Demystifying Financial Aid: How to Afford Private School

Daren Worcester

Nov 17, 2023

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64 minute video

The Knox School (NY)

Financial aid helps make private school education a reality for many students. It's also an admissions step often ripe with questions. Watch our presentation with NAIS Vice President for Access and Affordability Mark Mitchell to learn about:

The financial aid process, timeline, and documentation needed
Factors schools consider when determining aid awards
Apply for aid as divorced or separated parents
Whether applying for aid can impact admission decisions
Financial aid waiting lists
Reapplying for aid annually
Financial aid awards by school
Tuition assistant options
Financial aid for international students

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