Financial Assistance

The Kanack School is committed to offering scholarships and financial assistance to ensure that no student turns away from music education due to their economic circumstances.

Merit scholarships and financial assistance for is available for lessons, classes, ensembles, and camps. Both merit and financial need are considered when deciding awards.

Please read the following carefully before completing the application.

The Kanack School in Rochester, NY, offers private music lessons for violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and other instruments.

APPLICATIONS

Applications are accepted continually throughout the year. Submission deadlines can be found below. Financial assistance will be awarded throughout the year provided that funds remain after earlier awards have been given. We encourage our students’ families to communicate with us as soon as possible if their circumstances change.

Merit scholarships are also awarded based on a financial assistance application and we request that applicant students participate in the Annual Concert Auditions. If this is not possible in a given year, participation in Music Hour Recitals may be considered sufficient. Applicants are not required to perform in the Annual Concert to be eligible for merit scholarship.

DEADLINES

Apply early! Financial assistance applications must be received by July 31 in order to be considered in time for the upcoming school year. Award decisions will be rendered and communicated in writing during the month of August. Payment in full according to a signed financial assistance agreement and payment plan must be received by September 1 in order to accept the award.

RENEWALS

Awards do not automatically renew from one year to the next. Current recipients of merit scholarships and financial assistance are required to submit a new application packet every year.

CONDITIONS OF AWARD

Awards are typically for partial tuition. Continuation of the award through the academic year in which it is given is contingent upon the applicant meeting these conditions:

  • All financial obligations not covered by the award must be met according to the financial assistance agreement and payment plan.

  • Consistent and punctual attendance at lessons and group classes.

  • Attendance at a minimum of 2 group classes deemed appropriate by the student’s teacher and the Director.

Award recipients must inform the school of any changes which might seriously affect their eligibility for continuation of financial assistance.

COMPLETION

A full application consists of:

  • A Registration Form

  • A completed Financial Assistance Application Form

  • And a copy of your most recent federal income tax return (Form 1040)

All parts must be received in order to be considered.