Since NEMPAC’s founding in 2001, the organization has prided itself in maintaining affordable pricing as well as offering financial aid to students in need. Over 40% of tuition revenue of the organization supports need-based scholarships, and over $7,000 is awarded in full scholarships each year from the Marshall Scholarship Fund. Students and families interested in support should be prepared to complete a financial aid application.

NEMPAC awards tuition assistance to adult students and families by taking into consideration several factors including household income, household size, and extenuating circumstances. This application is open to all. Applications are all confidential and reviewed by a committee.

If you are unable to complete this form for any reason or have any questions about the application process, please contact Educational Programs Director, Allie Carufel at acarufel@nempacboston.org.

Instructions:

Please complete an application for each child seeking funding. Complete the google form or e-mail acarufel@nempacboston.org for additional options.

Discounts
Please e-mail info@nempacboston.org before registering to receive discount.

– Sibling Discount: 10% off the additional student to families of two or more enrolled in our programs under the age of 18. The discount will be applied to the lesser cost program and does not apply to already discounted programs or those receiving tuition assistance.
– Early Childhood Discount: 50% off the additional student to families with two or more students enrolled in our early childhood programs First Steps and Family Music Makers.
– Parent Discount: 10% off classes for adults with a child enrolled in NEMPAC programs.
– Faculty Discount: 20% discount on programming for themselves and their children.
– Ensemble/Production Discount: Students enrolled in Rock Band, Eliot Band, and Music Ensemble will receive 10% off ensemble tuition if they are in private lessons at NEMPAC.
– Senior Discount: 10% off tuition to all Seniors, ages 65+.
– College Discount: 10% off private instruction or adult class session with valid ID.
– Military Family: 10% off tuition for military families.

NEMPAC is proud to participate in the Massachusetts’ Card to Culture Program.

Massachusetts residents who are EBT cardholders and their families automatically qualify for partial tuition assistance for students of all ages and abilities in NEMPAC classes, workshops, and summer workshop programs.  Students with an EBT card will typically receive a minimum of 50% discount on one class or Private Music Instruction session, with larger awards available based on applicant need and the NEMPAC budget. Tuition-assistance is available on a first come first serve basis as the budget allows.  More about the State Card to Culture program can be found here.

To apply for tuition assistance as an EBT cardholder, please visit for information on our website as well as the various program offerings.