Financial Aid

2024-2025 Financial Aid Application:

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Financial Aid is available for students of any age and ability level to support the cost of CMCB tuition. The 2024-2025 application is open to all students and families and must be submitted within four weeks of your first day of programming. Please note that you must log into a Google account to view the application. A complete application consists of the following:

  • A completed Financial Aid application
  • The first two pages from your most recent 1040 tax return (see example) and any supplemental schedules
  • (optional) A letter explaining any additional expenses or extenuating circumstances

Financial Aid supporting documents can be submitted by:

  • Upload: upload your documents directly using the last question of the Financial Aid application
  • Mail: Community Music Center of Boston ATTN: Financial Aid Committee, P.O. Box 171737, Boston, MA 02117
  • Email: Send clear images of supporting documentation to financialaid@cmcb.org
  • Bring to: the CMCB Front Office (34 Warren Ave, Boston, MA 02116)

The Financial Aid Committee cannot process incomplete applications. Awards will vary based on individual circumstances. Please note that students receiving financial aid are not eligible for other discounts.

For your security, please black out sensitive information (SSN) on documents prior to submitting them. All information submitted is strictly confidential and not shared with any outside parties.

After you’ve submitted your completed application, here is what you can expect next:

  • You will receive a confirmation from financialaid@cmcb.org that your completed application has been submitted. 
  • Your application will be processed by our Financial Aid Committee. Applications are processed in the order that they are received.
  • A decision will be made by the committee and communicated to you from financialaid@cmcb.org. Please allow at least 2 weeks for the deliberation process.
  • Once you have registered with us, or if you have already registered with us, your Financial Aid decision will be applied to your invoice.

Please direct any questions regarding financial aid to 617-482-7494 x 41 or financialaid@cmcb.org.