Financial Aid

Arts plus financial aid.

Our financial aid program is designed to make sure everyone in the community has access to outstanding arts education, no matter their financial circumstance. Arts+ awards nearly $100,000 of financial aid annually to students.

Financial aid is provided to students each year based on need and the availability of funds. Arts+ uses a sliding scale similar to the one schools use to determine eligibility for free/reduced school lunches. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but the initial review of applications for summer programs and the upcoming school year is completed each spring.

Financial Aid Quick Access Program

Arts+ is dedicated to making the arts accessible to all. In order to provide an entry point for interested students to get started in their artistic journey, we offer a financial assistance quick access program for most group classes and workshops.

Who is eligible?
Any student in grade 12 or under who may have financial need can easily a receive a 50% financial aid discount that can be used for up to two group classes and/or workshops each year (July-June).

How do I receive the assistance?
Reach out to us at registration@artsplus.org expressing your financial need, and we will be happy to assist you. We will register you to the group class or workshop of your choice at a 50% discount.

What do I do after two uses of the quick access program?
We will be happy, as funds allow, to include your student in our financial aid program beyond the two initial uses. Review the instructions below to apply.

What if my family may need more than 50% assistance?
The 50% quick access program is our default for the purposes of getting students quickly into group classes and workshops. If you would like to pursue a percentage more than 50%, then you can review the instructions below to apply for our financial aid program.

    Please note that the quick access program runs as long as funds allow for each school year (July-June).

    Financial Aid Program

    Each year, Arts+ is proud to reach thousands of students with highquality music and visual art instruction. As a result of our extensive outreach programs, financial aid, community partnerships, and supporters, a majority of our students receive their education for free or at a reduced cost.

    Financial aid applications for the next school year and/or summer session are due each year by April 15th. We accept applications after that on a rolling basis, as long as award funding lasts. Please submit the following:

    • Financial Aid Application
    • A photocopy of last year’s Federal Tax Return OR (if appropriate) official letters of proof from any agencies providing welfare, social security, unemployment, child support, or alimony benefits
    • The most recent pay stubs for any working parents
    • Please note that Arts+ will also consider official documentation of changes or extenuating circumstances that have changed the financial status of the applicant subsequent to the filing of a tax return and/or parent letters explaining special circumstances not documented elsewhere which may support an applicant’s claim to assistance (i.e. special needs).

    Completed applications should be emailed to registration@artsplus.org or mailed to the below:
    Arts+ Attention: Arts+ Registration Team PO Box 32757, Charlotte, NC 28232.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Arts+ Registration Team at 704-367-2793 or registration@artsplus.org.

    Other Opportunities for Financial Aid

    Merit Scholarships

    Arts+ offers a variety of scholarships for outstanding students in our private lesson division. For more information about applying and auditioning for one of these merit-based scholarships click here.

    Sponsors

    The financial aid program is generously supported by: