We do not look at financial aid requests until after the class has been selected (though before admitted participants are notified). We will determine an award amount at admission based on individual requests, as well as other financial information requested in the application. Only artists who have completed the financial assistance section of the application can be considered for aid. You must submit this information at the time of application including accurate information on income and expenses when you complete your form. Each person who is accepted will be offered a financial aid package on acceptance. As with everything at Skowhegan, we keep an open door policy to discussing individual financial aid. If accepted, you will have the opportunity, if needed, to discuss your financial aid package with Skowhegan’s Director.

Skowhegan cannot provide assistance for other living expenses or materials.

If you are requesting financial assistance please take time to consider seriously your real needs and ability to contribute toward your tuition and fees so that Skowhegan can assist as many people as possible. Please also keep in mind that the $6,000 tuition represents a fraction of the actual cost of attending the residency. The true cost of going to Skowhegan is about $20,000 per participant, and those costs are offset by fundraisers and endowment.