Trudl Zipper Dance Institute 2025-26 Financial Aid Application

Trudl Zipper Dance Institute 2025-26 Financial Aid Application
Through the generous support of donors, the Colburn School offers merit and financial based scholarships. Awards are distributed for the fall and spring semesters; there are no awards for the summer session.

Need-Based Scholarships: The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute welcomes students of all ability and experience levels. We recognize that some students may require financial support to cover the cost of their studies. In this case, we offer need-based scholarships for fall and spring semesters.

Need-based scholarships are issued on a sliding scale based on financial need, and they cover between 10-90% of the tuition. Students may apply the award towards a maximum of two group classes, including ensembles. Students must reapply each year.

Eligibility Requirements
1. Student must be in 12th grade or under.
2. Student must be currently enrolled at an academic institution or home-schooled.
3. Student must possess a high level of interest and commitment to dance study.
4. Continuing students with existing Colburn School accounts must be paid in full with zero outstanding debt.
5. Students must demonstrate seriousness of purpose and motivation for chosen path of study. Evaluations and feedback from existing teachers will be considered to determine student progress, dedication, and consistent attendance.
6. Family gross income must not exceed $98,000 annually on current federal tax returns.
Application Process and Award Distribution
1. NEED-BASED: We ask that you indicate your desired group class(es). For group classes, the student must meet the eligibility requirements such as pre-requisites and age.
2. Applicants will be notified of their application result by email no later than the first week of fall classes and in time to register for the upcoming school year. Awards funds are distributed at the time of registration.
3. Awardees must print the official award letter, sign the original document accepting the award, and submit it to the Colburn Dance office along with registration documents. Award letters must be received and students must register no later than the first day of class and/or scheduled applied lesson. All unaccepted awards will be forfeited after October 1, 2025.
4. If a student does not wish to continue in the spring semester, the are required to notify the Trudl Zipper Dance Insittute administration in writing before the end of the fall semester.

Application Overview
The following application is comprised of 5 sections:
1. Applicant Information
  - Basic information (name, age, grade, etc.)
  - Artistic information (desired area of study, prior experience, etc.)
2. Parent/Guardian and Household Information
3. Financial Information
  - List and describe expenses and assets
4. Financial Documents
  - Upload supporting financial documents (W-2, 1040, 1099, IRS Transcript bank statements, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE: Sections 1 and 2 are required for ALL applicants. If you are applying for more than one student, you must submit a separate application with parts 1 and 2 completed for each student.

Sections 3 and 4 must be submitted once per household. If you are applying for more than one student, you will be given the option to bypass sections 3 and 4. Please ensure that you submit the information with at least one of your applications.

Are you applying for more than one student?*

YesNo
Have you already submitted your Financial Information and Financial Documents with another application?*

YesNo

Primary Contact Information
Primary Contact*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant*
Primary Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Primary Email*
example@example.com

The questions on this page should be answered by the applicant.
What is your area of interest in the performing arts?*
Please specify genre of dance (Ballet, Modern Dance, Tap Dance, Jazz Dance, Hip Hop). Note that this scholarship does not support music tuition.
How long have you studied this art?*
Type n/a if not applicable
List your most recent teachers in this art:*
Type n/a if not applicable
List the courses that you would like to study at Colburn and tell us why you have chosen this path. Please also indicate if you have already been assessed and placed.*

The questions on this page should be answered by the applicant.
List any class(es) that are currently covered by your scholarship:*
Please only list classes within the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute from the 2024-25 Academic Year.

Parent/Guardian Information
Parents/Guardian Marital Status*

MarriedDivorcedSeparatedWidowedSingle
Contact Information

Parent/Guardian #1
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant*
Mother/Father/Other
Primary Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation*
Employer*
Work Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Do you own your own business? (If yes, please include your corporate tax return with your application)*

YesNo

Contact Information (cont.)

Parent/Guardian #2
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant
Mother/Father/Other
Primary Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation
Employer
Work Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Do you own your own business? (If yes, please include your corporate tax return with your application)

YesNo

Household Information
Number of Dependents*
Children (18 years and under)
Number of Dependents*
Adults (18 years and over)
Are you submitting a scholarship application for any other children?*

YesNo
Please list their name(s):*
How much financial assistance would you like to request from Colburn?*
Select a % between 10-90%. Note that level of support will be determined by Financial Aid Committee.

Family's Financial Information

The information requested in this form is used in the determination of financial need. This form must be completed in its entirety, and submitted with required supporting financial documents described in the application guidelines. Please feel free to provide a cover letter describing any extenuating circumstances relative to your request for scholarship support.
Household Annual Income

Gross wages, salaries, tips (before taxes)
Parent/Guardian 1 Annual Gross Income *
Parent/Guardian 2 Annual Gross Income
Other income*
Investments, commissions, etc.
Description
Other income*
Child support, alimony, family, etc.
Description
Other income*
CALFresh, government assistance, etc.
Description

Household Monthly Expenses
Housing*
Monthly, paid by yourself, not others
Select one:*

I own my homeI rent my home
Medical/Dental insurance premium/expense (monthly)*
Description
Utilities*
Electric, gas, cell, cable, etc.
Description
Food*
Average monthly cost
Tuition (Academic)*
Total tuition for all children
Tuition (Performing Arts)*
Total tuition for all children
Other Recurring Expenses*
Childcare, life insurance, etc.
Description
Other Recurring Expenses*
Car insurance, transportation, etc.
Description

Assets (as of date of this application)
Total available in cash and checking accounts:*
Total family savings, college fund savings:*
Description
Total retirement plan, 401K, IRA*
Description
Home Equity
Present Value*
Renters enter $0
Amount Owed
Other Real Estate and Investments
Present Value
Amount Owed
Automobiles
Vehicle #1

Year

Make/Model

Present Value

Amount Owed
Present Value
Amount Owed
Select one

OwnedLeased
Vehicle #2

Year

Make/Model

Present Value

Amount Owed
Present Value
Amount Owed
Select one

OwnedLeased

Current Debt/Credit Obligation
Name of Card/Creditor
Credit Limit
Amount Owed
Add More
Name of Card/Creditor
Credit Limit
Amount Owed
Add More
Name of Card/Creditor
Credit Limit
Amount Owed
Add More
Name of Card/Creditor
Credit Limit
Amount Owed

Additional Financial Information (Optional)
Use this space to provide any additional explanation of the above. You may attach a cover letter below if more space is needed.
Optional cover letter

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Financial Documents

The following financial documents are REQUIRED as part of the application.
Family's completed and signed FULL 2024 Federal Income Tax Return
- Taxes must claim the student as a dependent.
- If parents/guardians file separately, BOTH sets of tax returns and IRS Transcripts for each parent/guardian must be submitted regardless of marital status.
- All schedules, W-2's, 1099's that accompany the tax return.
- If a parent or guardian has a partnership or owns a corporation, a copy of the 2024 partnership or federal corporate tax return must be provided.
- For security purposes, please strike out the social security number on all documents.
2024 Federal Income Tax Return

If parents/guardians file separately, BOTH sets of tax returns for each parent/guardian must be submitted regardless of marital status.
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Accompanying documents (W-2, 1099, schedules, etc.)

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2024 Partnership or Federal Corporate Tax Return

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IRS Tax Return Transcript via www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

A transcript is essentially an itemized receipt of your taxes that the IRS provides to confirm that the information you submitted matches the information that the IRS has on file. You may request a free transcript online by visiting www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. Personal, partnership, or corporate transcripts must be provided.
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Documents verifying other forms of income such as child support, alimony, and government assistance programs (housing, social security, disability, CALFresh, and unemployment benefits).

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If you are not required by law to file a tax return:
Non-filing Statement from the IRS

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6 Months of Bank Statements

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The following miscellaneous items may help support your application:
If you do not plan to file your 2024 taxes by April 15, 2025, a copy of your tax extension request and approval from the IRS may be submitted. PLEASE NOTE: Your application will NOT be reviewed until you can provide a copy of your submitted 2024 Tax Returns.

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If your family is claiming hardship due to a recent job loss or high medical bills that are not covered by insurance, please provide any relevant documentation to prove the hardship such as statements, invoices, and receipts of payment.

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Review Criteria and Application Submission Policies
Need-Based Review Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute's Financial Aid Committee using specific criteria to score each submission. The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute's Financial Aid Committee will use reviewer scores to make the final determination of all awards. Every effort will be made to provide appropriate funding to applicants. If the Financial Aid Committee deems that an application is incomplete, it may request additional documentation to gain better insight into the applicant's current financial status.

Need-Based Application Submission Policies

The deadline to submit a completed application is 11:59 pm on June 24, 2024. Late applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The Colburn School cannot guarantee the availability of funds if your application is submitted after the due date.

The application must be submitted in its entirety, along with all required materials. If the application is incomplete upon submission, the Colburn School has the right to refuse to review the application and will mark it as ineligible for review. If the scholarship committee would like to request further information from the applicant, they will do so via email. Failure to respond to the committee's request will result in disqualification.

By submitting this application, I understand that financial assistance is limited. Completion of this application does not guarantee granting or receipt of award funds. I certify that the information presented in all pages of this application, including any attached documentation, and all representations, are true and correct. I further understand that if the scholarship committee deems my application incomplete, they may request further documentation to support my financial status; examples of such documents include, but is not limited to: bank statements, letters confirming government assistance, court documents, etc., which will be held in confidence and used strictly for the purpose of attaining a better understanding of my family’s current financial picture and eligibility for scholarship offered by the Colburn School.
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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Trudl Zipper Dance Institute 2025-26 Financial Aid Application

Application Overview

Applicant Information

Primary Contact Information

The questions on this page should be answered by the applicant.

The questions on this page should be answered by the applicant.

Parent/Guardian Information

Contact Information

Contact Information (cont.)

Household Information

Family's Financial Information

Household Annual Income

Household Monthly Expenses

Assets (as of date of this application)

Home Equity

Other Real Estate and Investments

Automobiles

Current Debt/Credit Obligation

Additional Financial Information (Optional)

Financial Documents

If you are not required by law to file a tax return:

The following miscellaneous items may help support your application:

Review Criteria and Application Submission Policies