Financial Aid & Payment Plans

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At NECCA, we believe everyone deserves access to the joy, challenge, and growth that comes with circus arts. Whether you need financial assistance or a flexible payment plan, we’re here to help you make your dreams possible.

Financial Aid

NECCA is committed to making circus accessible. Our financial aid program is designed to help individuals and families who might otherwise miss out due to cost.

We award aid based on need, because we know that talent—and passion—isn’t defined by your bank balance.

Anyone in need is encouraged to apply for any program of their choice! As a part of our mission, we are dedicated to making circus accessible to all, as much as we are able.

Please don’t hesitate to apply or contact us regarding financial aid eligibility!

Applications for varying programs are due at different dates. Please see below for Due Dates and Determinations.

Youth Camps
  • Applications Due: Two weeks before the first day of camp.
  • Determinations:
    • School Break Camps: 1 week before 1st day of camp
    • Summer Camps: determinations are made in three rounds
      • Round 1: Due in April for June and July Camps
      • Round 2: Due in June for July and August Camps
      • Round 3: Due in July for August Camps ONLY
    • We will notify you of your status within 48 hours of determination.
Session Classes
  • Applications Due: One week before session classes begin.
  • Determinations: Three days before the start of class.
Workshops, Immersions, etc…
  • Applications Due: One month before the first day of the workshop.
  • Determinations: Three weeks before the first day of the workshop.
Summer Training Programs
  • Applications Due: With your application for the training. 
    • Applications are reviewed within three weeks of acceptance.
  • Determinations: Made within a week of review.

NECCA offers financial aid on the basis of need. Aid is generally awarded in the range of 25-50% off one session class or youth camp per season or 10-15% off one workshop per student per season.

If you would like to request a different amount, please make a note of the amount you are requesting in your application.

Aid for ProTrack is limited to a maximum of $2,000 per student per year.

Fill out this form to apply for financial aid.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please email us!

Financial Aid applications for ProTrack will open May 1, 2026.

Fill out this form to apply.

If you have been a Vermont resident for at least one year, you may be eligible for significant funding through VSAC grants. We highly recommend applying for VSAC as soon as you can because they are often very generous with awards.

There are also local and national scholarships available for trade schools; you can find many of them at Scholarships.com. You may also want to check with your local church or chamber of commerce. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to info@necenterforcircusarts.org.

Payment Plans

Life is busy and paying for classes all at once can be hard. Our payment plans let you spread the cost so that circus training fits your budget.

We’re flexible, and we’re here to help you find a plan that works for you.

Our standard package is a 50% deposit with two 25% automatic withdrawals using Echeck, a debit card, or a credit card.

We understand that some programs or situations require different payment plan packages. Please fill out this short google form and give an example of a payment plan that would work for you.

Keep in mind that we must have regular automatic withdrawals and all payments before the end of a weekly class, or before the beginning of a camp or workshop.

Fill out this short google form to request a payment plan.

We’ll help you enroll and send you an invoice for the deposit. We’ll also confirm which card to automatically charge the remaining payments.

Fill out this short google form to request a payment plan.

We’ll help you enroll and send you an invoice for the deposit. We’ll also confirm which card to automatically charge the remaining payments.

Please contact us if you would like to request an alternate payment plan for the ProTrack Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Please fill out the financial aid application and say yes when answering the question if you’d like a payment plan as well.

Applications for varying programs are due at different dates. Please see below for Due Dates and Determinations.

Youth Camps
  • Applications Due: Two weeks before the first day of camp.
  • Determinations:
    • School Break Camps: 1 week before 1st day of camp
    • Summer Camps: determinations are made in three rounds
      • Round 1: Due in April for June and July Camps
      • Round 2: Due in June for July and August Camps
      • Round 3: Due in July for August Camps ONLY
    • We will notify you of your status within 48 hours of determination.
Session Classes
  • Applications Due: One week before session classes begin.
  • Determinations: Three days before the start of class.
Workshops, Immersions, etc…
  • Applications Due: One month before the first day of the workshop.
  • Determinations: Three weeks before the first day of the workshop.
Summer Training Programs
  • Applications Due: With your application for the training. 
    • Applications are reviewed within three weeks of acceptance.
  • Determinations: Made within a week of review.

Need Content

You will need the following documents and information to apply for financial aid:

  • An account in our registration system.
  • Your name and contact information.
  • The class or program you wish to apply for financial aid.
  • Your monthly income.
    • NECCA only uses this information to establish need for financial assistance.  All information is kept private and will only be reviewed by the Financial Assistance Committee.
  • Number of dependents you are responsible for (if any).
  • Any other information you would like to provide to us.
For professional and intensive programs:

If you have been a Vermont resident for at least one year, you may be eligible for significant funding through VSAC grants. We highly recommend applying for VSAC as soon as you can because they are often very generous with awards.

There are also local and national scholarships available for trade schools; you can find many of them at Scholarships.com. You may also want to check with your local church or chamber of commerce. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to info@necenterforcircusarts.org.

Additional Resources & Grants

Need Help Applying?

If you’re unsure where to start or have questions about the process, we’re here for you. Reach out anytime and we’ll walk through it together.

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