Financial Aid
Applications for financial aid are accepted at any time, but aid is only awarded when funds are available. Awards are based on need, which is determined through household income, number of exemptions, and any other pertinent information. Awards can be applied to both private and group lessons and all family members are eligible. Summer camps may require a separate application. Laurel welcomes students of any race, creed, national origin, and economic status.
2025-26 Financial Aid applies to:
Summer 2025, and 2025-2026 School Year. Please note: You will need access to your 2024 tax information for this application.
2026-27 Financial Aid applies to:
Summer 2026 programming, and/or 2026-2027 School Year programming, including lessons, classes, and workshops. Please note: You will need access to your 2025 tax information for this application.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out to our Administrative Director:
Patty McPherson
How is financial aid at Laurel funded?
Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we are able to provide considerable funding to students who need it. Laurel is committed to accessibility and providing musical experiences for all our community members! Learn more about donating to support Laurel’s scholarship funds, outreach programs, and other opportunities.
Roughly one out of ten Laurel students receives aid enabling them to pursue their musical interests. We are very proud of the accomplishments of these students and have witnessed first hand the powerful effect music has had on their lives.
What our aid recipients are saying:
“I just got the packet in the mail today. I am amazed and endlessly grateful to you, Betsy, Clea, and all of the generous donors who have made this financial aid available to my children. I will never forget the generosity of all who have helped my three children be able to learn and love music through Laurel.”
“This assistance has made it possible for both my daughter and myself to expand and grow in ways that would otherwise been impossible both musically and personally.”
“Most of my life private music study has been financially out of the question. Presently I consider myself immensely fortunate that Clea Galhano is my recorder teacher. Clea opens musical vistas to me, which I could not possibly access on my own. Generous financial assistance is what makes it possible for me to study with Clea. As the beneficiary of her expertise and wisdom I develop my musical language, and give voice to my soul.”