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Brookwood is committed to enrolling 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 whose families do not otherwise have the resources to attend Brookwood. Each year, Brookwood awards more than $1 million in financial aid. The following is the tuition for the 2011-2012 school year.

Tuition fully covers all mandatory costs including lunch, daily snacks, yearbook, class picture, literary magazine, athletics (except ice hockey), field trips, overnight trips, books and supplies at all grade levels.  Optional fees such as Learning Skills, Reach, after school classes and transportation are billed on a monthly basis.

Families have three options to pay tuition:

• One-payment option: 100% of remaining tuition (after enrollment deposit) due July 1.
• Two-payment option: 60% of remaining tuition (after enrollment deposit) due July 1, with remaining balance due December 1.
• Ten-payment option: Monthly payment plan with payments due from May through February.

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 which represents a cross section of the greater North Shore area. Financial aid is available for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Each year, Brookwood awards more than $1,000,000 in financial aid.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, check the appropriate box on the admissions application. We will send you detailed information about Brookwood’s financial aid program and policies. All financial aid materials must be sent directly to SSS by NAIS.

Mailing address:
SSS by NAIS
P.O. Box 449
Randolph, MA 02368

Courier address (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
SSS by NAIS
437 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021

The following must be submitted to SSS by NAIS no later than February 1, 2012.

• Parents' Financial Statement (PFS). You can begin the PFS as early as November 1, 2011. You are encouraged to complete the PFS online to speed processing time. Click here to complete a Parents' Financial Statement.  Contact NAIS customer service, 800-344-8328, for answers to questions about completing the PFS. Paper forms are available by request from Brookwood’s business office, 978-526-4500.  You may also click here to download the PFS paper form and instruction booklet. 
• Signed copies of your family's 2010 federal tax return (1040), including all supporting schedules and forms
• 2010 W-2s and/or 1099s (if applicable)
• 2011 W-2s and/or 1099s (if applicable)

The following must be submitted to SSS by NAIS as soon as possible:

• Signed copy of your 2011 Federal Tax return, including all supporting schedules and forms.

Any award that is made prior to receiving the 2011 tax return or income verification forms is tentative. This documentation is required in order to make a final award of financial aid.

In a divorced or separated family, a separate PFS must be submitted for each household.

Please be sure to list Brookwood School as a recipient of the Report of Family Contribution (RFC). Our school code is 1888.

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.