Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Key to Change is dedicated to providing financial aid to students who have expressed a need due to their family’s financial situation. Financial aid and merit-based scholarships that are given to students are funded through generous support from our donors, board and community supporters.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Most of the financial aid we provide is based on financial need. As part of the application process, a 1040 Tax Form for the current year must be submitted as well as the student’s most recent report card, demonstrating a 2.5 GPA or higher.
We also provide a small number of merit-based scholarships for talented students who demonstrate hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude in their lessons. These are based solely on teacher recommendation. Key to Change does not solicit applications for merit-based scholarships.
What are the expectations of a student receiving financial aid?
Financial aid recipients must:
- Attend all weekly lessons, masterclasses, outreach and studio performances.
- Complete weekly assignments from instructors.
- Maintain a 2.5 grade point average or above.
- Exemplify a positive and healthy attitude and work ethic.
- Commit to four terms (one year) of lessons.
Students may lose their financial aid due to the following:
- Lack of preparation in personal practice
- Excessive tardiness or more than four unexcused absences from lessons
- Poor or disruptive attitude.
- Lack of participation in outreach or studio performances.
- Not maintaining a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Grades must be provided at the beginning of each term in August, December, April, and July.
- Late payments on payment plans or parents/guardians not communicating regarding an extension.
