A below-market discounted rate to reduce financial barriers full time students, individuals with disabilities, and marginalized/under-represented folks in our community (simple application process required)

• I experience difficulty meeting basic needs for myself and dependents.
• I am disabled.
• I am a full time student in a trade school, college, or university.
• I have debts that prohibit me from meeting my basic needs. 
• I rent lower-end housing or have unstable housing. 
• I find it difficult to afford reliable, necessary transportation. 
• I have limited or no expendable income. 
• I have barriers to accessing healthcare and/or affording on going medical expenses. 
• I cannot afford to take time off from work. 
• My earning power is impeded by my immigration status, gender, race, disability, incarceration status, level of education, or class background.

Click here to complete the questionnaire.  If you need assistance, contact studio@kcclayguild.org

The market rate that keeps the doors open and the lights on (and the wheels spinning).

• I may stress about meeting basic needs for myself and/or dependents but still regularly achieve them.
• I have some debt but it does not prohibit me from meeting basic needs. 
• I rent a property and am able to make rent regularly.
• I have access to reliable transportation. 
• I have savings or access to family support and/or financial support. 
• I have some expendable income. 
• I can afford healthcare and some ongoing medical expenses. 
• I can take a vacation or take time off from work without financial burden. 
• My earning power is unimpeded by my immigration status, gender, race, disability, incarceration history, level of education, or class background.

• I am comfortably able to meet all basic needs for myself and/or dependents. 
• I have manageable debt or am debt-free. 
• I own my home or rent a higher-end property. 
• I own/lease a car or have access to transportation without financial stress. 
• I have savings, investments, a retirement account, or access to family financial support. 
• I have expendable income. 
• I have high quality healthcare and can easily afford medical expenses. 
• I can afford to regularly travel or take vacations. 
• I have a relatively high degree or earning power and my earning power is not impeded by my immigration status, gender, race, disability, incarceration history, level of education, or class background.