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Scholarships/Financial Aid

Admission into all programs requires acceptance by the university and acceptance by the department.

• Freshmen and transfer students must audition for the department prior to admission. If an audition in person is not possible, a taped performance may be allowed for provisional admission.
• All students must pass a piano proficiency exam. While most instruction for the proficiency exam can be acquired in courses at Colorado State, you are encouraged to pursue piano instruction prior to admission.
• To prepare students for freshman theory courses, the department offers a summer theory workshop. If you are interested in this workshop, contact the department for specific time and date.

Any University student may audition to receive a Creative and Performing Arts scholarship.

• Music Department Scholarship Application Form
• Music Department Scholarship Renewal Form
• Music Department Scholarship Repertoire
• CSU General Scholarship Application
• CSU Financial Aid Application

Scholarships are renewable for up to four years and range from $250 to $1,500, depending on student ability and involvement. These scholarships may be supplemented by additional awards based on outstanding performance ability with total funding reaching up to $3,500 for the year.

Please contact the department for current dates and times for auditions.

Additional Information

1. You will be notified about the results of your acceptance as a music major/minor or scholarship award as soon as possible. However, we may only notify you after you have been officially accepted to the university. You may audition prior to acceptance by the Office of Admissions.

2. Award amounts will be credited directly to your University student account.

3. Most scholarship recipients will be required to participate in two major performing organizations. The extent of participation depends on your instrument or voice and the decision of the music faculty.

4. Registration and participation in Colorado State University’s music ensembles will fulfill scholarship obligations.

5. Students receiving awards must fulfill their scholarship obligation in the instrumental, vocal, or keyboard area specific to their scholarship.

6. Creative and Performing Arts scholarship recipients must be undergraduate students and U.S. citizens.

7. If you are receiving any type of financial aid from the institution you are now attending, the head of your department or school must write a letter of release before you can be considered for financial aid at Colorado State. Please address the letter to:

Chairman, Music Scholarship Committee Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778

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