Who can apply for tuition assistance?
Any enrolled student and any student applying for admission may apply for tuition assistance.
Does applying for tuition assistance affect admission?
Financial circumstances have no impact on admission decisions.
How does my family apply for tuition assistance?
New families interested in tuition assistance should visit the Admissions section of the school web page. All of the forms and deadlines for tuition assistance applications can be found under the tab entitled “Funding Your Child’s Education.” Families currently receiving tuition assistance will automatically receive a tuition assistance letter informing them of the process for the upcoming school year.
Where can I find additional information about the process of applying for tuition assistance?
Applications for tuition assistance are managed by a confidential online third-party vendor, FACTS.
For more information about FACTS or to create your FACTS account, please visit the EHS FACTS Management Grant & Aid Assessment Page. Additionally, FACTS customer service can be reached by phone at 1.866.315. 9262.
Please also visit the EHS Tuition Assistance Timeline and the Funding Your Child’s Education pages for more information about the tuition assistance process.
When can I apply for tuition assistance?
The Epstein Hillel School application material is available on FACTS as of January 2023. The application for new families (and current families with newly enrolled siblings) is due on February 13, 2023. The application for returning families is March 1, 2023.
When will I be notified if my family has been awarded tuition assistance?
Notification of tuition assistance awards for new students for whom a completed FACTS application has been submitted will be sent on or around March 10, 2023. Decisions for returning students will be sent on or around April 1, 2023. All other tuition assistance letters will be mailed on a rolling basis if financial aid dollars are available after this date.
What factors are considered for determining my eligibility for tuition assistance?
The tuition assistance process looks at many different variables to determine eligibility. The process measures financial capacity by looking at income (earned and unearned, taxed and untaxed), assets, extraordinary and unusual expenses in addition to many other factors. If you have any questions, please reach out to Laura Grosser in the Finance Office, lgrosser@epsteinhillel.org / 781-639-2880 x224.
Should I complete multiple applications if I have more than one child applying for tuition assistance?
Only one tuition assistance application is required per family.
What if I have other children applying to or attending tuition-charging institutions?
The school’s tuition assistance program does consider a family’s tuition commitments to other institutions.
Before completing the tuition assistance application, can you tell me how much aid I will receive?
Each application is carefully reviewed and the decision is made based on all available information including the FACTS report. Therefore, we are unable to determine eligibility and the amount of aid without a completed and processed application.
How does tuition assistance work if I am separated, divorced, or never married?
Both custodial and non-custodial parents must apply for tuition assistance. Applications may be entirely separate or completed jointly.
The information is collected from both parents to determine the ability of all parties to financially support the education of their children. The school considers the financial resources of all living parents, step parents, and domestic partners, and requires the cooperation of all parties before tuition assistance awards are determined. No financial information will be viewable to another parent online, nor will the school share any financial information submitted by another parent.
The school is not bound by any disclaimers of financial responsibility or legal arrangements that may bind either parent. The school asks that all parties involved communicate directly with each other regarding the education of their children as the school cannot be an intermediary.
What if I am self-employed or have income from other sources?
If you have income from a business, farm, rental property, s‑corporation, partnership, or estate/trust, you must submit complete copies of all tax schedules along with your individual income tax returns including the following:
- Business: Schedule C or C-EZ (Form 1040)
- Farm: Schedule F (Form 1040) and Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization
- Rental Property: Schedule E (Form 1040)
- S-Corporation: Schedule E (Form 1040), Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 and Form 8825
- Partnership: Schedule E (Form 1040), Form 1065, Schedule K-1 and Form 8825
- Estates and Trusts: Schedule E (Form 1040), Form 1041, Schedule K-1 and Form 8825
- In addition, please complete and return the SSS Business/Farm Statement.
What happens if I miss the deadline for filing my application?
Late applicants will be put on a tuition assistance waitlist. The school will consider fully completed applications first.
What happens if I do not get my taxes in by the deadline?
A tax return is part of a fully complete application. Late applicants run the risk of being placed on a tuition assistance waitlist. The school will consider fully completed applications first.
What happens if I put my tax return on extension?
If you file an application for extension of your filing, you will need to provide the extension application to the school along with W-2s, 1099s, and a draft of your return. Depending on the completeness of the tax return, the school may make a provisional award. You will be required to provide the final filed tax return by October 31st. There may be a revision to your award as a result.