Applying for Financial Aid

Dear Current and Prospective Parents,

For the 2010-2011, Sedbergh School will be utilizing the online service of Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to process financial aid request.  FAST will be the standard submission format for all applications.

FAST does not decide whether financial assistance will be given or how much to give; rather FAST provides a need-based financial aid analysis service which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition.  All information from FAST is kept confidential.  Results are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee who makes recommendations to the Headmaster based on next year’s budget.  Upon approval by the Headmaster, financial aid offers are then sent to families.

As a reminder, you must reapply each year.  To start the process, please do the following:

· Click on the FAST logo to begin the application

*The application process is self-guided.  You may navigate in and out of the program allowing you to partially complete an application and go back to it at another time.  Online, e-mail and a 24/7 helpline is provided.  Please do not call the school with questions.

*The charge for the application is $34.00 and to be paid by credit card at the end of the session.  If you do not have a credit card, or cannot budget the fee, please call Sedbergh School for assistance.

*After completing the online application you will be required to mail your tax returns and T4s’s to:

FAST Processing
ISM
1316 North Union Street
Wilmington DE 
USA
19806-2594

To download a checklist of all required documents for the Sedbergh School/FAST Application click here

*Including the School’s name on the outside of the envelope will ensure faster processing of your application.

*The recommended submission deadline for all applications is (March, 1, 2010).

*Your tax return must follow the submission, and be postmarked by (March, 14, 2010)

*Make your tax appointment early.

While no financial aid procedure can be entirely equitable – there are simply too many individual factors and extenuating circumstances – this new process that has been selected should serve our School community well.  Among its many features will be the ability to further secure your financial data, and maintain the high degree of confidentiality that past recipients most appreciated.

Sincerely,

Mr. Cory Awde                                                 Mr. Andre Dion
Director of Marketing and Admissions     Business Manager