago Unified, Dance Regionals)
● Up to two dual enrollment classes at UNO
● College application fees for 12th grade students
● NOCCA offered ACT Course fees for (11th and 12th grade students only)
● AP Test Fees
● The NOCCA Foundation DOES NOT fund Senior fees, past due fees or private lessons retroactively.
Payment:
● Awards made by the NOCCA Foundation are paid directly to NOCCA on your behalf.
● If you apply for aid, please wait until you have been notified by an award letter from the NOCCA Foundation before making any payments to NOCCA. Decision notices will be sent out just after September 15, 2024, and the Labor Day holiday.
● If you receive a partial award towards your NOCCA fees, any remaining balances are due to NOCCA within two weeks of award notification.
Deadlines:
● Arts Department and Academic Studio fees: August 2, 2024
● Please note, it is crucial that forms be submitted on time to ensure a student's best chance of being approved for funding.
● School organized travel (NATS, Chicago Unifieds, Dance Regionals): Due dates are determined and shared at the start of the school year by your art department.
● Required private music lessons (that are not offered in-house) may be submitted throughout the school year but they are not paid retroactively.
Eligibility:
NOCCA Foundation support is based on financial need and availibility. Please have financial documents ready to upload before starting this application.
Questions:
Please contact Jessica Arnold jarnold@noccafoundation.org or Allyn Hayden ahayden@noccafoundation.org or visit the NOCCA Foundation office in person during school hours for more assistance.