Lakeside High School Band Association - Financial Aid Application 2025-2026

To be eligible for a Lakeside Band Scholarship and/or extended bill payments, you and/or your family must:

Exhibit a general financial need. Examples of such need may include receiving assistance from the Dekalb County school system (for example, reduced lunch) or experiencing an unforeseen hardship (e.g., death of a parent, a parent losing employment, etc.)
Be a committed member of the Band and be in good standing at Lakeside High School in both academics and in student conduct.
Volunteer time for Lakeside band events.
Have demonstrated reasonable participation in fund-raising opportunities.

Application Procedure for a Lakeside Band Scholarship

Complete this application form completely and accurately. Form must be completed and submitted prior to consideration. A separate application is required for each child for whom you are applying for financial aid.
The Scholarship Committee will review your application and may request additional supporting information from you if needed.
Financial assistance awards will be approved or denied based on eligibility, timeliness of request, and funds available. You will be notified of the scholarship award and the amount. The money will be directly deposited into your student Membership Toolkit band account to be used for direct band expenses. Funds may not be used for optional trip expenses.

Confidentiality: All application information will be shared only with the Scholarship Committee and will be kept confidential.


Contact Info
Student Name Grade in fall Parent/Guardian Name(s): Student Address: City Zip code Parent Email Phone number (home or cell)

Financial Info
Select the Expense Requiring Assistance:* Select the Type of Assistance Requested:* Explanation Include suggested payment schedule or requested amount to pay Exhibit a general financial need Examples of such need may include receiving assistance from the Dekalb County school system (for example, reduced lunch) or experiencing an unforeseen hardship (e.g., death of a parent, a parent losing employment, etc.)

Family Contribution (Non-Monetary)
I am willing to volunteer to assist the band program in the following area(s). Check all that apply- Please mark any and all activities you would be WILLING to do. Indicate top interests in the text box below. Chaperone Audio/Visual Building/Repairs Hospitality Uniforms/Sewing Help Coordinate Student Activities Communications/Technology Equipment Photography Fundraising Office Assistance Programs for Concerts Top Interests (Optional) I have already volunteered as an LBA Band Booster Club Board/Committee Chair or Coordinator position for the coming year - specify position:

Agree to Terms
Do you agree to the terms below?* I hereby apply for Lakeside Marching Band financial assistance for the above named child. I certify that I am financially unable to pay the regular fee in its entirety. I understand that if I receive financial aid, I agree to participate in every fundraiser for the band and will make every effort to raise the amount of aid I am awarded. Student Signature By typing my student name here, I affirm that I have read all of the above documents and agree to comply with the guidelines therein. Parent Signature By typing my name here, I affirm that I have read all of the above documents and agree to comply with the guidelines therein.