How to Apply for Financial Assistance
How to Apply for Financial Assistance Please complete the financial assistance application and submit the requested materials by the deadlines indicated below. If your child is a current La Jolla Country Day School student, the application and supporting materials must be completed by Thursday, December 1, 2016. If your child is an applicant for the 2017-2018 school year, the application and supporting materials must be completed by Friday, February 3, 2017. Online financial assistance applications and related instructions can be found at the School and Student Services (SSS) website (https://sssbynais.force.com/familyportal/ familylogin). Application Process: Starting October 24, 2016, online financial assistance applications and related instructions can be found at https://sss.secure.force.com/familyportal. This must be completed by December 1, 2016 for current LJCDS students (whether or not currently receiving financial assistance) and February 3, 2017 for all prospective students applying to LJCDS. Part I • From the SSS website, create a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) account with your email address and a password if you are a new user. • If you applied for financial assistance last year, simply log in to the PFS as a returning family, using the email address and password you set up last year. • Begin a PFS for Academic Year 2016-17. Download the PFS Online Workbook and refer to on screen help for guidance along the way. You can log out of the PFS at any time, then return later to complete it. • After you have clicked submit, you’ll be brought to a payment screen. The fee of $48 is nonrefundable. Once your PFS is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from the SSS system. • If you have any questions, when completing the PFS, you may contact SSS customer service at 800-344-8328 or [email protected]. •
In a divorced or separated family, a separate PFS must be submitted for each parent.
Part II In addition to completing the online application, all applicants (new and returning) must submit the following information to SSS no later than December 1, 2016 for current LJCDS students (whether or not currently receiving financial assistance) and February 3, 2017 for all prospective students applying to LJCDS: • • •
A signed copy of your family's 2015 federal income tax return (Form 1040), including all supporting schedules and forms. A copy of your 2015 W-2s and/or 1099s (if applicable). You may electronically upload these documents to SSS under the “Manage Documents” section of your PFS application or mail the documents directly to “SSS by NAIS” at one of the following addresses: Mailing address (U.S. mail only): P.O. Box 449 Randolph, MA 02368 Overnight Mail: 15 Dan Road, Suite 102 Canton, MA 02021
Please be sure to list LJCDS as a recipient of the Report of Family Contribution (RFC). Our school code is 4444. Part III Additionally, the following must be submitted to SSS by April 17, 2017: • •
A signed copy of your 2016 federal income tax return, including all supporting schedules and forms. A copy of your 2016 W-2s and/or 1099s (if applicable).
The school reserves the right to ask for additional forms to complete the application review process. All financial assistance awards made prior to receiving the 2015 tax return or other required information are contingent upon receipt, review and acceptance by the school of all necessary documentation in order to make a final award. If you have any trouble navigating the SSS website or if you have further questions, please contact Director of Financial Assistance and Enrollment Management Brian Murphy at [email protected] or 858-453-3440 x104.
In a divorced or separated family, a separate PFS must be submitted for each parent.
Part II In addition to completing the online application, all applicants (new and returning) must submit the following information to SSS no later than December 1, 2016 for current LJCDS students (whether or not currently receiving financial assistance) and February 3, 2017 for all prospective students applying to LJCDS: • • •
A signed copy of your family's 2015 federal income tax return (Form 1040), including all supporting schedules and forms. A copy of your 2015 W-2s and/or 1099s (if applicable). You may electronically upload these documents to SSS under the “Manage Documents” section of your PFS application or mail the documents directly to “SSS by NAIS” at one of the following addresses: Mailing address (U.S. mail only): P.O. Box 449 Randolph, MA 02368 Overnight Mail: 15 Dan Road, Suite 102 Canton, MA 02021
Please be sure to list LJCDS as a recipient of the Report of Family Contribution (RFC). Our school code is 4444. Part III Additionally, the following must be submitted to SSS by April 17, 2017: • •
A signed copy of your 2016 federal income tax return, including all supporting schedules and forms. A copy of your 2016 W-2s and/or 1099s (if applicable).
The school reserves the right to ask for additional forms to complete the application review process. All financial assistance awards made prior to receiving the 2015 tax return or other required information are contingent upon receipt, review and acceptance by the school of all necessary documentation in order to make a final award. If you have any trouble navigating the SSS website or if you have further questions, please contact Director of Financial Assistance and Enrollment Management Brian Murphy at [email protected] or 858-453-3440 x104.
