Financial Aid

The Lawrence Arts Center Scholarship Fund

The Lawrence Arts Center offers financial assistance to individual students who might otherwise be unable to enroll in programs. The Lawrence Arts Center Scholarship Fund makes it possible for all community members to experience opportunities in visual and performing arts, beginning with our arts-based preschool. We believe that all Lawrence families should have access to the programs the Arts Center provides. Thanks to the City of Lawrence and many private benefactors, our Scholarship Fund supports arts education for over 500 individuals each year. Our policy and downloadable forms are below. Please call the Arts Center with questions.

Financial Aid Policy

Priority is given to low income, first time students. Financial assistance is based on the availability of funds, number of requests, participation history and other factors determined by each program director. This policy outlines the eligibility criteria and application guidelines.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet minimum income criteria outlined below by family size. These income guidelines are based on 130% of the federal poverty guidelines and are inclusive of all household income. The percentage of financial awards will be based on a sliding scale based on income. Income eligibility alone does not guarantee financial assistance, but serves as primary criteria for requesting financial aid.

              

*	Household Size
ANNUAL INCOME	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
130% of Poverty Guidelines	13,273	17,797	22,321	26,845	31,369	35,893	40,417	44,941
150%of Poverty Guidelines	15,315	20,535	25,755	30,975	36,195	41,415	46,635	51,855
185% of Poverty Guidelines	18,889	25,327	31,7656	38,203	44,641	51,079	57,517	63,955

Application Guidelines

• Applicants must complete and turn in both an enrollment form and financial aid form at the time of their request. Applicants must also attach verification of household income from all sources. If the applicant has no income or unique income sources, a brief note explaining your circumstances will be accepted. Financial aid applications will not be processed without completed forms and required documentation. Acceptable papers include:
  • paycheck stubs,
  • letter from employer stating gross wages,
  • statement of student financial aid,
  • benefit letters from social security,
  • statement of benefits from unemployment or welfare agency.
• All requests for financial aid must be approved by the Financial Aid Committee. Arts Center staff will notify applicants of their award amount prior to the start date of the session.
• LAC staff will work with applicants to the best of their ability to provide financial assistance and all information collected will remain confidential.
• Some classes are exempt from financial aid assistance, such as classes that are co-sponsored, off-site, and special workshops.

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