Tuition Assistance & Financial Aid
NEMPAC Financial Aid Progam:
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 25% of tuition revenue of the organization supports need-based scholarships, and over $12,000 is awarded in full scholarships each year from the Marshall Scholarship Fund. Additionally, we most recently awarded over $38,500 in Tuition Assistance funding overall this last completed fiscal year 2024-25. 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 Music Program Manager Manager Jhon Alvarado at jalvarado@nempacboston.org or 857-239-9997.
Instructions:
Please complete an application from the options below for each child seeking funding.
E-mail jalvarado@nempacboston.org or 857-239-9997 for more information or with questions.
Card to Culture
NEMPAC is proud to participate in the Massachusetts’ Card to Culture Program.
Massachusetts residents who are EBT or SUN Bucks 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 or SUN Bucks 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 or SUN Bucks cardholder, please visit for information on our website as well as the various program offerings.
Financial Aid Periods & Deadline Dates:
Types of Aid
Tuition Assistance Program
Discounted tuition is available for any student from any school or neighborhood.
The NEMPAC Tuition Assistance Program provides annual financial assistance to youth each year through an application process reviewed by an anonymous committee. Funds are raised yearly at our annual Performathon in April to support this aid that gives back nearly 30-35% in program revenue to students in need.
GERALDINE MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Full scholarship for four to five youth per year, under the age of 18 and resident of Boston’s North End. Applications are due every August.
The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund founded in 2014, continues to preserve the legacy of a woman who loved children and the arts. The Scholarship was established by Geraldine’s son, Representative Aaron Michlewitz. Ms. Marshall, who passed away at the age of 68, was born in Dorchester in 1946, moved to the North End at the age of 21 and settled here for almost 50 years before her passing.
Gratitude to NEMPAC for providing this incredible honor and opportunity through the Geraldine Marshall scholarship award; Relief that with this award, Sabina will be able to continue her study of a universal language which builds incredible thinking skills, elegance, confidence, and power which she can then share with and inspire others through; Pure Joy to see Sabina’s shining smile and significant growth after each and every marvelous class with Miss Amanda at NEMPAC! Thank you deeply, for this incredible honor without which we would not have been able to give Sabina this opportunity she so honestly deserves and loves.”
Kristina Berger, Mom of Sabina Cohen, NEMPAC Student, Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Recipient
I feel lucky to have an organization like NEMPAC at our doorstep. My two boys have been involved in NEMPAC activities for years, starting with Family Music Makers when they were babies. Now, they both take piano lessons and participate in the theater summer camp, as well as the musical theater troupe. The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship has helped our family to make these activities possible. Last year, my son, Preston, received the scholarship, and we were thrilled that this year, his brother, Nicholas, was awarded the scholarship. We are very thankful for the generosity of Aaron Michlewitz for continuing to support arts education.”
—Lauren Horan, Mom of Preston & Nicholas Horan, NEMPAC Students, Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Recipients
The Geraldine Marshall scholarship is such a wonderful way to remember and honor the loss of a loved one. Music is an amazing gift. It can put a smile on your face and fill your life with joy and happiness. That is exactly what this scholarship does. It brings joy and happiness to children who love and appreciate music.
—Terri Esposito, Parent of a NEMPAC Student, Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Recipient
“I want to extend my most sincere thank you to the team at Hansen and Rosasco. Troy and Sam threw me a life vest when I needed it most. I really do not know where I would be now without their help.”
John Benny
