Financial Aid Process
Complete the Financial Aid Application
Beginning November 15, you may complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) online. You can complete the application here. If you are divorced or separated, the non-custodial parent must also submit a PFS as well as the appropriate tax forms by the same deadlines. The deadline for the PFS is January 15, 2010.
GPS uses School and Student Services (SSS) to process financial aid applications. SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools. Based on the financial information you provide, SSS gives us an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. This helps us make fair and objective financial aid decisions. Click here to read about the Girls Preparatory School Financial Aid Policy.
Submit Documents to SSS by NAIS
All tax documents should be sent directly to SSS. GPS will no longer be collecting any tax documents from families. You may send these by mail to:
SSS by NAIS
PO Box 449
Randolph, MA 02368
o A complete copy of your 2008 Federal Tax Return (including W-2s) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
o A completed Business/Farm Statement (if applicable), along with complete business tax returns, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
o A complete copy of your 2009 Federal Tax Return (including W-2s) by April 15, 2010.
Attend a Financial Aid Meeting
Parents of new applicants are required to schedule and attend a meeting with Andrew Phelps, Director of Financial Aid, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, in order to be considered for aid. Call 423-634-5440 to schedule the appointment.
Receive Financial Aid Award Letter
Financial Aid Award Letters for new students who have all paperwork completed will be mailed with the acceptance decision packet sent by the Admissions Office. Please note that new students must apply for admission and be accepted before an award can be offered. Contact the Admissions Office with any questions. Current students will receive award letters before re-enrollment contracts are due.
Your Financial Aid award will be final once you have completed each of the items above and returned a signed Enrollment Contract and Financial Aid Agreement.
