Financial Aid

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Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Each year applicants for financial aid outnumber the grants available; thus the Financial Aid Committee must make awards on a competitive basis to those qualified students who are truly most deserving of financial assistance.

Blair Academy uses School and Student Services (SSS) to process our financial aid applications. SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools. Families interested in applying for financial aid for the coming enrollment year should submit Part I of the Application for Admission as soon as possible and follow the financial aid application steps below. (Please see process for complete admission application details).

ONLINE SSS APPLICATION*

1. After November 1, 2009, go to sss.nais.org.
2. Click on the prompt to begin your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). Our school code is 1720. Each parent/family/household must complete the PFS.
3. You will be given a username and password that will allow you to return to your PFS at a later date before submitting it. Your information will be secure.
4. In addition to the PFS, mail the following documents to SSS:
      - Signed federal tax return with all supporting schedules for 2008 and 2009
      - 2008 and 2009 W-2 forms from all working parents (or IRS Form 1099 or
         a Business/Farm Statement if self-employed—a Business/Farm Statement can
         be downloaded from sss.nais.org)
      - Signed copy of IRS form 4506-T (do not fill in date and do not include fee)

* If you complete the PFS online, your information will be delivered accurately and quickly to our school, allowing us to make a better informed decision about your eligibility for financial aid. Paper applications are slower, less accurate, and more expensive.

BY MAIL TO SSS

1. After November 1, 2009, contact the Office of Admission for a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) form.
2. Completed the PFS and mail to: SSS By NAIS, P.O. Box 449, Randolph, MA 02368-0449.
3. In addition to the PFS, mail the following documents to SSS:
     - Signed federal tax return with all supporting schedules for 2008 and 2009
     - 2008 and 2009 W-2 forms from all working parents (or IRS Form 1099 or
        a Business/Farm Statement if self-employed—a Business/Farm Statement can
        be downloaded from sss.nais.org)
     - Signed copy of IRS form 4506-T (do not fill in date and do not include fee)

Financial aid awards are renewed on a yearly basis. Parents of recipients must submit the Parents’ Financial Statement and a copy of their 1040 tax forms before January 15 in making application for the following academic year. Students will continue to receive financial aid only if they have performed academically at a level commensurate with their ability and have been positive, contributing members of the school community.

If you have questions about admission, financial aid, or wish to schedule a campus visit, please call (908) 362-2024 or 800-462-5247. For questions about the PFS online, please call SSS at (800) 344-8328 or visit sss.nais.org.

Each parent/family/household, regardless of custodial arrangements is required to complete a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) by January 15. Applications completed after this deadline cannot be guaranteed consideration.

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