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Tuition
Assistance Policy
The Spokane Youth Symphony (SYS)
strives to provide financial assistance to
children in need so they may profit from the
orchestral music experience. SYS believes that
no deserving young musician should be denied
participation in the Spokane Youth Symphony
orchestras because of inability to meet tuition
requirements. Application forms for tuition
assistance must be completed and submitted in
the time period established by the Board of
Directors.
A Tuition Assistance application is required for
any family requesting financial help.
Applications will be due NO LATER THAN OCTOBER
1, 2008. The Tuition Assistance Committee of the
Spokane Youth Symphony Board of Directors will
determine the amount of tuition assistance for
your child for the 2008-2009 Season by October
20, 2008.
Any student joining the orchestra after the
season has begun will be permitted to apply for
tuition assistance within the first thirty (30)
days of their participation. The Tuition
Assistance Committee will promptly consider the
request and notify them in writing regarding the
amount of assistance being granted to them.
The SYS is committed to making assistance
available to all who need it. Therefore, tuition
assistance will be limited to 50% of tuition
unless the Tuition Assistance Committee
determines a specific financial hardship exists
which warrants a greater award.
All information provided by
applicants will be maintained in a confidential
manner. Misrepresentation of financial
information or circumstances may result in an
immediate withdrawal of any tuition assistance
award.
Determination
Criteria
The committee meets as necessary to review and
award tuition assistance based upon:
• A completed Tuition Assistance Application
form.
• Financial Need –Documentation of eligibility
for the National School Lunch Program, either
free or reduced price level. Applicants not
attending schools that participate in the NSLP
need to provide other suitable documentation
such as a tax return, a statement of need from a
pastor or community resource worker, or other
proof of total household income.
• Willingness to fulfill the requirements of SYS
• Willingness of parents/guardians to contribute
volunteer time*
Tuition assistance is not automatically renewed.
Reapplication requires all of the above items.
Any question, concern or complaint regarding
implementation of this policy must be submitted
in writing to the Tuition Assistance committee,
and will be handled in a prompt and confidential
manner. Ultimate resolution rests with the
Spokane Youth Symphony Board of Directors.
*Volunteer help is needed in the following
areas.
Rehearsal -Set up/Tear down
Security Guard
Chaperone
Concert program assembly
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