FINANCIAL AID & TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAMS
At September High School our board and community have made financial aid and tuition reduction programs a key element of the support we provide our students and families. In recent years we have increased our financial aid offerings to be able to provide some form of tuition assistance to about 25% of our families, and we are committed to maintaining and deepening this support in the future. Below is a list of programs:
Financial Aid Process
Financial Assistance at September School is need based, and guided by an objective calculation provided by School and Student Services (SSS) for Financial Aid in Princeton, N.J.
In most cases, financial aid awards are given in the form of an outright grant. In order to receive an award, families must demonstrate that they have a need for this type of assistance. Recipients of financial aid are expected to meet the same standards of performance as other students; they are not subject to special standards or other requirements that would treat them unequally.
School and Student Services (SSS) will process our Tuition Assistance applications. SSS is a service of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and provides an on-line application, called a Parent's Financial Statement (PFS) to families applying for assistance. Based on the financial information you provide, SSS will report to us an estimated amount your family can contribute towards tuition.
The September High School Administration uses this report and other income information, to determine whether a family qualifies for aid, whether or not an award will be offered to a family, and the amount of such award. All decisions are subject to the availability of financial aid funds. The admissions process and the financial aid process are two separate processes. Financial need has no bearing on admissions selection.
The September High School financial aid administrator has the right to request at any time, additional information from applicants and may make adjustments to the EFC as necessary. The SSS family contribution serves as only a guideline to assist the school in determining financial need.
Financial Aid Documents and Instructions
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Loan Programs
K-12 Family Education Loans are available through two national financial lenders, the Sallie Mae Family Education Loan Program and the Key Bank Educational Funding Option. Contact information for these loan services are available in the office. You may also explore loan programs through your choice of personal lender.