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ACA Scholarship Program

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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.

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.

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 EBTWIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

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:

 

 

 

 

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. 

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TO APPLY: Please submit your Scholarship Application through the Form below. An ACA staff member will be back in touch with you as soon as possible. Questions? Please email any questions you may have to info@acarts.org or call 781-648-6220. 

Scholarship Assistance is provided with support from The Ali Family and Cambridge Savings Bank.

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