Funding

Project Assistance

Students seek project funding may be eligible for the following types of assistance:

https://hub.calarts.edu/pages/awards-project-support

Theater Student Travel Fund

Theater Students can be awarded funds to assist with travel relating to various projects. Applications can be submitted to Paul Turbiak in the Theater School office. Cycle One applications (for travel July 1-October 31) are due by May 1st, Cycle Two applications (for travel November 1-March 15) are due by October 1st, and Cycle Three applications (for travel March 16-June 30) are due by March 1st.

Need Based Support

Student Financial Appeals

At CalArts we recognize that financial strain can often impact the well-being and success of our students. The following resources are designed to provide some measure of immediate and longer-term financial relief for students.

Assistance Grants

Student Experience handles the application process for several assistance grants. Registered students who have unmet financial need and need assistance are eligible for these grants.

DAFCA (Disney Artists for CalArts) Grants: DAFCA grants are designed to assist students with emergencies that cannot be addressed by obtaining an Emergency Loan. Registered students who have unmet financial need are eligible to receive $100 maximum but in special circumstances may be eligible for up to $200 per academic year. The application for DAFCA grants can be found here. Grants are awarded as long as funds are available and are not made during breaks. NOTE: The DAFCA grant is considered a qualified educational need grant, and CalArts is not required to report the income to the IRS. However, the grant may still be taxable to the student, and should be reported to the IRS by the student.