Financial Aid Application - EPSYO | El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras

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Financial Aid Application

25-26 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

STUDENT(S) INFORMATION

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING 🚨 Before applying for EPSYO Financial Assistance, you must first complete your EPSYO Membership Application for the 2025–2026 season. Both the Membership Application and the Financial Assistance Application are required to be considered for aid. 💵 Don’t forget: A $50.00 fee is required to fully complete your Financial Aid Application 2025-2026. Thank you for your attention to this process!

Student #1(Required)

First Last

Instrument(Required)

Student's School(Required)

*attending during 2025-2026 school year

Student's Grade(Required)

*attending during 2025-2026 school year

Student #2

First Last

Instrument

Student's School

*attending during 2025-2026 school year

Student's Grade

*attending during 2025-2026 school year

Student #3

First Last

Instrument

Student's School

*attending during 2025-2026 school year

Student's Grade

*attending during 2025-2026 school year

EPSYO TUITION FEES 2025-2026 (Prices Include Tuition and Raffle)

YSP (Intermediate) - $530.00; YSE (Upper-Intermediate) - $530.00; YS (Advanced) - $580.00; YO (Semi-Professional) - $530.00

I am applying for the following percentage of financial aid:(Required)

I am applying for a 25% off scholarship this year (15 Volunteer Hours Required)

I am applying for a 50% off scholarship this year (20 Volunteer Hours Required)

I am applying for a 75% off scholarship this year (25 Volunteer Hours Required)

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE ⚠️ Do NOT select more than one scholarship option above. The financial aid percentage you apply for is not guaranteed. Awards will be determined based on verified income and family size, and must fall within the program’s eligibility limits.

Your response should adequately address the need-based assistance you seek. Financial Aid percentages applied for are not guaranteed. Percentages will be considered based on an individual/family income criteria.

PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Mother's Name(Required)

First Last

Mother's Contact Number(Required)

Mother's E-mail Address(Required)

Mother's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Mother's Employer Name(Required)

Mother's Employment Position Held(Required)

Mother's Employer Contact Number(Required)

Father's Name(Required)

First Last

Father's Contact Number(Required)

Father's E-mail Address(Required)

Father's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Father's Employer Name(Required)

Father's Employment Position Held(Required)

Father's Employer Contact Number(Required)

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION FEE (Non-refundable)

The Financial Aid application fee is $50.00. All applicants must pay this fee after submitting their application. ⚠️ Financial Aid applications will NOT be processed without payment. Once processed, the $50.00 fee will be credited towards your 2025–2026 EPSYO tuition balance.

Payment Format(Required)

Link for the EPSO payment website will be provided via the confirmation page after submission.

Income Tax/Household Information

You must provide us with the first two pages of your most recent tax return. Please call our offices at (915) 525-8978 if you have any questions about your financial aid application. Your application will be considered incomplete until these documents are received.

Most recently filed Income Tax return:(Required)

2024

Other

Are you currently enrolled in an investment IRA and/or 401K plan ?(Required)

Yes, IRA

Yes, 401K

No, this does not apply to me.

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI):(Required)

*as listed on your most recently filed income tax return

Total number of people living in your household:(Required)

Personal Statement for Financial Assistance(Required)

Please provide a brief explanation of your current financial situation and why you are seeking assistance. This is your opportunity to share any relevant circumstances that may affect your ability to pay for the program, such as changes in family income, unexpected expenses, or other challenges. The Financial Assistance Committee carefully considers this portion of your application. Be as detailed as possible, and remember that your request will be evaluated based on the need you describe.

Tax Form Upload

Please upload your filed 1040 U.S. Income Tax Form for 2024 in document form (PDF/Word) 🚫 DO NOT submit pictures of your documents, only digital file formats will be accepted. Thank you for ensuring the correct submission format.

Upload Filed Tax Form(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 264 MB, Max. files: 2.

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