Tuition & Financial Aid 2025-2026
No member will be denied participation because of financial need!
In order to be considered, you must complete your EPSYO Membership Application 25–26 as well as the EPSYO Financial Aid Application 25–26. Please be sure to send in all required documents through the EPSYO website.
The EPSYO Financial Aid Application will be available beginning June 1, 2025, and the deadline to submit is August 1, 2025. Once your application has been processed, you will be notified of the approval, and once approved you will receive a unique Pay by Link to complete your tuition payment.
For more information or questions, please give us a call at (915) 525-8978 or (915) 227-2299.
More information regarding our Tuition & Financial Aid program is available below.
epsyo Tuition Breakdown
Tuition for the season ranges from $1,800 – $2,600 depending on the ensemble. Fortunately, all accepted students are granted a subsidy, which reduces the tuition to the amounts listed below:
EPYO – El Paso Youth Orchestra: $530
EPYS – El Paso Youth Symphony: $480
EPYSE – El Paso Youth String Ensemble: $430
EPYSP – El Paso Youth String Philharmonic: $430
Because EPSYO accepts students year-round, tuition for new members only is prorated by one-fourth of the cost after each concert.
Please note that EPSYO members are also responsible for an additional $100 tuition raffle fee and full participation in the Vertical Raise fundraiser for the current season.
All tuition payments will be made through a unique Pay by Link, which each family will receive via email once their application has been processed or students have been placed through auditioning.
If you do not receive your Pay by Link via email, please call our office for assistance (915) 525-8978 or (915) 227-2299.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- UTEP/EPSYO SUMMER CHAMBER CAMP JULY 16 – JULY 18, 2025
- JULY 19 & JULY 20, 2025 (EPSYO Main Summer Auditions)
- AUGUST 1, 2025 EPSYO Financial Aid deadline for the 2025-2026 Season (NO exceptions)
- September 7, 2025 Start of 2025-2026 EPSYO Season
Award Criteria
New Applicants:
Once you have completed your application and submitted your supporting documents/FA fee, we will prep your submission to be reviewed by the Financial Award Committee. Once the review is complete, you will be notified of your award via offical letter and email.
Aid is dispersed using a sliding scale formula taking into account your family’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and number of dependents in your household. The tenants used in Texas and across the country via the free and reduced lunch assistance programs are also taken into consideration.
Returning Applicants:
Your financial award will be based upon several criteria, including, but not limited to:
- Your child’s attendance and citizenship in the EPSYO program;
- Adherence to the guidelines of the EPSYO program, set forth in the Membership Handbook/Agreement;
- Participation in ALL EPSYO FUNDARAISERS (This is a requirement to all those receiving financial aid);
- Meeting the MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUNTEER HOURS set forth in the FA Agreement.
Financial Assistance Checklist
It is important to use this checklist before starting your application for Financial Aid with us.
Applications that are not completed in full, including supporting documents and fees, will not be reviewed by the Committee.
View Deadlines
Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. There is no guarantee of an award once the main application cycle closes.
Gather Documents
Most recent Income Tax Return. Supporting documents and payment must be submitted in order to apply for an award.
Apply Online
You are now ready to start your Financial Aid application! Please use the button below to begin.
Please contact our office if you are in need of Financial Assistance for the 2024-2025 season. Thank you!