Need-based Financial Aid

Founded on the vision that everyone should have access to quality music education, each year, the Berkshire Music School allocates funding of financial assistance for students with financial need. 

Family members may submit one Financial Aid Application with all family members applying for assistance on the same form. Please fill out a registration form for each student applying by clicking here.

How to Apply For Financial Aid:

ONLINE

Click the following link to fill out a Financial Aid Application: Online Application Form. Then, click the following link to fill out out registration form: Click here to register. A staff member will contact you upon receiving your application.

IN-PERSON

Visit the BMS office at 30 Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield, MA.  Office hours are Monday- Friday 10am-5pm.

BY PHONE

Call the BMS office at 413-442-1411 during office hours, Monday - Friday 10am-5pm, and a staff member will assist you.

BY MAIL

Fill-out our registration form and financial aid application and return via email to sprouty@berkshiremusicschool.org or by post to 30 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201. A staff member will contact you to schedule your lessons. Click here to download our Financial Aid Application Form. Then, Click here to download our registration form.

You may drop off the completed application at the school during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm during the summer); or, if you prefer, you may mail completed applications to:

BERKSHIRE MUSIC SCHOOL

ATTN:  SARAH PROUTY

30 WENDELL AVENUE

PITTSFIELD, MA  01201

or email the completed application to the following email address: 

sprouty@berkshiremusicschool.org

If you have any questions or wish to confirm the arrival of your application, please feel free to call the office at 413-442-1411 and ask for Sarah Prouty.

BMS also offers generous work-study opportunities. Students interested in work-study should contact the BMS office. 

The Berkshire Music School is a 501c(3) charitable institution, and by law may not discriminate in the awarding of financial aid. This means that all applicants must follow the same application procedures. No special consideration or exclusions can be given based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, disability, or age. Students receiving financial aid are responsible for the balance of tuition not covered by scholarships. BMS now requires a valid credit card on file for payment of the outstanding balance; and monthly payments will be automatically charged via credit card after each fourth lesson. 

Work Study

In addition to the financial aid listed above, BMS encourages students and their families to take advantage of a wide variety of work study opportunities to assist with the cost of tuition.  Some work study options include: special events, administration/office assistance, social media, marketing/promotional assistance, flyer distribution, and building and grounds. Please contact lgranda@berkshiremusicschool.org for more information.