Financial Assistance

Christ Church School Financial Assistance Guidelines

Who is eligible for financial assistance:

Children in Prekindergarten 2 through Fifth Grade.
While it is the policy of Christ Church School that the primary responsibility for financing a student’s independent school education rests with his/her family, the school remains committed to providing financial assistance to families of students who are well qualified for admission and who demonstrate financial need.
Everyone is welcome to apply as special circumstances will be considered.

How to apply for assistance:

It is in the best interest of our applicants to return all forms by April 15, 2010, as these applications will be considered first.

Financial Assistance Schedule:

November - February

Request a Financial Assistance package from the CCS Business Office.

Prior to March 15

Complete the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) on paper or online for more expeditious processing. Online applications are usually processed within 72 hours and by mail allow two to three weeks. Be sure to print a copy of your PFS for your personal records. School code for CCS is #4790. Visit SSS Online at www.nais.org/go/sss and follow the instructions. The contact number for the SSS helpline is (866) 387-2601.

Business/Farm Owners

If you own a business or farm, print and complete the Business/Farm statement at this site and send directly to the Business Office along with a copy of your Business/Farm tax return.

January-April 15

Submit copies of the following from the Financial Assistance package to CCS Operations Manager, Michele Fee.

Application
Copies of all current W-2 forms
Signed copies of your family and/or business last two federal income tax returns (all forms and schedules)
All additional business expense and income related tax forms (if applicable)
Monthly Family Income and Expense Sheet
A letter of need (optional)

It is also important to note that in case of a divorce or separation, both natural parents have to complete the process and submit all the required forms. Your application must be notarized. We have three notaries in our school office. You must sign your application in front of the notary.

Financial assistance paperwork will not be accepted until all required documents are fully completed. Please be thorough, we can only respond to the information that you provide.

The committee will keep this information confidential.

April/May

Receive financial award letter.

Return necessary information to the school, denoting acceptance of award.

Financial Assistance Facts

How are awards determined?
The Financial Assistance Committee uses the methodology developed by the School and Student Service for Financial Assistance (SSS) as the basis for its determination of what a family might reasonably be expected to contribute toward educational expenses. This formula considers the income, assets, liabilities, family size and expenses of both the student and the parents as well as how many children in the family are attending tuition-charging schools. Ultimately the formula seeks to determine a family’s discretionary income — the income over which a family has choices as to how it is spent.

What happens if parents are divorced or separated?
When considering an application for financial assistance the Financial Assistance Committee will consider the assets of both natural parents and stepparents before making an award decision. Custodial and non-custodial parents are required to complete the PFS form as well as submit copies of their most recent tax returns. The Committee considers both household's ability to contribute to tuition, not their willingness. It is the custodial parent’s responsibility to ensure that this procedure is completed by all parties by April 15.

Will my child’s financial assistance award change from year-to-year?
Awards are made on a year-to-year basis. Families must reapply annually if they wish to be considered for an award each year.

Who received financial assistance?

Of the 42 recipients for 2009-2010

3 received 15% 6 received 61-70%

2 received 30-35% 3 received 71-80%

6 received 40-50% 10 received 81-90%

12 received 51-60% At the end of the year, this totaled $242,000

Individual Student Assessment

All requirements established by the School Board for admission to Christ Church School must be fulfilled.
GPA

Nondiscriminatory Policy

Christ Church School has an “Open Admission Policy” without discrimination as to race, religion, ethnic origin, sex and similar factors. Though ours is a church school, it is open to all qualified applicants regardless of church affiliation whose parents wish them to participate in the program.

Termination of Financial Assistance:

The School Board, at its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate financial assistance upon written notification to the recipients, including, but not limited to, if:

False information has been submitted on financial statements, applications or in letter of need.
The recipient is not abiding by the agreement by not paying balances owed.
The student is not maintaining academic and behavioral standards of CCS.

How can I learn more about the Financial Assistance application process?
Please contact Michele Fee in the Business Office at (954) 771-7700.

Revised 1/11/10