This program is available only to families who qualify for assistance by demonstrated need via registering with the School  and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) (http://www.nais.org/financialaid/sss/)  program of the National Association of Independent Schools.  

Assistance is offered to families who qualify on an as-available basis depending on the availability of these funds in the school’s budget. Currently, about 20% of Saklan families receive financial assistance for tuition.

Applying For Financial Aid

Adhering to all deadlines and dates is essential.

To apply for financial aid:

- Indicate your intention to apply for assistance on the Application for admission.

- A Parent’s Financial Statement form from the School and Student Service for financial aid will be forwarded to you.

- Complete and submit the Parents Financial Statement (PFS) for evaluation by the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton , NJ . Have the results of your application sent directly to Saklan.

- Submit the following documents directly to Saklan by February 1, 2004 :
A copy of your completed Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS)

Please note...

There are other avenues of funding available to families. We ask that you investigate them as possible resources that would supplement any financial aid award from the School. A full listing can be located online at www.baprivateschools.com/financing.htm. You are encouraged to apply for all that are appropriate.

In the case of divorce or separation, both parents/guardians are expected to contribute to the payment of their child’s tuition regardless of legal agreements. A student’s custodial and non-custodial parents, as well as those parents’ current spouses, are expected to submit an application to SSS for evaluation.

The Financial Aid Committee makes decisions regarding financial grants after a review of all information and independent of the admission process. Please be assured that all information will be kept in strictest confidence.

The School admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, assistance programs, athletic or other school administered programs.