Two types of tuition waivers are offered by The Foundation of Arts for students and families in need of financial assistance. 

What is a Scholarship?

 The Foundation of Arts awards scholarships to individuals that meet very specific guidelines for the Tuition Waiver Program.  Scholarships allow the recipient to take class free of charge for the full semester.  Each scholarship recipient is expected to attend all classes and to participate in all activities.  Scholarships will not be awarded to the same person every semester. 

 What is Work Study?
 The Foundation of Arts offers a work-study program for students or parents of students who would like to trade hours of volunteer work in exchange for tuition fees.  Work-study recipients (or their parents) are expected to work off their time each month by aiding the staff of The Foundation of Arts.  For every hour that is worked, $10.00 will be deducted from the account.  Work-study participants will receive a monthly statement in the mail to keep up with their hours.  All accounts left with a balance at the end of the semester must be paid in full.  In order for the staff to properly document hours worked, recipients must log their hours on cards provided to them, and return them to Brenda, Amanda, or Meagan at The Foundation of Arts.

Suggested Work Study Projects
Usher/tear tickets & work concessions for shows
Monitor The Arts Center while staff is away
Fold programs for stage productions
Distribute & hang posters throughout Jonesboro 
Assist with building/painting scenery for Foundation of Arts stage productions
Work backstage during stage productions
Run follow-spot for stage productions
Help with costume closet
Help clean out the scenery shop
Work in the office during busy times (such as the week of heavy ticket sales)
Assist with performances (ex: costume quick-changes, set changes, & props)
Help with large mail outs (fold paper, stuff envelopes, staple, etc.)
Help with auditions (ex: sign people in, assign numbers, etc.)
Sew costumes
Other (if you have an idea, let us know!)

To print a copy of a Fall 2008 Tuition Waiver and Scholarship Form and then mail your completed application to:

Director of Education ∙ P.O. Box 310 ∙ Jonesboro, AR  72403

(Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open the Tuition Waiver Application.  Download the free software by clicking here.)