Financial Assistance
Flintridge Prep strives to offer all qualified student-applicants access to an independent school education. We seek students from diverse backgrounds who aspire to academic excellence, personal growth and active participation in the school community.
Financial aid is granted on the basis of family financial need. Flintridge Prep does not offer tuition loans or merit-based scholarships. We follow the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Principles of Good Practice for Financial Aid Administration, including the determination for admission without regard to a student's application for financial aid.
The NAIS ideal benchmark for tuition assistance provided by independent schools is 20% to 25% of students receiving average grants of 50% tuition. Flintridge Prep currently exceeds the NAIS guideline, with 29% of students receiving assistance, with grants ranging from 8% to 100% of tuition. The average grant is approximately 50% of tuition.
Financial Aid Procedure
Financial aid to assist qualified students in grades 7–12 is offered on an annual basis. After the need has been analyzed, a committee appointed by the Headmaster will determine the amount of the award. Applicants will be notified by mail.
The amount of the financial aid award is based on demonstrated family need as determined by an analysis of the confidential financial information the family submits to the Director of Finance. Though families are required to update their financial situation annually for financial aid, it is almost always renewed after review by the Finance Committee, subject to the student's continued need, academic progress and satisfactory school citizenship.
Please follow the timetable included in the Application Process Checklist. The Financial Aid Application form lists the three required documents, which must be received annually by the due dates in order to be evaluated.
School and Student Services (SSS) by NAIS and Parents' Financial Statement (PFS)
Please note: Even if you are applying to more than one school, or for more than one student, you only need to submit one Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) if all pertinent information is included on the application.
If applicable, the non-custodial parent must also complete a PFS application. Only one PFS application per family needs to be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) for processing. Please send the non-custodial parent's application directly to Flintridge Prep.
Information submitted to the Financial Aid Office is kept in the strictest confidence.
For further information regarding financial aid, please call the Flintridge Prep Director of Finance.
Important Financial Aid Application Dates
Friday, January 20, 2012
Parents’ Financial Statement form (PFS) deadline. Statements should be sent to School and Student Services (sss.nais.org). Paper applications are available from Flintridge Prep. Online applications will be available after November 1, 2011 (visit sss.nais.org).
Note: Be sure the Flintridge Prep financial aid code number (3172) is on your application. Retain a copy to be sent directly to Flintridge Prep.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Deadline for submission of Flintridge Prep Financial Aid Application, a copy of the SSS Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS), and non-custodial parent’s Parents’ Financial Statement application (if applicable).
Note: Submit these forms to the attention of Kim Kinder, Director of Finance at Flintridge Prep.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Deadline to submit a copy of 2011 IRS tax return forms, including all schedules and W2s to Kim Kinder, Director of Finance at Flintridge Prep.
Note: Non-custodial parents must also submit copies of their tax forms.
Late or Incomplete Applications
Action on incomplete financial aid applications and/or applications received after February 17 will be deferred and will be considered only if funds are still available.
Decisions
Financial aid decisions will be mailed to families on Friday, March 9, 2012.