All youth and teen programs have scholarship funding available. Each program will have the application listed with the program, and you can also find the application link here

The application is simple and straightforward. We.ask what your child would like to learn in the studio and basic contact information. Teens ages 12+ are asked to complete the non-financial portion of the application on their own.

We currently do not require income verification or other tedious processes. We keep our application simple to eliminate barriers that would keep youth in need from accessing tis resource. On the application you’ll be asked: “Does your family qualify for free or reduced lunch, or other income based supports? And/or, is your family experiencing a financial hardship that would prevent your child from attending any enrichment activities?” You can answer this question however you see fit.

If you don’t feel that your family needs support from the AEF, but would like to make your child’s program payment a little more easeful, anyone can request a payment plan.

RCA offers partial scholarships to all applicants for as long as funding is available and there is space in the program.

On the application, you’ll be asked how much you can contribute to your program fee. RCA will cover the rest through the AEF. You’ll receive a digital invoice with a payment link to pay your balance.

Once your scholarship is approved, you’ll get a registration code to complete your registration and reserve your child’s spot in the program.

AEF scholarship applications are reviewed in the order they are received. This ensures that funds are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will typically hear back from us via email in 3-5 business days or sooner.

We often experience an influx in applications for summer programs, and appreciate your patience during this busy season.

Currently, there are no limits to how many times you can apply or receive an AEF scholarship.