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How to Register

Steps

Verify you are eligible.
Review fee structure and policies.
Familiarize yourself with the requirements for your specific discipline prior to registering.
Register and pay your non-refundable fee by the registration deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010, 9:00pm EST.
We must receive your audition/portfolio materials according to the official mailing requirements no later than Saturday, October 30, 2010, 5:00 pm EST. For Visual Arts and Photography, you can upload your images by logging into your account with your User Name and Password. This must be completed by the submission deadline of Saturday, October 30, 2010, 5:00pm EST. YoungArts Applications Help Sheet.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities for 2010-2011

Eligibility

You must be a high school senior in the 2010-2011 school year. (High school juniors of any age are NOT eligible, but you may apply in the spring of your junior year if you will be a senior during the 2010 – 2011 school year) OR
If you are NOT enrolled in high school, you must be 17 or 18 years old on December 1, 2010. Proof of age will be required.
You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America.
A copy of your permanent resident card is required.

Fees

The cost for registering to the YoungArts program is $35 per category. There is a $10 discount for registering early. The early registration period is from March 15 through June 30, 2010, 9:00pm EST.

When registering online please use a valid credit card number. All major credit cards are accepted except Discover.

Please note that your YoungArts registration fee is NOT refundable even if you are disqualified for failing to follow the specified requirements, become ill or injured, have a family emergency, and/or choose not to submit audition/portfolio materials.

Fee Waivers

Eligibility for a fee waiver will be decided according to the table below:

Number of Family Members	2009 Family Income (Equal to or less than)
2	$19,699
3	$24,753
4	$29,786
5	$34,782
6	$39,884
7	$44,939
8	$49,869
Please note that financial information will be kept confidential and will be used only for purposes related directly to the YoungArts program.

Fee waivers are available for participants who cannot afford the registration fee, although they are limited to one discipline category per eligible individual.
If you are registering in more than one discipline or category, you must pay the full fee for the remaining categories.
If you wish to request a fee waiver, please submit one of the following by fax or mail no later than the registration deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010, 5:00pm EST. This fee waiver is only available through the October 15, 2010 deadline.

A copy of your family's 2009 income tax return (1040 Form): OR
Proof of hardship, such as a letter from your high school principal, teacher or counselor on school letterhead.

Please mail or fax to:
YoungArts
Programs Department
777 Brickell Avenue, Suite 370
Miami FL 33131
Attn: Ty Taylor, Programs Coordinator

Fax: 305.377.1149
Attn: Ty Taylor, Programs Coordinator