TUITION ASSISTANCE
(AND HOW TO APPLY FOR IT)

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MERIT & COMMUNITY DISCOUNTS
WORK TRADE DISCOUNTS

We offer a small number of no-strings-attached music & community-based tuition discounts for both first-time & returning campers in the categories listed below. You are welcome to apply as an individual or as a team if you would feel more comfortable attending with a buddy.

These are substantial discounts ranging from $300 to the full price of tuition. The winners are chosen by an anonymous Selection Committee that does not include any of our camp directors or staff. Amateur and professional musicians of any age may apply.

Discount Categories for 2023:

Please apply in ALL categories for which you are eligible. Our selection committee will award between 5-10 discounts of varying amounts to campers across all categories.

WORKING MUSICIAN

For campers who are pursuing a career in music, and who would see this week as an opportunity for professional growth. To qualify, please briefly explain your interest in camp and what you hope to focus on while at Miles of Music this particular year.

MUSICIAN OF COLOR
For one or more musicians of color who show excellence and curiosity in a relevant areas of musical study, and who also self-identifies as a person of color. Open to all ages. Financial need may be taken into account.

MUSICIAN OF WABANAKI DESCENT
For one or more musicians who belong to a nation in the Wabanaki Confederacy (Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Abenaki, and Penobscott), and who shows excellence and curiosity in one or more relevant areas of musical study. Open to all ages. Financial need may be taken into account. 

YOUTH
For a musician age 17 or under who shows interest and dedication to one or more relevant areas of musical study. Financial need may be taken into account. 

PARENT
For a parent in need of financial assistance who shows excellence and curiosity in one or more relevant areas of musical study. The winner is invited to attend with or without their children.

FIRST TIMERS’ DISCOUNT
For a first-time camper in need of financial assistance. Open to all ages.

COMMUNITY CONTINUITY
For a returning camper who is known within our community to have contributed musically and interpersonally in past years, especially by way of creating an inclusive and welcoming space for others. If you’re a returning camper who has paid full tuition in the past but might need a little financial boost this year, this discount is for you!

To apply for one of these Discounts, click the button below and fill out the General Lottery application. On the first page of the application, select “Yes” for Are you for a Merit & Community Discount and answer the corresponding questions on the last page of the application. If the $10 non-refundible application fee is a barrier to applying, please email us for a Registration Deposit Discount Code: milesofmusiccamp@gmail.com.

The Merit & Community Discount applications will be considered by a Selection Committee just before the regular lottery takes place. If you’re not chosen this year, we’ll reach out to ask if you would like to be included in the regular lottery.

The Work Trade program extends a discount to campers who help with food prep, meal set up/clean up or dishes during the week at camp. Each job involves about an hour and a half of work each day – 14 hours for the week – and is compensated at approximately $28/hour off the most affordable adult tuition tier of $1,000.

Work Trade Tuition = $600

To apply for a job, select Work Trade as your registration type on the lottery application. Read through the job descriptions and rank your top 3 on your application. Be sure to take note of any conflicts mentioned in the descriptions.

If we have space for you on this team, our Work Trade Coordinator will reach out with a job offer. We do this before the General Lottery, so you can choose to accept the job available or simply decline the job to re-enter the General Lottery at full price.