Friends' Central is generous, but resources are limited. We ask that families consider all of their financial resources before applying for financial aid. The request for aid is separate from the admission process and does not affect one's application for admission to the School. Financial aid grants are made annually and are need-based. Parents or guardians are required to fill out a confidential financial statement each year. When parents are divorced or separated, the School considers the assets of both natural parents before making an award. The School cannot be bound by the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for educational expenses. If either parent is remarried, the School also considers the assets of the stepparent, always bearing in mind the the obligation of that stepparent to his or her own natural children.

Financial Aid Timeline

To maximize a student's chance of receiving financial aid, it is imperative that all paperwork be completed according to the proper timelines. Delays in providing this information may jeopardize a student's chance of receiving a grant from the limited available funds.

September through November

Indicate that you will be applying for financial aid when you fill out the application for admission.

Submit the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) online at sss.nais.org.

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact the Admission Office and we will forward a paper copy of the forms to you.

Send a copy of your previous year's Internal Revenue Form 1040 (including all schedules) and your Wage and Tax Statements (W-2s) to:

SSS by NAIS

Application Processing Center

P. O. Box 449

Randolph, MA 02368-0449

December

Current families who have not previously applied for financial aid and intend to do so should notify the Admission Office by December 1 to request information about the process.

February

Prospective Parents:

Families of accepted students will be notified of the status of their financial aid applications within the first two weeks of the month.

Current Parents:

Complete and submit, by February 15, the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) online to sss.nais.org.

By February 15, parents must submit a copy of their current Internal Revenue Form 1040 (including all schedules) and Wage and Tax Statements (W-2s) to:

Office of Financial Aid

Friends' Central School

1101 City Avenue

Wynnewood, PA 19096

March

Financial aid grants are awarded by the end of March if all paperwork has been submitted by the appropriate deadlines.