The San Diego Civic Dance Association Scholarships/Vouchers

THE SAN DIEGO CIVIC DANCE ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM Please note: The Financial Aid Program is funded by donations and grants and subject to availability of funds

I. Purpose of the Fund is:

A. To encourage and promote dance excellence.

B. To provide financial aid for dance instruction and costumes for San Diego Civic Dance Arts (SDCDA) members, both current and new, who have demonstrated financial need and hardship.

C. To expand into the community by providing an opportunity for students who could not otherwise participate in the San Diego Civic Dance Arts program because of financial need or hardship.

D. To ensure that any student who demonstrates a desire to take classes and performances in this program will not be impeded by financial concerns.

II. Classification of Eligibility:

A. Must demonstrate financial need. (refer to application for further details)

B. Dancers four years of age and over currently in the dance program or seeking to enter the program.

C. Dancers seeking fee assistance must maintain 90% class attendance, be on time and prepared for class.

D. Applicant MUST submit letter of recommendation for financial aid from a current SDCDA staff member.

III. Application Process

Recreation Center Class, Company, Jr. Company, Workshops, Adult Company

A. Applications must be submitted three weeks prior to the beginning of the session for which the dancer is enrolling.

Dance Camp, Costumes and late enrollment

B. Applications for Dance Camp must be submitted three weeks prior to the start of the camp.

C. Applications for Costumes and late enrollment may be submitted at any time.

All Applications

A. Applications may be obtained by sending a #10, self-addressed, stamped envelope to the San Diego Civic Dance Association, Attn: Financial Aid, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101. They may also be obtained from your dance instructor or on our website at www.civicdancearts.org.

B. Mail your completed application to San Diego Civic Dance Association, Attn: Financial Aid, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101. Do not turn your application in to your teacher. Your teacher WILL NOT accept it.

C. The Applicant must complete the top portion of the Staff Evaluation Form and give the form to the dance teacher or Staff that is recommending you, along with a #10, stamped envelope addressed to San Diego Civic Dance Association, Attn: Financial Aid, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101. Your teacher(s) will then complete the rest of the form and return it to SDCDA Financial Aid in the stamped and addressed envelope(s) you provide.

Applications will be reviewed for approval and availability of funds by the Financial Aid Committee and applicants will be notified as to the results within two weeks of submission. THE SAN DIEGO CIVIC DANCE ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Student’s Name ______Age ______Birth Date ______

School Grade ______New Student (circle one) Y N If yes, how did you hear about us?______

Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Parent’s / Legal Guardian’s Name ______Email: ______

Phone (h) ______(w) ______(c)______

If applying for Financial Aid, have you applied for a Fee Waiver? (circle one) Y N Did you receive it? (circle one) Y N

If you do not have a current fee waiver, please write a brief explanation of why you need financial assistance. ______What will the financial assistance be used for?______

Please attach copies of any further documentation that would help explain your current financial situation.

Have you received Financial Aid from SDCDA in the past? (circle one) Y N If yes, how much did you receive? $______

Has student received a Merit Scholarship from SDCDA in the past? (circle one) Y N If yes, what year? ______

Have you received Financial Aid from any other organization? (circle one) Y N If yes, who? ______

Are you willing to volunteer at SDCDA and in what capacity? (circle one) Y N ______

Please list SDCDA dance classes currently being attended by student. Class Teacher Recreation Center ______

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Is student taking dance classes anywhere other than SDCDA? (circle one) Y N If yes, where? ______

What classes?______Total additional hours per week?______

List all other extracurricular activities of the student. ______

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I, the undersigned, as parent/legal guardian of ______represent that all the information contained in this application is complete and accurate to my knowledge and do hereby consent to release the San Diego Civic Dance Association and its agents or representatives from any and all liabilities arising from the application to or administration of the San Diego Civic Dance Association Financial Aid Program.

Signed ______Date ______

Note: All information is held confidential. FOR SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE USE ONLY

Approved for:

Fee Assistance: FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER YEAR ______AMOUNT______(circle one)

Costume Assistance: T-TROUPE COMPANY RECITALS YEAR ______AMOUNT______(circle one)

Dance Camp: YEAR ______AMOUNT______

Not Approved: ______San Diego Civic Dance Association Financial Aid STAFF RECOMMENDATION FORM

Applicant: Please fill out this section of the form prior to giving it to your teacher. Along with this form, you must give your teacher a #10, stamped envelope addressed to San Diego Civic Dance Association, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101. Your teacher(s) will then complete it and return it to the Scholarship Committee in the stamped and addressed envelope(s) you provide.

Applicant’s Name: ______

Class Number of years enrolled in class ______

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**************************************************************************************************** This section is to be completed by your San Diego Civic Dance Arts staff or instructor.

The student requesting recommendation for financial aid. Please verify this information and also let us know why or why not you are recommending this student to the financial aid committee.

Staff Comments: ______

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Teacher’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Please return this evaluation form to the Scholarship Committee in the stamped and addressed envelope provided by your student. The student is responsible for getting this form to you. Do not accept it if they have not completed the top portion of this form. It is their responsibility to do so. The envelope they provide to you must be stamped and addressed to San Diego Civic Dance Association, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101.

Thank you for taking the time to assist us with this applicant’s evaluation. Your response will be completely confidential.

Sincerely, The Scholarship Committee, San Diego Civic Dance Association