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Financial Aid Resources

Paying for a private education can be expensive. But did you know that thousands of schools provide financial assistance so that the students they’ve admitted have a realistic chance to enroll, regardless of their financial circumstances?

With the right planning and information, your family can identify financial aid options and take the necessary steps to make a private education more affordable.

Follow the links on the left to become familiar with the financial aid process in these areas:

Types of financial assistance.
Advice for making the application process go smoothly.
A typical financial aid timeline.
Frequently asked questions about of financial aid sources, the Parents' Financial Statement and SSS by NAIS, and how financial aid works.
Sample case studies showing financial aid package calculations.
Organizations that give out SSS Application Fee Waivers.
Other organizations that offer scholarships, tuition loans, and tuition payment programs.

Three Things to Remember

1. Paying for schooling is primarily the family’s responsibility.

2. Nevertheless, schools have resources to help the families who need them most, and their staffs are eager to help with the financial aid application process.

3. The best way to help yourself is to learn the steps to applying for financial aid and meet the deadlines.