Tuition & Financial Aid
No member will be denied participation because of financial need!
In order to be considered, you MUST complete your FA application, send in the required documents, and submit your $50 fee.
More information regarding our 2023-2024 Financial Aid program is available below.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- AUGUST 1, 2023
Financial Aid deadline for the 2023-2024 Season (NO exceptions) - JULY 15 & JULY 16, 2023
Main Summer Auditions - September 10, 2023
Start of 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 season. Thank you!