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Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) is committed to making its programs accessible to as broad-ranging and diverse an audience as possible – particularly people from underserved communities.

 

ACA offers need-based financial assistance for students of all ages. Eligible students may receive scholarships of 50% or 100% off the price of a class or camp tuition. If only 50% of the tuition cost is granted, the recipient must pay the other 50% at the time of registration.

 

Scholarships do not cover the cost of materials, transportation, or any other class-related expenses. There is no deadline to apply for a scholarship and they are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year as availability of funds allows. Scholarship applications must be submitted prior to registration and at least one-week in advance of the start of the class/camp.

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Full Scholarships (100% of Tuition): As funds and availability allow, ACA will grant one Full Scholarship per student per term for students who meet ACA's scholarship qualification criteria (indicated below). Full Scholarship Awards represent 100% of the cost of tuition for the workshop, class, or camp chosen. Additional fees for materials, if required, are not included. ACA will grant full scholarships for up to 2 household members per term.

 

Partial Scholarships (50% of Tuition): As funds and availability allow, ACA will grant one Partial Scholarship per student per term for students who meet ACA's scholarship qualification criteria (indicated below). Partial Scholarship Awards represent 50% of the cost of tuition for the workshop, class, or camp chosen. Additional fees for materials, if required, are not included. ACA will grant partial scholarships for up to 2 household members per term.

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ACA is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council, the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.

 

See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

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Please note: EBT, WIC and Connector Care card holders automatically qualify for tuition assistance from ACA as funds allow. Alternatively, applicants can submit a copy of their latest tax return to demonstrate financial need; applicants whose gross household income falls below 65% of the Massachusetts median gross household income (source), as denoted in the chart below (based on household size), also qualify for tuition assistance/scholarships:

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If you don’t meet the above criteria but still have a need for financial assistance, please use our Scholarship Application to explain your circumstances and upload any relevant documentation.