Financial Aid
Financial Aid can cover the marching program or winter program fee, but does not cover the band trip fee ($400) nor personal supplies. These must be paid by the student / family.
All those seeking financial aid must qualify by going through the steps listed below in order to be considered for financial aid. While there are limited funds available, the WHSBBA understands there are needs and wants to help to the extent that funding allows.
1. Financial Need: This can be based on proof of participation in the free or reduced lunch program through Frisco ISD, or alternatively through a tax return with your stated income from the last 12 months filing.
2. Academic Performance: Your student must be Academically Eligible to participate in band in order to qualify for funding - Parent to provide a copy of the student’s last report card from the prior semester or a current progress report the depicts eligibility.
3. Student Personal Essay: The student should submit a one page essay on the important of Band (Guard), what they hope to achieve, and why it is important for them to be a part of the program.
4. Parent Personal Essay: Parents should submit a paragraph or two highlighting the importance of their child’s participation and their understanding of the benefits of the band program.
Completing these steps does not indicate that funding will be made available. You will be contacted by a WHSBBA Respresentative. Submissions sent to Booster Vice President of Student Affairs. Due dates, Financial Aid Notification, Payment and Payment Plan Agreement dates TBA.
All those seeking financial aid must qualify by going through the steps listed below in order to be considered for financial aid. While there are limited funds available, the WHSBBA understands there are needs and wants to help to the extent that funding allows.
1. Financial Need: This can be based on proof of participation in the free or reduced lunch program through Frisco ISD, or alternatively through a tax return with your stated income from the last 12 months filing.
2. Academic Performance: Your student must be Academically Eligible to participate in band in order to qualify for funding - Parent to provide a copy of the student’s last report card from the prior semester or a current progress report the depicts eligibility.
3. Student Personal Essay: The student should submit a one page essay on the important of Band (Guard), what they hope to achieve, and why it is important for them to be a part of the program.
4. Parent Personal Essay: Parents should submit a paragraph or two highlighting the importance of their child’s participation and their understanding of the benefits of the band program.
Completing these steps does not indicate that funding will be made available. You will be contacted by a WHSBBA Respresentative. Submissions sent to Booster Vice President of Student Affairs. Due dates, Financial Aid Notification, Payment and Payment Plan Agreement dates TBA.