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Financial Assistance

Andrews Osborne Academy offers limited need-based financial aid to qualifying U.S. students in grades 1 through 12. Families must apply each year for financial aid as award eligibility is determined solely by demonstrated need based on the data from School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) and verified by Andrews Osborne Academy.

SSS uses a family's 2009 federal income tax information to compute a recommendation of parental contribution towards the tuition expenses of a student. To determine an award, the school's Financial Aid Committee reviews the SSS computations, tax documents and any other supporting documentation provided to make applicable adjustments as necessary to the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS). Adjustments may be made to a family's PFS and/or income imputed for parents who voluntarily reduce their income (i.e. voluntarily terminating employment or being underemployed, returning to school, starting a business) OR are non-working, unless it can be documented they are disabled or otherwise unable to work OR fail to supply information requested.  To ensure a fair and accurate determination of financial need, all parents/guardians must file all of the necessary forms and comply fully with all of the guidelines and requirements of the financial aid process. The PFS considers such factors as gross taxable and non-taxable income, assets, liabilities, family size, and allowances for taxes and basic necessities. The contribution amount determined by SSS is a general recommendation and does not take into account individual school policies.

Financial Aid Application Procedures

  1. Complete the online Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) at http://sss.nais.org. Andrews Osborne Academy's school code is 1292. Questions about the PFS can be answered by calling the SSS helpline at (800) 344-8328 (Monday-Friday: 9 am-8 pm, Saturday: 9 am-4 pm) or emailing SSS at sss@nais.org.
     
  2. Submit copies of 2009 IRS Form 1040 including all schedules and W-2 and/or 1099s to SSS:
    SSS by NAIS, Application Processing Center
    PO Box 449, Randolph, MA 02368-0449

    For overnight mail, send the information to:
    SSS by NAIS, Application Processing Center
    437 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02021

    Business income tax forms must be submitted if a family's income is derived from a full or partial business ownership. Financial aid awards cannot be calculated until SSS has received all tax documents requested.
     
  3. Submit copies of 2008 IRS Form 1040 including all schedules and W-2 and/or 1099s to SSS if a family wants to be considered for a provisional award prior to January 13, 2009. Financial aid awards may be adjusted when SSS receives the 2009 documents which may impact the final award.

Financial Aid Timeline

  1. Preparation between now and March 5, 2010
    Complete the 2009 IRS income tax forms and the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS). Forward all documentation to SSS.
     
  2. Notification
    January 13, 2010: The first group of awards will be sent out to new students who have been accepted for the 2010-2011 school year. In order to be among the first group of award notifications, the financial aid application must be completed by December 18, 2009. These awards will be provisional pending the submission of 2009 documents to SSS.

    Financial aid applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after January 13, 2010.

Application Considerations

  • If parents are separated or divorced, both parents must complete the PFS and submit all required documentation to SSS.
  • If a parent files as a single parent and the whereabouts of the non-custodial parent are unknown, a written statement from an attorney, pastor/minister, or other appropriate third party official is needed stating that the child has had no contact with the non-custodial parent for a minimum of two years. The statement must be submitted to the Office of Admission at Andrews Osborne Academy.
  • If the child files a tax return, a copy must be submitted to SSS.

 


2010-2011 Scholarships

Andrews Osborne Academy, through the generosity of several constituents and annual giving, is able to offer scholarship opportunities to both new and returning students.  New students applying for scholarships and financial aid must first complete all admission requirements and receive notice of Admission to AOA before an award will be given.  Scholarship applications are due April 30, 2010. Please see each scholarship application for the requirements.
 

Margaret St. John Andrews Scholarships ($1,000 Award)

 

The Andrews School Alumnae Association Legacy Scholarships (Amount Varies)

 

Charles W. Hall Scholarship ($1,000 Award)

 

Melanie Williams Scholarship (Amount Varies)

 

Roberta M. Lee Alumnae Scholarship ($1,000 Award) and 
Ralph O. Hibschman Scholarship ($1,000 Award)