Financial Aid Policies & Procedures
2009-2010
Since its inception, Shalhevet School has been committed to providing financial aid to families. In order for us to allocate our limited financial aid resources fairly, the Board of Directors has instituted the following policies:
• Admission or re-enrollment to Shalhevet School will be independent of financial need.
• All families, both new and returning, that wish to be considered for financial aid must comply with the financial aid procedures in a timely fashion and provide all required documentation.
• This year, Shalhevet is using TADS, an outside service to assist us in determining equitable financial aid. The recommendations made by this service will be used for guidance only. Financial aid decisions will be made by the Financial Aid Committee.
• Applications to TADS may be made online or by mail. If you wish to apply online, please go to www.tads.com and follow the directions.
• All financial obligations for current or past years need to be current in order for a financial aid application to be reviewed.
• If you receive a financial aid offer and determine that you are unable to enroll your child(ren) due to the insufficiency of the grant, Shalhevet School will refund your $1,000 deposit if you contact us in writing to this effect within 15 days of the receipt of the financial aid determination.
Applications
Applications for tuition assistance may be completed online at www.tuitionaid.com or picked up at the school admissions office and mailed directly to TADS. The $29 processing fee is made payable to TADS. Failure to pay the processing fee may delay the evaluation.
The following information must be included with your application to TADS. Please submit one application per household.
1. Most recent W2 statements
2. Most recent pay stub
3. Most recent federal tax form
4. Most recent corporate tax return, if applicable
5. Documentation for all other sources of income (social security, welfare, food stamps, unemployment, child support, workers compensation, etc.)
6. Any 1099 forms
7. If you are self-employed, or in a partnership or corporation, 2007 and 2008 business, partnership and/or corporate returns (signed with all schedules) must be submitted. If your 2007 business returns are not yet available then submit 1099, K1 and other substantiating data.
8. Full copies of all credit and loan applications if you have purchased a home or a car or refinanced your home within the past three years.
9. A copy of your current automobile insurance form showing coverage amounts and vehicle (s) covered.
10. A copy of a current lease or mortgage statement and canceled checks.
11. Copies of all brokerage statements, bank statements, mutual fund, money markets, and saving accounts.
12. We encourage you to submit a letter explaining any circumstance you wish the committee to consider.
All financial aid applications and materials submitted will be confidential.
Need assistance with your Application?
You may contact TADS for assistance completing the application or to check application status. TADS does not have award information.
Online Chat: www.tuitionaid.com
E-mail: support@tuitionaid.com
Mailing address: 800 Washington Avenue North, Suite 671, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Telephone: 800.884-8237 (M-F, 8-6 Central)
Fax number: 612.548.3326 (24 hours)
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