Everybody has some kind of financial documentation. We are looking for anything you can provide that clearly demonstrates your income and expenses. Our goal is to make sure these tickets are awarded to those who truly need them. We keep this documentation strictly confidential.

Here are examples of a document you can provide:

• Proof of Income: Pay stubs, invoices, disability/unemployment benefit statements, letters from employers, or proof of freelance work.
• Expense Documentation: Rental agreements, utility bills, student or personal loan statements, receipts for medical expenses, or childcare costs.
• Non-Traditional Income or Expenses: Bank statements showing deposits or payments, self-maintained freelance work ledger, community support letters, a letter from the professor you're doing that unpaid internship with, or affidavits explaining your financial situation.
• Tax Documentation: Tax returns or W-2 forms (2023 or 2024), or equivalent tax forms from other countries.

If this isn’t easy to understand and you have ANY questions about this process please email us at ticketaid@burningman.org.