Financial Assistance

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Download the Financial Assistance Application
Descargar la Aplicacion de Ayuda Financiera

Scholarship Policies & Procedures

It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (SLO REP) to provide services within the limits of our resources to anyone who wishes to participate in our programs. SLO REP believes that no child should be denied the opportunity to participate in the performing arts because of a lack of ability to pay the tuition. Scholarships are always available to families who need financial assistance.

If you are registering for a class and plan to submit a Financial Assistance Application, please use the “two installments + deposit” option at checkout. This will prompt you to pay a $25 deposit to hold your place in the class. Please then send an email to Kerry ([email protected]) to let us know your application is coming. We’ll put the additional installments on hold until your application has been processed.

To ensure fairness to all families, the following policies have been developed for granting scholarships.

  1. Each family will complete one scholarship application each year, due at least two weeks before the beginning of the first program in which the child will be participating. These applications are kept in the strictest confidence.
  2. This scholarship application will be kept on file and referred to, upon request, for multiple program participation within one year.
  3. The Education Director will review all applications and, in consultation with the Managing Artistic Director, a scholarship amount will be determined based on individual needs. Available scholarship funds are distributed at the discretion of SLO REP staff.
  4. Scholarships can be awarded at 25%, 50%, 75%, or even 100% of the program tuition.
    4a. Performance and production classes. Performance and production classes are defined as classes designated as such in the season catalog, typically ranging from $600–750 in tuition and carrying higher direct production costs than standard ACT classes. For these classes:
  • The maximum scholarship award is 75% of tuition. Awards at the 100% level are not available for performance and production classes.
  • Given the higher cost of these classes, ACT can work with families to create a customized payment plan for the remaining balance, whether or not a scholarship is also awarded.
  • Any award at 75% for a performance or production class requires sign-off from both the Education Director and the Managing Artistic Director prior to the award being finalized, using the standard Financial Assistance Application already on file.
  1. Scholarships will be awarded for additional program participation based on an evaluation by the student’s teacher, and demonstration of continued need. Students will be evaluated on attendance, evidence of individual effort and progress, and attitude. If a student exhibits lack of preparation, interest, or motivation, the scholarship may be reconsidered after discussion with the student and their family.
  2. Payment plans are available by request.

Download the Financial Assistance Application
Descargar la Aplicacion de Ayuda Financiera

Scholarship Funding

Scholarship Support has been generously underwritten by:

Central Coast Women’s League

 

 

Contact ACT

Feel free to contact ACT with any additional questions.
Kerry DiMaggio, Education Director
(805) 781-3889 ext. 14
[email protected]