Bursaries
Financial AssistanceAAC Bursary Program – Child Bursary
The Allied Arts Council provides a Bursary Program to ensure children are able to access AAC art education classes (Casa Core Classes) offered at Casa regardless of financial capacity.
Students wishing to receive a bursary must complete a Bursary Application which includes a declaration of financial need. Families are eligible for a total of five bursaries in a calendar year. Bursaries are valued at 75% of the class fee. Approval of the Bursary Application and payment of the 25% registration fee are required before the student will be admitted to a class.
Applications available at Casa reception.


AAC Bursary Program – Accessibility Modified Art Program for Adults
The Allied Arts Council provides a Bursary Program to ensure adults with accessibility requirements are able to access AAC art education classes (Casa Core Classes) offered at Casa regardless of financial capacity.
Students wishing to receive a bursary must complete a Bursary Application which includes a declaration of financial need. Students are eligible for up to five bursaries in a calendar year. Bursaries are valued at 75% of the class fee.
Approval of the Bursary Application and payment of the 25% registration fee are required before the student will be admitted to a class.
Applications available at Casa reception.
City of Lethbridge Fee Assistance Program
**Temporary changes until December 31 or budgeted funding is fully utilized.**
The City of Lethbridge has created a Fee Assistance Program to ease financial barriers that would otherwise prevent low-income Lethbridge residents from having access to local recreation and culture activities. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may receive fee assistance of up to $150 for a maximum of one program in the Spring (January-June) and $200 for a maximum of one program in the Fall (July-December) programming seasons (Maximum $350 per calendar year).
- For all ages
- Individuals can use this programming towards arts, culture, recreation and sports opportunities
- Individuals qualify for up to $150 in the first half of the year and $200 in the second half of the year
- Qualifying classes or membership at an organization that offers recreational or cultural activities. This may be used towards classes, workshops or studio access passes. To access this program, individuals must:
- Visit www.lethbridge.ca/feeassistance and complete the on-line form
- Upload proof of City of Lethbridge residency (utility bill, bank statement, government issued mail showing name and address)
- Upload proof of qualifying income status (see application for Low Income Cut Offs or currently on CERB)
Technological barriers? Need a paper form? Please email feeassistance@lethbridge.ca or text/call Lori Harasem 403.360.1720
