2011 MasterWorks Festival Fees & Financial Aid

Fees

Early Application Fee:
     $40 USD (applications completed by March 1)

Application Fee:
     $60 USD (applications completed on/after March 2)

*All application fees are non refundable.

Tuition for the 2012 MasterWorks Festival:

• Dance: $2300* USD (3 weeks)
• Guitar Intensive: $790* USD (1 week)
  
• All other programs: $3070* USD (4 weeks)

These costs include tuition, lesson fees, coaching fees, and room and board (three meals daily, seven days a week).

*Plus Application Fee

Financial Aid

The MasterWorks Festival awards scholarships based on the student's need, artistic merit, and the programmatic needs of MasterWorks. All scholarships are work-service scholarships, meaning that a certain number of work hours will be expected from the student during the MasterWorks Festival. Students may work as library, administrative or technical assistants, or as ushers. If you have specific experience with sewing, please email the MasterWorks Festival Administrator at mwfadministrator@mwfestival.org. Various other activities are available according to qualifications.

If you would like to be considered for financial aid, please mark the appropriate box on your application, and you will be sent a financial aid application once you have been accepted to the MasterWorks Festival.

The Starving Artist

It is our desire that all students be given an opportunity to participate in the MasterWorks Festival regardless of their financial situation. We encourage students to apply for financial aid, but due to limited funds, you are also encouraged to seek financial assistance elsewhere. Many students have sought scholarship aid through organizations, businesses, foundations, youth orchestras, their county and government. Support has also been raised through the help of friends, family, local churches, and through benefit performances and church recitals in which freewill offerings have been taken.

Financial Aid Process

1. Indicate on the Application Form if you are in need of financial aid.
2. Once accepted, the office will send you the necessary financial aid forms. All forms should be completed accurately and thoughtfully and returned in a timely fashion to the MasterWorks office. Prompt return of these materials will ensure a direct reply.
3. Upon receipt of the necessary forms, the Financial Aid Committee will meet to review your application.
4. You will be sent a letter informing you of the committee’s decision and the amount (if any) of aid received.
5. After receiving notification of your assistance, please email the office to confirm acceptance/refusal of the award. Once you are notified of the decision, you may, if you deem necessary, appeal for a reevaluation your application; please send an e-mail further explaining your financial circumstance. When next the committee meets, they will re-discuss your situation.
6. Once you confirm acceptance of the financial aid to the Festival, a $300 USD deposit is required by April 1 to ensure the scholarship will be held in your name. The remaining tuition balance is due June 1. We accept checks, money orders, and MasterCard and Visa credit cards. Please do not send cash in the mail. To pay by credit card, you may submit your payment online.

If you have any further questions regarding financial aid or fees, please call the offices or email the Festival Administrator at mwfadministrator@christianperformingart.org.