HOW IT WORKS

If approved for a Gift of Music rental, you will receive a quality refurbished musical instrument on a “gifted” rental contract – there is no monthly rental fee.  The program does require a $25 annual service fee to cover the cost of delivery, maintenance, and administrative costs.  The student may renew the rental for additional school years provided the annual fee is paid and the instrument is maintained in working condition.  Our Repair and Maintenance Plan (RAMP) is also included at no charge.

Please note that The Gift of Music plan is not a rent-to-own program.  The instrument remains the property of The Gift of Music Foundation.  The rental is for one school year term.  At the end of each school year, you must elect to renew for another year or cancel and return the instrument.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

We base eligibility on the same household income standards used by many school systems and government aid programs to determine eligibility. You can check our qualification table below and see if you meet the household income requirements for this program.  We may also request a letter of recommendation by the director of the school program or after-school program your child will be participating in.  To find out if you are eligible, check out this Eligibility Chart.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Simply fill out our Gift of Music Rental Application Form below.  You will need to provide proof of household income and household size.  Most commonly this is in the form of your most recent IRS 1040.  Please have a photo or scan of your documents ready to upload.  Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and recipients notified within 7 days.  Upon approval, your Gift of Music instrument will be available upon receipt of the annual service fee.