What is the Summer School for the Arts and how can I apply?

 The New York State Summer School of the Arts is a summer residential program for New York State high school students which provide intensive pre-professional training with internationally acclaimed artists and artistic companies. Eight component schools offer training in the specific disciplines of ballet, choral studies, dance, jazz studies, media arts, orchestral studies, theatre and visual arts. It's open to all New York State high school age students who qualify through audition.Tuition assistance is available. No students who qualify will be denied NYSSSA's opportunities just because they can't afford the tuition. Information on the NYSSSA can be obtained at: New York State Summer School of the Arts Room 866 EBA State Education Department Albany, NY 12234 (518) 474-8773

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NYS Summer School of the Arts
Description of summer programs available, discussion forums, tuition & eligibility information.
URL: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa/