Brookwood Admissions

1. Open the Door to Brookwood
2. Open House
3. The Admissions Process
4. Tuition

1. Apply Online
2. Financial Aid Information
3. Secondary School Placement

Admissions

Financial Aid

The purpose of financial aid is to assist families who would not otherwise have the resources to attend Brookwood. Our goal is to enroll a student body that represents a cross section of the greater North Shore area. Financial aid is available for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

1. 1. Parent must request financial aid materials checking the financial aid request box on the admissions application.
2. 2. The school will send families requesting to apply for aid the School Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) forms. These forms need to be completed and sent to SSS with the processing fee - pay special attention to the deadline. Contact Tom Murphy, Director of Finance and Operations, if this fee is in any way a hardship for your family. If applying after the deadline, please send the Parents’ Financial Statement form to SSS with the fee and send a copy to Tom Murphy at Brookwood School. Always make a copy for your own records.
3. 3. The prior year's federal 1040 tax return must be sent to the school by January 6 for returning students and by February 1 for applicants. A copy of the current federal 1040 tax return must be forwarded to the school no later than May 1 for returning students and applicants. Do not send tax return papers to SSS. In the case of a divorce or separation, both parents should submit a copy of their 1040 forms.
4. 4. Financial aid grants will be sent to new applicant parents with the offer to enroll.

Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid

Will my child’s admission be affected if we apply for financial aid?

The first decision Brookwood makes is to determine if your child will be successful at Brookwood School. Once the application file is complete, the Admission Committee meets to determine which students will be accepted then the Financial Aid Committee meets to allocate aid and offers grants to those students who have been accepted. It is possible that students who have been accepted will not receive a financial aid grant because the limited financial aid funds have been allocated.

What determines whether or not a student qualifies for financial aid?

All financial aid grants are based on financial need. Each request for aid is assessed individually; Brookwood uses SSS (School and Student Service) to process financial data. The need assessment is based on family income and expenses, assets and liabilities, family size, parents’ age and the number of children attending tuition charging schools. Each year families qualify for more financial aid than is available. Those families who do not receive aid will be placed on the financial aid wait list according to the family’s request.

After receiving a financial aid grant, do we need to reapply each year?

Yes, because family finances can change, families must apply for financial aid each year. Unless there is a significant change in a family’s financial situation, the Financial Aid Committee strives to award a level similar to the previous year’s grant.

Does Brookwood offer merit scholarships?

All Brookwood students are admitted on merit. There are no financial rewards for merit.

Do financial aid grants cover the full cost of tuition?

No. The Financial Aid Committee makes the grant decisions for each family based on need. There are no students at Brookwood who receive a “full ride;” each family contributes financially according to their ability to do so.

How do I apply for financial aid if I’m separated or divorced?

Both natural parents are required to contribute to the cost of a Brookwood education to the best of their ability. The non-custodial parent must also complete all aspects of the financial aid application process including submitting SSS forms and federal tax returns.