LEAP录取流程

In order to be accepted into the LEAP Program, a student must have:

• at least 2 years of documented professional dance experience. This can be in any style or discipline and can be from any 2 years of your career - consecutive or not. LEAP works with several "gig" based dancers whose 2 year minimum is made up of various projects over several years, 还有退休已久的舞者.
• 高中毕业证书 或者类似的.
• 英语写作能力. This can be demonstrated through a previously taken college-level English course or a CLEP exam. Students may be accepted into the program without this requirement and earn in during their time with LEAP.
• 电脑和互联网接入. LEAP核心课程通过Zoom提供.

LEAP的学生也必须住在我们的一所学校 授权的国家 在十大正规网赌平台学习期间.

If you have questions or concerns about any of the above, please speak with a LEAP advisor.

The below will be requested within the virtual application and all must be completed for admission into the program. Follow the '马上申请' link and create an account to begin. 您可以保存您的工作，稍后再返回.

• 完成应用程序 with personal/biographical information filled out.  
• A 个人陈述 解决你的 艺术成就, 你的职业和教育目标, and how you believe a BA in Performing Arts through the LEAP Program will help you achieve those goals.  上传的文件应该是2-3页，12页. 字体，双倍行距.  
• 当前的 重新开始 which shows at least 2 years of documented professional dance performance experience.
• 正式的高中成绩单，以及 官方成绩单 从任何学院和大学就读. (Unofficial documents may be uploaded to the application, 随附官方[盖章]文件. Please list Saint Mary's College of California as the recipient for your 官方成绩单.)
• 一封推荐信.  This will be requested virtually through our application process. (Please select someone who can speak to your academic readiness in regard to your work ethic, 求知欲, 和/或合作精神. This may come from an artistic colleague or from someone working in academia. This is not a testament to your dancing abilities.)
• 专业的表现 & 应用舞蹈技术文件:  The LEAP program requires that all students verify their professional experience by providing proof of participation in two professional productions, 以及三个应用舞蹈研究领域. 在可能的情况下, please choose two productions that can also showcase that you have attained proficiency in three qualified dance disciplines. Accepted forms of verification include cast lists, 导师或艺术总监的信件, 份节目单, 项目, 评论, 视频节选.
• $50申请费.

LEAP advisors are available to answer questions and support you through the application process.

马上申请!

In alignment with its mission to make higher education accessible to the dance community, LEAP strives to keep its tuition affordable for the working artist. 截至2023年， LEAP students generally graduate with a 75% 储蓄s compared to the national average cost of college.

学费 for the 2024/2025 academic year (Summer 2024 through Spring of 2025) is set at $33,310*. 这笔费用包括:

• 10门LEAP核心课程(34学分)
• 多达30个单元的先前学习评估
• Up to 40 units of Performing Arts Courses (earned through your professional experience)

The additional 20 units needed to fulfill the degree may be transferred in from another accredited institution or earned through Saint Mary's for a discounted rate.

*学费 rates may increase each year in support of providing cost of living annual raises to our staff and faculty. 然而，一旦被录取， your rate will never change or increase as long as you remain active in the program.

For more information about tuition, please speak with a LEAP advisor.

All LEAP students will be assigned to a 金融援助 Counselor upon acceptance into the program. All United State's citizens are eligible to receive Federal 金融援助.

联邦财政援助可通过以下方式获得:

• 联邦补助金(e).g., Pell Grants) which do not need to be paid back
• 国家补助金(e).(如卡尔·格兰特)，不需要偿还 
• Federal Loans, with both subsidized and unsubsidized options 

To determine potential award amounts, please submit a FAFSA应用程序.

Additional financial support can come in the form of:

• 外部奖学金
• 私人贷款

LEAP students are encouraged to look through this 奖学金的文档 to explore and identify potential funding opportunities.

另外, the 金融援助 office provides resources and instructions through the department website, including a net price calculator; scholarship and grant resources; a regular series of information webinars; online financial literacy resources such as budgeting, 了解信用评分, 储蓄, and financial planning; virtual “office hours”; and individual financial aid advising appointments.   

The services offered by the 金融援助 office are accessible to LEAP students through the department website, 通过Zoom和聊天进行的虚拟办公时间, individual financial aid advising appointments held via Zoom and telephone, and appointments or drop-in requests arranged via telephone or email.

请浏览 金融援助 浏览更多信息.

All financial aid related questions should be directed to a staff member from the financial aid office. Please mention you are an applicant for the LEAP Program.