Tuition Assistance Options

St John School of the Arts strives to bring Arts Education to all children, regardless of their ability to pay. Please visit our various Financial Aid options below.

Ruth “Sis” Frank Financial Assistance Fund

Please submit a confidential financial aid application (below) to be considered for assistance.

Sis Frank Performance Merit Scholarships

SJSA has established The Ruth ‘Sis’ Frank Performance/Merit Scholarship. Awards are based on student performance through an audition process held in June. Three community leaders who are professionals and educators in the arts judge student works in music, dance, theater and art. Students are awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels which correlate to the amount credited to the tuition for the upcoming school year in the art form for which they auditioned. Students who are awarded must adhere to guidelines and responsibilities during the awardment year to continue as a scholarship student.

Fellowship Study

Fellowship study is a program that subsidizes tuition through a service component fulfilled by the student.

The program is designed to give SJSA full-year students reasonable projects to be completed in exchange for credits toward their study. The projects include office responsibilities, teaching assistantship, heading up extra-curricular school related projects and instrumental maintenance. Awards are based on students showing responsibility and interest in the arts school. This includes reviewing the student’s past dedication, previous attendance records, teacher evaluations, respect for fellow peers, and a strong sense of leadership. Students will be reevaluated on their commitment and progress in their area of study at mid-year. Registration fees and any supplemental class fees are not included. Students who are given a fellowship-study must adhere to guidelines and responsibilities during the year to continue in this program.

You must be at least 11 years old. Adults are also welcome to apply.

All interested students should fill out an application in the office or download the form below.