Tuition covers instruction, supplies, and preseason camps. Uniforms and tours are not included. Merit and assistance based scholarships are applied toward tuition. Tuition makes up less than half of the budget, with the rest coming from fundraising efforts, grants, and donations.


2023-2024 Tuition (9 months)

New World Singers: $767
Presto: $628
Vivace: $612
Allegretto: $577
Adagio: $536
YMC I & II: $438

  • The first $100 of tuition are non-refundable. No refunds will be available after October 1, 2023.
  • Tuition is prorated starting October 1, 2023.
  • The choir reserves the right to release a singer from rehearsals and/or performances due to non-payment.

Payment Options

  • Option A: 10% discount off tuition paid IN FULL on or before your singer’s first rehearsal
  • Option B: 2-month payment plan
    • Full tuition amount divided into 2 equal payments. The first payment is due on or before the first rehearsal your singer attends and the second is due one month later
    • A monthly late fee of $25 will be applied to balances not fully paid after a two-week grace period. New fees assessed on the 15th of each subsequent month.
  • Option C: Apply for scholarship based on household income
    • Equal monthly payments until April 15th
    • Families do not need to qualify for free/reduced lunch to qualify for scholarship.
    • Submit the application before your singer’s first rehearsal to be eligible (Application)

How to Make Payment

You will be invoiced after you complete registration. Payment can be made by check, cash, or credit card (in the office). Payment can be made online using ACH via the link included in your invoice. Make checks payable to Columbus Children’s Choir. 

Affording CCC

  • CCC is a participant in the Ohio ACE Education Marketplace. Once approved, families may search for participating service providers in the ACE Education Marketplace, and submit claims for reimbursement. Visit www.aceohio.org to learn more and apply for an ACE educational savings account. You can even use unused credit from the 2022-2023 school year!
  • Families can earn tuition credit for referring new singers to CCC.
    • $25 tuition credit will be applied to your account for each new singer that joins. New in 2023-2024: $10 tuition credit will be applied if your recruit auditions, but decides not to join.
    • You may also give your credit to another family.
    • Credit carries over to the next season.
    • Tuition credit has no cash value and cannot be redeemed or returned. 
    • It is your responsibility to inform the office.
  • Apply for scholarship based on household income
    • 9 monthly payments
    • Families do not need to qualify for free/reduced lunch to qualify for scholarship.
    • Submit the application before your singer’s first rehearsal to be eligible (Application)
  • Choir Manager stipend
    • Inquire with Tammy Gebara, tammy@columbuschildrenschoir.org
  • Merit based scholarship
    • Merit based scholarships may be available depending on the year and specific choir.