Financial Aid
Stanford Jazz Workshop strives to make jazz accessible to our Youth Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund. In 2019, we distributed over $108,000 in financial aid for underserved youth to attend Giant Steps Big Band, Giant Steps Day Camp, Jazz Camp, and Jazz Institute, which enabled many deserving and talented young jazz musicians to immerse themselves in the study of jazz with some of the leading artists in the world.
We make every effort to assist all applicants who need financial assistance, but we do ask that you read the following policies, restrictions, and guidelines carefully before applying for financial aid.
Tuition: Giant Steps year-round programs, Giant Steps Day Camp, Jazz Camp, and Jazz Institute students who will be between 11 and 17 at the start of the program of their choice can apply for financial aid toward tuition.
Housing: Financial aid toward housing for Jazz Camp, 2-Week Jazz Camp Package, Jazz Institute, and 2-Week Advanced Package is available for students who will be 14 –17 when their SJW program begins.
In addition to the completed Financial Aid Application, we request a copy of the first page of the most recent tax return of the participant’s family and/or a letter explaining your financial situation
Detailed instructions will be included with the confirmation email following completion of the registration process.
If you have any questions about financial aid, please call us at . If you have any concerns about the affordability of our programs, please don’t hesitate to apply for financial aid.
To be considered for financial aid, students must be 17 and under, as well as demonstrate financial need and submit all application materials prior to the deadline of April 13, 2020. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please call 650-736-0324 ext. 303 for more information.
If you are interested in applying for financial aid in order to attend an SJW program, fill out the Financial Aid section of the online application when you register. A $100 deposit is required, which will be refunded if a student is unable to attend due to not receiving enough financial assistance.
Following completion of the registration process, an additional Financial Aid Application will be sent to parents of applicants that must be filled out, signed, and returned to SJW.
The Financial Aid Application consists of the following:
- a personal essay written by the participant
- a letter of recommendation from the participant’s band director or instructor
- a signed affirmation that any financial information submitted is correct
In addition to the completed Financial Aid Application, we request a copy of the first page of the most recent tax return of the participant’s family.