Tuition & Financial Aid
See below for 2021 - 2022 tuition rates, including lesson plans, and as well as instructions for applying for need-based financial aid.
Tuition
Solo plan
Lessons only, no electives
Duo Plan
Lessons + 1 elective
Trio plan
Lessons + 2 electives (no Trio Plan in Summer)
Elective classes only
Lessons only, no electives
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Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
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30-minute lessons |
$650 |
$650 |
$435 |
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45-minute lessons |
$975 |
$975 |
$650 |
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60-minute lessons |
$1300 |
$1300 |
$870 |
Lessons + 1 elective
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Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
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30-minute lessons |
$750 |
$750 |
$500 |
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45-minute lessons |
$1075 |
$1075 |
$750 |
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60-minute lessons |
$1400 |
$1400 |
$1000 |
Trio plan
Lessons + 2 electives (no Trio Plan in Summer)
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Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
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30-minute lessons |
$825 |
$825 |
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45-minute lessons |
$1150 |
$1150 |
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60-minute lessons |
$1475 |
$1475 |
Beginning Piano for Children Program (for current students and newly accepted)
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Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
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BP Program Includes:
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$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
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Fall (15 weeks) |
Spring (15 weeks) |
Summer (10 weeks) |
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Electives
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$185 |
$185 |
$150 |
Financial Aid
Please note: All available funds for the 2021 – 2022 school year have been distributed. Information regarding applying for financial aid for the 2022 – 2023 school year will be made available during the Summer of 2022.
To apply for Financial Aid, please read the instructions in the form below very carefully, complete the form, and submit.
SELECTION POLICY
Financial aid awards are determined based on a holistic review of the application materials. Awards are calculated on a sliding scale based on household income and will not cover full tuition. Please note: financial aid awards are determined at the beginning of the academic year in the Fall, but will be applied in equal percentage amounts to Fall, Spring, and Summer tuition fees. Please submit an application for each child in your household you wish to receive aid for.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
In addition to completing this application, please provide supplemental financial information:
• Page 1 of your most recent IRS Form 1040 – preferred
• A copy of your most recent W-2
• Proof of Unemployment (i.e. Statement of Benefits)
• Proof of Social Security (i.e. Statement of Benefits)
We encourage you to submit a statement along with your application materials to express how financial assistance will benefit your child(ren). If you do NOT have any supplemental financial materials as requested above, your application for financial aid will not be considered.
APPLICATION SCHEDULE
For priority consideration, all materials must be received by Friday, August 13, 2021. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be submitted at any time.
RETURN ALL MATERIALS TO:
Music Preparatory School
Hall of the Arts 101E
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
njmarcus@andrew.cmu.edu / 412.268.3667
To apply, fill out the Financial Aid Form here.
Discounts
To claim discounts, please contact Nomi Marcus after you have paid your families tuition in full, and a discount will be issued in the form of a refund. Discount codes cannot be used through the online store at this time.
Double Majors
-Double Major students will receive a 15% discount off of their total semester fees.
Family Discount
-All families with 2 or more students may receive a 5% discount off of their total semester fees.
**The Family Discount is applied to your family’s total tuition.**
CMU Faculty & Staff Discount
-Students with parents who are current CMU faculty & staff may receive a 10% discount off of their total semester fees.
Early Bird Discount
-Register before Friday, April 29 to receive a $10 Early Bird Discount.
**Please note: Families may only use 1 discount code per transaction.**
Double Majors
-Double Major students will receive a 15% discount off of their total semester fees.
Family Discount
-All families with 2 or more students may receive a 5% discount off of their total semester fees.
**The Family Discount is applied to your family’s total tuition.**
CMU Faculty & Staff Discount
-Students with parents who are current CMU faculty & staff may receive a 10% discount off of their total semester fees.
Early Bird Discount
-Register before Friday, April 29 to receive a $10 Early Bird Discount.
**Please note: Families may only use 1 discount code per transaction.**