Scholarship Application
RSSF Scholarship Guidelines
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How do I apply?
Complete and submit your application along with a copy of your most recent 1040 tax return for proof of household income. If your financial need situation has occurred during the recent calendar year, then you may need to wait until your tax returns for the current year are completed and filed before your application can be approved.
Each student must complete the essay portion of the application.
A parent must also provide a written description of why they want their child to attend the rock school.
The scholarship committee will review the applications and may conduct an interview with the student and his or her parent or guardian before a scholarship is granted.
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Do I qualify for financial aid?
Financial aid is intended for students ages 7 – 17 who cannot otherwise pay for monthly tuition. The amount of assistance is based upon the total household income. The guidelines for financial assistance are as follows:
Annual Household Income of $35,000 or less may receive up to 100% of tuition
$35,000 to $45,000 may receive up to 75% of tuition
$45,000 to $55,000 may receive up to 50% of tuition
$55,000 to $65,000 may receive up to 25% of tuition
Annual Household Income of over $65,000 per year will not qualify for financial assistance.
Qualified candidates must know:
Students receiving financial aid are expected to attend 100% of lessons and rehearsals except due to illness. Poor attendance may result in termination of financial aid.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to learning to play their instrument and be a contributing member of the student body. They are expected to help out around the school, and to strictly adhere to the code of conduct for the school they attend.
Parents of scholarship students are asked to volunteer up to 6 hours per month at the school.
Scholarships will be paid directly to the Rock School on behalf of the student, and the Rock School will provide RSSF with a quarterly report on the student’s progress. A negative report from the Rock School may result in termination of financial aid.
The balance of tuition is due to the Rock School per the terms of their enrollment agreement with the student, but in general, tuition is paid monthly.
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How do I renew my financial aid?
Financial aid must be renewed at least every six months. If a student leaves the program before their scholarship term is up, and later wishes to reapply, they may do so, but must go through the entire application process again. Renewal forms should be submitted 30 days before the end of the scholarship term.
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Application for Financial Aid
To be considered for assistance, please complete the application and attach a copy of the topsheet summary page of your most recent 1040 Federal Tax Return.
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Confidentiality
All information submitted to the RSSF in the application is kept strictly confidential and is not shared with any entity outside of the RSSF scholarship review committee.
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Scholarship Application
Send completed forms to:
Rock School Scholarship Fund
10061 Riverside Drive #880
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
or email to:
Or Fax to 310-988-2582