The Buckley School offers financial assistance to families with demonstrated need based on an evaluation by School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS). Awards are made by the school’s Financial Aid Committee to students who qualify for aid on the basis of financial need, and who in the School’s judgment are able to make a significant contribution to the Buckley community through their academic accomplishments, talents, and personal attributes. Our review process involves applying consistent principles across all applicants to determine the families most in need of a financial aid grant.
SSS is an independent needs assessment program used by thousands of independent schools nationwide. Families interested in applying for such assistance may begin the process of applying for aid on November 1, 2009 by completing the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) online at sss.nais.org. This form gathers in one place the relevant information about your family size, income, expenses, and more so that schools can calculate financial need and determine the actual financial aid grant. SSS analyses the information on the PFS to estimate your family’s ability to contribute to educational expenses.
If you would like to apply for financial aid, please call 818-461-6708 to request more information about the financial aid process at Buckley. In order to be considered for financial aid, the Admission Office must receive the following information no later than February 1:
- Families applying for financial aid online at sss.nais.org will be given clear, step by step instructions on how to complete the PFS form.
- Parents have the ability to begin a PFS and complete it at a later date.
- Parents can track the receipt of documents (such as tax forms, W2’s, etc.)
- Online help is available to ensure successful submission of the form.
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- The completed Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) should be filed online at sss.nais.org no later than February 1.
- Phone number for SSS Customer Service: (800) 344-8328
- E-mail address for SSS Customer Service: sss@nais.org
- Every application for financial aid is reviewed annually.
- In case of divorce or separation, financial information is required of both parents and all documentation is kept strictly confidential.
- If a family does not apply for financial aid the year they apply for admission, and without a significant, documented change in their financial status, they will not be awarded financial assistance in future years.
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Families applying for financial assistance will be asked to submit a Federal tax form, W-2 forms, and a monthly budget sheet.
Questions? Call 818-461-6708