Need-Based Scholarships for Teens
Need-Based Scholarships
Eligible students may apply for need–based scholarships to the ST.ART Intensive and Zip ST.ART. Scholarships are not guaranteed. Students and parent/guardian should work together to complete the application as soon as possible. All applicants will be notified of financial aid decisions within two-weeks of submitting all required materials. Students who apply by April 1 will be notified by April 15 and must accept or reject financial aid offers by May 1. Students who apply after April 2, will be notified within two-weeks after submitting the scholarship application.
Priority Deadline: April 1
We will continue to review for need-based scholarships after the April 1 priority-deadline on a rolling-basis until May 15. Contact the ST.ART team with questions.
Need-Based Scholarship Requirements
Deadlines
Priority Deadline: April 1
Students who apply by April 1 will be notified by April 15 and must accept or reject financial aid offers by May 1.
Students who apply after April 2, will be notified within two-weeks after submitting the scholarship application.
All applicants will be notified of financial aid decisions within two-weeks of submitting all required materials.
Requirements for ST.ART Intensive (four weeks)
- Supplemental Scholarship Questions About You and Your Family
- Parent/Guardian Letter
This letter should be written by one parent or guardian of the applicant and should express financial need and the potential impact of attending a ST.ART Program for your child. Parent/Guardian letters should be no longer than one-page. - Tax Info
Parents and/or guardians must submit their W-2 or applicable tax documents for students to be considered for scholarship. Documents should be scanned and included with the completed application. Individuals may choose to mark out personal information (SSN, etc.) before scanning.
Requirements for Zip ST.ART (one week)
- Supplemental Scholarship Questions About You and Your Family
- Parent/Guardian Letter
This letter should be written by one parent or guardian of the applicant and should express financial need and the potential impact of attending a ST.ART Program for your child. Parent/Guardian letters should be no longer than one-page. - Tax Info
Parents and/or guardians must submit their W-2 or applicable tax documents for students to be considered for scholarship. Documents should be scanned and included with the completed application. Individuals may choose to mark out personal information (SSN, etc.) before scanning.
Request Assistance ->
If you or your parent/guardian have any issues completing and submitting the above information, contact the ST.ART Team.
Request Application Fee Waiver ->
ST.ART Artist Programs offers application fee waivers for the ST.ART Intensive application upon request. To request a fee waiver, email the ST.ART Team (info@startartistprograms.org) by March 31 at noon. If you are applying for scholarships (merit or need-based), no application or program deposit is required as part of the Financial Aid Application.