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Tuition Assistance

General Information

The New School’s financial aid program helps families who are encountering financial difficulties to keep their children enrolled in our school.

The school uses FAST (Independent School Management’s Financial Aid for School Tuition) to provide an independent and objective financial evaluation of a family’s ability to pay tuition. Because this assistance is based on need, you will be asked for relevant financial information. FAST provides an online application process for families to submit their financial data. The cost for this application is $36.00. FAST accepts most major credit cards. All requested information is strictly confidential.

In addition to financially eligibility, the school prioritizes the following factors in determining the distribution of scholarship awards:

  •    Returning students
  •    Siblings of current students
  •    Families who are enrolling more than one child
  •    Families who show commitment to the school and an involvement in their child’s education

    • Please note that families who have received tuition assistance in the past must reapply each year.

    Also, you must first request approval from the school before submitting a new application if you have an outstanding balance from a prior year.

    Deadlines for the 2012/2013 School Year

  •    The deadline for all re-enrolling families is February 24th, 2012.
  •    The deadline for all new families is March 30, 2012.
  •    All applications received after these deadlines are evaluated based on our enrollment and availability.

    • Application Process

    1. To apply for financial aid, the first step is to write a Financial Aid Request Letter which will be a requested field in the online application form. Please include the following information:

  •     Your name and your child’s name
  •     The program for which you are applying
  •     The circumstances that have caused the need for financial assistance
  •     The percent of financial need you are requesting
  •     How your child has or will benefit from a Montessori education at The New School
  •     A statement of what volunteer work or other contributions you have made to The New School and what you commit to offering for next year (returning families)
  •     A statement indicating how you may be able to contribute to our Montessori community (new families)

    • 2. The next step is to click on the button below to complete the online application form provided by FAST (Independent School Management’s Financial Aid for School Tuition).

    FAST Tuition Assistance Application

    3. Make sure to mail your supporting documentation. No determination can be made until these documents have been received by FAST.

    4. If you have any questions or problems while completing the application, please contact FAST by calling 877-326-FAST (877-326-3278) or e-mailing: help@ismfast.com

    Once we receive a recommendation from FAST, the school notifies parents of all decisions by email.

    Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions regarding our tuition assistance program.


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