Tuition Assistance


At Flower City Arts Center, we want to make arts education and programming accessible to everyone, according to our long-standing tagline, "ART FOR ALL PEOPLE". Please apply and reach out to us, if we can help you become part of our little inclusive community.

Tuition assistance is generally reserved for households that meet the NYS criteria listed below. However, there may be other factors that make full payment for classes difficult for you. If you have additional reasons for requesting assistance, please attach a letter of explanation in addition to your proof of income.

Financial Assistance Threshold Based on Household Size:

  • 1 Person - $21,876
  • 2 People - $29,580
  • 3 People - $37,296
  • 4 People - $45,000
  • 5 People - $52,716
  • 6 People - $60,420
  • 7 People - $68,136
  • 8 People - $75,840

To allow time for processing, please apply at least one week before the starting date of the desired class. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Individuals may apply for tuition once per year.

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You can also download our PDF application here.
Please submit to our Communications Director, Mev McMahon, via email at mmcmahon@flowercityarts.org, in-person, or via snail mail.

If an approved student is unable to participate or the class is canceled, please refer to our class refund policy. The student has one year to transfer to another class of equal value at the discretion of our department director(s). After one year, the student must reapply for tuition assistance.

Questions? Please reach out to our Communications Director, Mev McMahon, via email at mmcmahon@flowercityarts.org or phone at 585-244-1730.