TUITION ADJUSTMENT 2017-18
As of July 1, 2017, a limited amount of Tuition Adjustment is available for new families.
As of July 1, 2017, a limited amount of Tuition Adjustment is available for new families.
The Tuition Adjustment program addresses the needs of families
who are unable to pay full tuition .
Tuition Adjustment is available only to students who are 1st grade-ready
(six years-old by April 1, 2018) and up.
There are no discounts or adjustments for fees, pre-K programs, or extended care programs.
All awards are subject to funding.
who are unable to pay full tuition .
Tuition Adjustment is available only to students who are 1st grade-ready
(six years-old by April 1, 2018) and up.
There are no discounts or adjustments for fees, pre-K programs, or extended care programs.
All awards are subject to funding.
Application Process
The completed application form and financial analysis are forwarded to the Tuition Adjustment Committee for review. Every family will have the opportunity to accept this offer or continue the conversation through an appeal process.
The Importance of Your Tuition Offer
Tuition provides the foundation for OWS to continue offering high-quality education to your children. Therefore, every family is asked to consider their finances carefully and, in the spirit of community and sustainability, to submit a tuition offer with their initial application that reflects the greatest amount they can willingly pay. Many OWS families who receive tuition adjustment commit to paying as much tuition as possible--often exceeding the minimum amount--which allows us to serve even more families.
Third Party Financial Analysis
OWS contracts with FACTS to assess the financial need of families seeking tuition adjustment. This third-party analysis offers an objective and consistent method of determining a family’s ability to contribute to educational expenses. FACTS provides an analysis only. They do not determine any financial aid awards. The Tuition Adjustment Committee uses this data to assess the relative amount of financial resources available to each family. The Committee then reviews the aggregate pool of offers made by all families to begin a dialogue with each family about their offer in relation to the relative needs of other families and the school.
Confidentiality
OWS commits to keeping your financial information and tuition assistance award confidential. Names will only be available to the tuition assistance committee and will be maintained in a locked file cabinet by the Business Manager. At the same time, we ask tuition assistance applicants to maintain confidentiality regarding awards and benchmarks. Communication of information to partially informed persons can often cause misunderstanding regarding our program and how awards are determined. All T.A. information is confidential.
- Families must first apply for enrollment at Olympia Waldorf School
- Complete an OWS Tuition Adjustment Application
- Complete FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
The completed application form and financial analysis are forwarded to the Tuition Adjustment Committee for review. Every family will have the opportunity to accept this offer or continue the conversation through an appeal process.
The Importance of Your Tuition Offer
Tuition provides the foundation for OWS to continue offering high-quality education to your children. Therefore, every family is asked to consider their finances carefully and, in the spirit of community and sustainability, to submit a tuition offer with their initial application that reflects the greatest amount they can willingly pay. Many OWS families who receive tuition adjustment commit to paying as much tuition as possible--often exceeding the minimum amount--which allows us to serve even more families.
Third Party Financial Analysis
OWS contracts with FACTS to assess the financial need of families seeking tuition adjustment. This third-party analysis offers an objective and consistent method of determining a family’s ability to contribute to educational expenses. FACTS provides an analysis only. They do not determine any financial aid awards. The Tuition Adjustment Committee uses this data to assess the relative amount of financial resources available to each family. The Committee then reviews the aggregate pool of offers made by all families to begin a dialogue with each family about their offer in relation to the relative needs of other families and the school.
Confidentiality
OWS commits to keeping your financial information and tuition assistance award confidential. Names will only be available to the tuition assistance committee and will be maintained in a locked file cabinet by the Business Manager. At the same time, we ask tuition assistance applicants to maintain confidentiality regarding awards and benchmarks. Communication of information to partially informed persons can often cause misunderstanding regarding our program and how awards are determined. All T.A. information is confidential.
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Please note that FACTS charges a non-refundable fee of $30 for their analysis.
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