Scholarship Guidelines
We are working with a new equitable sliding scale model. Please take time to read through this guideline and see what level of financial aid best suits your needs. Thank you to Alexis J. Cunningfolk for providing a model which ours is based on.
Participating in sliding scale practices while being honest about your financial situation grows strong and sustainable communities.
Thank you.
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Here is a guideline to our sliding scale scholarship offerings to help you determine where you fall on it.
I just need a little help — This scholarship is roughly 20% below cost. If you have access to financial security, own property or have personal savings, can pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life- this price is for you.
I could use a little more help — This scholarship is an award of roughly 40%. It acknowledges that paying full cost would prevent some from being able to attend. If you are struggling to conquer debt, build savings, move away from paycheck to paycheck living but have access to steady income, this is for you.
I can not attend without assistance — This scholarship is an award of over 50% and acknowledges that some economic circumstances might prevent us from being a part of classes. If you struggle to maintain access to needs such as health care, food, child care, are living paycheck to paycheck, or are in significant debt, this offering is for you. This is a community that honors your price as an equal economic offering as the person who can pay the highest tier.
If the cost is still prohibitive and you need full financial assistance you can write to Tori and request a sponsored position for class. Please let us know a little about your current situation and why the sponsored position is the right option for you at this time. Sponsored positions are very limited and their award will rotate among applicants.
Participating in sliding scale practices while being honest about your financial situation grows strong and sustainable communities. Thank you.