Making the Arts Accessible
Cape Symphony is committed to making the arts accessible to as many students as possible within the community. Each year, as funds are available, we award financial aid to students with the greatest demonstrated need. Awards are based on a sliding scale reflecting the total household income and the number of members in the household. Awards generally range between 10% and 75% of the total tuition. Cape Symphony seeks to award financial assistance to those whose needs are greatest and does not discriminate in matters of race, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or gender identity. The Committee reserves the right to ask for additional support information.
Application Period and Form Requirements
- Scholarships must be requested using the current academic year's official application form.
- If a family submits a scholarship application using the previous year's form because the updated version is unavailable, the application may be considered valid at the discretion of the organization.
Scope of Scholarship Approval
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, and awards are dependent on the funds available, so early applications are encouraged. All awards are for the academic year (September - June) and are extended to summer lessons and classes only if funds are available.
- Scholarships are granted based on the number of program days and other details specified in the approved application.
- If a family increases their program participation (e.g., from 3 days to 5 days, additional classes, etc.), the originally approved scholarship percentage will apply only to the original number of days.
- Additional days/classes added after scholarship approval are not guaranteed to be covered under the same terms and may require a separate review or to be paid at the full tuition rate.
- There will be a cap of $6,000 on the amount of tuition assistance a single family can receive. This helps us ensure we can support more families while maintaining fairness and fiscal responsibility.
Communication
- Families will be informed of their scholarship award terms in writing, including the number of days covered and the approved percentage.
- Any changes to program participation after approval must be communicated promptly to the administration for review.
Effective Date
This policy is effective as of April 2025 and applies to all scholarship applications for the 2025–2026 academic year and beyond.
Application Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Applications received by the deadlines below are likely to receive a response before the semester begins. Awards are subject to the availability of funds, so early applications are encouraged.
Fall Semester/Academic Year: August 2
Spring Semester: January 2
Summer Session: May 2, if funds are available.
Application
Download the application form or ask for a copy at either the West Barnstable or Falmouth campuses. New and returning students must submit the following:
- Completed Application Form
- Proof of income (Most recent Form 1040, 1040 –1 or 1040 – EZ, 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)
- Last 2 months of pay stubs showing year to date earnings
- Returning students must also submit a recommendation letter from your current teacher
Submit applications to:
Director of Education
Cape Symphony
2235 Iyannough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668
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