| G8/Y9 | G9/Y10 | G10/Y11 | G11/Y12 | G12/Y13 |
| 31,900 | 31,900 | 31,900 | 31,900 | 31,900 |
Additional Fees:
*Required for most first-year international students for whom English is not their primary language
Investing In Your Child's Future
Thank you for considering a Saint James School education for your child. For many families, investing in an independent school education requires careful financial planning. The investment in a Saint James education pays off. With a reputation for being well-rounded and well-prepared, 100% of SJS graduates are accepted into college, with 99% accepted into one of their top three choices.
As a school, we seek to admit talented and motivated students, regardless of family resources. Diversity of thought, background, and experience benefits the entire Saint James community and exposes our students to broader perspectives and critical thinking opportunities that prepare them to be leaders for good in the world. Financial aid requests have no impact on the admission decisions made by the Admission Committee. Therefore, families who feel the full tuition cost is out of their reach should not hesitate to visit or apply to the school. We are here to help you determine the best options for your family with this very important educational investment.
Making Saint James School affordable to those who wish to attend is an important goal. We are fortunate to be able to provide tuition assistance for students with demonstrated need. Financial Aid is not a loan but rather a reduction in tuition.
Financial Aid at Saint James School is based on the financial need of the family, as determined by the school and Student Services (SSS), and in conjunction with the school’s financial aid budget. Because Saint James receives many more financial aid applications than it can afford to fund, student merit is also a considerable factor. However, Saint James does not award any financial aid purely determined by merit. Financial aid is renewed yearly (adjusted for changes to the family’s financial circumstances).
Financial aid is available to students of any race, religion, creed, or ethnic origin.
First Time Financial Aid Applicants
First time financial aid applicants can begin applying for aid as early as November 1.
Please be sure to upload each supporting tax document into SSS as a separate PDF. There should be 6 total, if both parents are working. Financial aid cannot be awarded until ALL documents are received.
Example:
Saint James School’s policy in determining financial need is derived from the underlying principle that parents have an obligation to pay the educational expenses of their children to the extent that they are able. Although separation and remarriage of parents may create new relationships and perhaps generate legal or personal agreements regarding financial support, we believe that the responsibility of both natural parents for their children’s school costs is more fundamental than any obligation a school may have to provide these expenses. Saint James is not bound by the terms of prenuptial agreements or a divorce decree.
In accordance with this policy, the custodial parents and non-custodial parent should file the “Parents’ Financial Statement” (PFS), with the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). All parents requesting aid (both custodial and non-custodial) are required to submit a signed copy of their U. S. Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ (including all forms and schedules) for each parent for both the previous year and the current year.
Parents who feel that unusual extenuating circumstances may warrant our reconsideration of the requirement of information from the non-custodial parent may send written inquiries to the attention of the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Saint James School. Waiver of this requirement is considered only in exceptional cases.
Parents are assured that all information that is submitted will be kept in the strictest confidence. We will not act on a financial aid application until all the required information is received. Every attempt should be made to meet the deadlines specified in the financial aid program brochure.
Returning financial aid applicants can begin applying for aid as early as October 2.
Please be sure to upload each supporting tax document into SSS as a separate PDF. There should be 3 total, if both parents are working. Financial aid cannot be awarded until ALL documents are received.
Example:
Saint James School’s policy in determining financial need is derived from the underlying principle that parents have an obligation to pay the educational expenses of their children to the extent that they are able. Although separation and remarriage of parents may create new relationships and perhaps generate legal or personal agreements regarding financial support, we believe that the responsibility of both natural parents for their children’s school costs is more fundamental than any obligation a school may have to provide these expenses. Saint James is not bound by the terms of prenuptial agreements or a divorce decree.
In accordance with this policy, the custodial parents and non-custodial parent should file the “Parents’ Financial Statement” (PFS), with the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). All parents requesting aid (both custodial and non-custodial) are required to submit a signed copy of their U. S. Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ (including all forms and schedules) for each parent for both the previous year and the current year.
Parents who feel that unusual extenuating circumstances may warrant our reconsideration of the requirement of information from the non-custodial parent may send written inquiries to the attention of the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Saint James School. Waiver of this requirement is considered only in exceptional cases.
Parents are assured that all information that is submitted will be kept in the strictest confidence. We will not act on a financial aid application until all the required information is received. Every attempt should be made to meet the deadlines specified in the financial aid program brochure.
Must be pre-approved by Director of Financial Aid. All amounts to be entered in USD.
Please be sure to upload each supporting tax & household income verification document into SSS as a separate PDF.
Saint James School’s policy in determining financial need is derived from the underlying principle that parents have an obligation to pay the educational expenses of their children to the extent that they are able. Although separation and remarriage of parents may create new relationships and perhaps generate legal or personal agreements regarding financial support, we believe that the responsibility of both natural parents for their children’s school costs is more fundamental than any obligation a school may have to provide these expenses. Saint James is not bound by the terms of prenuptial agreements or a divorce decree.
In accordance with this policy, the custodial parents and non-custodial parent should file the “Parents’ Financial Statement” (PFS), with the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). All parents requesting aid (both custodial and non-custodial) are required to submit a signed copy of their U. S. Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ (including all forms and schedules) for each parent for both the previous year and the current year.
Parents who feel that unusual extenuating circumstances may warrant our reconsideration of the requirement of information from the non-custodial parent may send written inquiries to the attention of the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Saint James School. Waiver of this requirement is considered only in exceptional cases.
Parents are assured that all information that is submitted will be kept in the strictest confidence. We will not act on a financial aid application until all the required information is received. Every attempt should be made to meet the deadlines specified in the financial aid program brochure.
October 2- Parent Financial Statement becomes available for families
December 1- Financial Aid Deadline for RETURNING families
January 31- Financial Aid Deadline for NEW families
Your financial aid application cannot be considered until the PFS & ALL supporting tax documents are completed and submitted, with Saint James as a dedicated recipient (school code 6514).
*Financial aid applications completed and verified with supporting documents after January 31 will be considered on a rolling basis, if financial aid funding remains available.
December 29- RETURNING families who have completed the financial aid process by the stated deadlines will be notified, in writing, of their financial aid award in December; notification will be included in the renewed enrollment contract.
March 10- NEW families who have completed the financial aid process by the stated deadlines will be notified, in writing, of their financial aid award in March; notification will be included in the acceptance mailing.
Financial aid is awarded for one year and must be renewed yearly following the application procedure and schedule above.
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