List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• Who is eligible for financial aid?

  Many factors enter into the determination of tuition assistance awards, such as household income and expenses, assets and indebtedness, and the number of children attending tuition-charging schools and colleges. Because individual family financial circumstances differ, the calculation of need will be unique to each circumstance. Given the many variables that affect an award decision, it is impossible to accurately predict a family’s tuition assistance award based solely on family income, so we encourage any family who feels that the cost of tuition might be a barrier to applying to consider submitting an application. 

• What do I need to apply for financial aid? 

  We use a secure third-party platform, Clarity, that guides you through the process step-by-step. Clarity offers a streamlined, mobile friendly application that can be completed in as short a time as 20 minutes. Additionally, Clarity removes the need to upload your W2 and 1040 by transferring them directly from the IRS. This reduces the amount of information that you will need to enter manually and makes it possible to complete the application quickly and efficiently. We do asked that you upload a paystub for additional information. 

• When should I apply for financial aid?

  We recommend starting your financial aid application as early as possible, ideally when you apply for admission. Deadlines are typically in the spring for the upcoming school year, but we encourage you to check our website or contact our admissions office for specific dates.

• What happens if I miss the deadline to apply?

  Please contact the Director of Admissions if the deadline has passed. 

• How is financial aid determined?

  Financial aid awards are determined based on your family’s financial need. Our third-party platform calculates the expected family contribution, and our financial aid committee uses this information to allocate funds in a fair and equitable manner.

• Will applying for financial aid affect my child’s admission chances?

  No, applying for financial aid does not affect your child’s admission chances. We review admissions and financial aid applications separately to ensure that all students are considered based on their merits.

• Will I need to apply every year?

  Yes, you will need to submit an application each year in order to qualify for financial aid; however, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it will be even easier to reapply.

• Once enrolled, will my award change every year? 

  Barring any significant changes in a family's financial situation, a family can anticipate receiving comparable financial awards for the duration of a child's enrollment.

• What if our financial situation changes after we’ve been awarded aid?

  If your financial circumstances change after you’ve been awarded aid, please contact our office as soon as possible. We understand that situations can evolve, and we are committed to working with families to adjust aid packages as needed.