Financial Aid

For School Year: 2010-2011

Seabury Hall’s Financial Aid Program has a two-fold purpose: to provide deserving students an opportunity for a high quality college preparatory education which might otherwise be unobtainable for them, and to provide the School with a well-qualified student body reflecting a broad social and economic mix. For these goals to be achieved, it is essential that the ability to pay full tuition should not be a deciding factor in determining whether or not a promising young person may attend Seabury Hall.

Parents who feel that they need financial assistance are encouraged to request it. Financial aid decisions are made independently from admission decisions and in no way affect a candidate’s chances for admission. The admission process and the Financial Aid Program are open to students of any race, creed, and national or ethnic origin.

Financial aid is only awarded to families who show financial need.  Financial need is determined by taking into account many factors including income, net worth, standard living expenses, family size and educational expenses.  Seabury Hall’s financial aid budget is limited, and we are not able to meet the full need of every student who qualifies for financial aid.

Financial Aid Process:

• When you complete the Application for Admission, check the financial aid box.  We will send you instructions and a timeline to follow. 
• Returning students who have received aid will automatically receive a packet.  Those who have not previously received aid, but wish to apply, should request a packet from the Admissions Office by calling 572-0807 or email: enelson@seaburyhall.org.
• In mid-November, we will send you a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) instruction booklet, along with supplementary information about Seabury Hall’s financial aid program.  Both parents in a separated or divorced family will be required to complete a financial aid application. 

Steps and Deadline for Returning Students (For 1st Round consideration) Please complete the following steps no later than February 16, 2010:

1. File your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) PFS online at www.sss.nais.org.  Please be sure to list Seabury Hall as the recipient of the Report of Family Contribution (RFC).  The school code is 7222.  Contact NAIS customer service, 800-344-8328, for answers to questions about completing the PFS.
2. Please complete and attach the “PFS Documentation Cover Sheet” (included in your Financial Aid packet from the Admissions office) with the following: 
   1. Signed copies of your family’s 2009 Federal Income Tax Return (IRS 1040), including all schedules and forms.
   2. Signed copies of your 2009 Federal Business Income Tax Return(s) if applicable, including all schedules and forms.
   3. 2009 Wage and Tax Statement/s (W-2) and/or 1099 Earning Statements.
   4. Signed and not dated IRS 4506-T form which permits Seabury Hall to request a copy of your submitted tax return directly from the IRS.
   5. Parent Non-filing Income Tax Statement if IRS 1040 is not filed.
3. Mail your tax return(s), schedules, forms and “PFS Documentation Cover Sheet” to SSS by NAIS:
             Mailing Address:                                     Courier Address (FedEx, UPS, etc)
             P.O. Box 449                                           437 Turnpike Street
             Randolph, MA 02368                               Canton, MA 02021

Award Notification:
For those who have submitted all forms by the deadline, the financial aid award letter will accompany the reenrollment contract, which will be mailed on March 5, 2010.

Steps and Deadline for New Students (For 1st Round consideration) Please complete the following steps no later than March 8, 2010:

1. File your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) PFS online at www.sss.nais.org.  Please be sure to list Seabury Hall as the recipient of the Report of Family Contribution (RFC).  Our school code is 7222.  Contact NAIS customer service, 800-344-8328, for answers to questions about completing the PFS.
2. Please complete and attach the “PFS Documentation Cover Sheet” (included in your Financial Aid packet from the Admissions office) with the following:
   1. Signed copies of your family’s 2009 Federal Income Tax Return (IRS 1040), including all schedules and forms.
   2. Signed copies of your 2009 Federal Business Income Tax Return(s) if applicable, including all schedules and forms.
   3. 2009 Wage and Tax Statement/s (W-2) and/or 1099 Earning Statements.
   4. Signed and not dated IRS 4506-T form which permits Seabury Hall to request a copy of your submitted tax return directly from the IRS.
   5. Parent Non-filing Income Tax Statement if IRS 1040 is not filed.
3. Mail your tax return(s), schedules, forms and “PFS Documentation Cover Sheet” to SSS by NAIS:
             Mailing Address:                                     Courier Address (FedEx, UPS, etc)
             P.O. Box 449                                           437 Turnpike Street
             Randolph, MA 02368                              Canton, MA 02021 

Award Notification:
New students accepted for the 2010-2011 academic year will receive their financial aid award letter, with their decision letter which will be mailed on April 1^st, provided all the deadlines and requirements were met.