TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Academic Year Tuition Assistance
SPRING 2023 TUITION ASSISTANCE
Available to All Current & New CAS Families
CAS offers tuition assistance each semester to ensure our classes, ensembles and private lessons remain accessible to all members of our community. Although tuition assistance awards are determined by financial need, families of all income levels are encouraged to apply.
Spring 2023 Tuition Assistance Timeline
- November 21, 2022 - Spring Tuition Assistance Application Opens
- December 15, 2022 - Application deadline for Spring Tuition Assistance
- Week of January 2, 2023 - Tuition Assistance awards announced via email
If you are awarded tuition assistance, you will receive an email stating the amount of your award based on your application. A typical award is no more than 50% of the total cost. This amount can be used towards your spring semester tuition.
Please register your student for the class as soon as possible, even before you know your award status, to ensure your spot in the program. Your participation in the program is not confirmed until you have completed the registration process. Remember that families who receive tuition assistance can expect to pay at least 50% of the total program cost.
If you have any questions, please contact the BW Community Arts School at cas@bw.edu or by calling 440-826-2365.
KOCH SCHOLARSHIP - SPRING 2023
Available to CAS Private Lesson Students in Grades 10 – 12
High school students, grades 10-12, enrolled in private music lessons through CAS are eligible for the Koch Scholarship awards, up to an amount of $300. Consideration for the award is based on the student's musical abilities, dedication to musical pursuits, participation in BW CAS programs, and financial need. Once awarded, the Koch Scholarship will be applied directly to the student’s spring semester lessons.
Applications are due December 31, 2022.
Joyce and Frederick Koch were highly esteemed musicians in Cleveland and longtime supporters of the BW Community Arts School; we are honored to continue their support of quality music education through this award.
Summer Tuition Assistance
SUMMER ARTS PROGRAMS 2023
Available to Lorain County residents.
Through generous support from the Nord Family Foundation and Nordson Corporation Foundation, limited tuition assistance opportunities are available to Lorain County residents for CAS Summer Arts Programs. To apply, students should complete the online registration and indicate they are interested in tuition assistance. A coupon code will be provided to waive the deposit and, if applicable, the audition fee.
In addition to the online registration, a teacher recommendation form is required to complete your application. Applicants will be asked to indicate in the application which teacher will complete the recommendation form on their behalf.
Campers interested in tuition assistance will be notified of their award on a rolling basis beginning in March, 2023. Typical scholarship amounts range from 25%-75% coverage of camp fees. Tuition assistance opportunities are limited and applicants are encouraged to submit their registration as early as possible.
Funding Partners
Through the support of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Nord Family Foundation, and the Nordson Corporation, the BW Community Arts School is able to provide summer arts experiences for students with limited financial means.
