Affording Sumner Academy

Financing an independent education is a major investment in your child's future; it requires planning and a strong commitment. Sumner Academy makes every effort to enroll students according to their strengths rather than their financial circumstances and therefore provides a financial aid program to help meet the needs of our families. Admission decisions are made separately from financial aid decisions. You should not be discouraged from applying to Sumner Academy because of financial concerns. Each year, Sumner Academy budgets an amount of money to assist families who demonstrate need.

Steps in the Financial Aid Process:

1. After a child has gone through the testing process and has been accepted, financial aid material (including the PFS form) is mailed to new families who have requested them. You may access the tuition assistance application on line at http://sss.nais.org request a paper form from the Sumner Academy Business Office. The online fee is $35.00 and to submit a paper PFS the fee is $42.00.

2. Submit the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) form to The School and Student Service for financial aid (SSS) by April 1.

3. Submit a signed copy of the previous year's tax return to Sumner Academy by April 15th.

4. Financial aid award letters are mailed within 30 days of your completed application, receipt in the Sumner Academy Business Office of the report from SSS and your income tax return copy.

Importance of deadlines:

It is imperative that families applying for financial aid, both new and returning, meet the financial aid deadlines. Every year there is more demand for aid than funds available. Financial aid awards are good for one year only. Families must reapply each year.