financial aid

Cost is on the minds of most families who are considering independent school. 
The diverse composition of the student body is among College Prep’s greatest strengths. We embrace the fact that pluralistic perspectives, backgrounds, and interests enhance outcomes for all of our students. We know that talent is broadly distributed, but opportunity is not. Our need-based financial aid program ensures that worthy students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds can attend College Prep. 

College Prep’s financial aid program is designed to bridge the gap between what a family can afford to pay and the full cost of tuition. A family whose financial situation is stable during their time at College Prep can expect similar levels of financial aid each year. There is  generous support for non-tuition expenses for all financial aid recipients.

Our goal is to make the financial aid process as transparent as possible. We offer three informational webinars during the season and encourage you to reach out individually to ask questions. All families have unique financial circumstances and we hope to understand yours as we consider a partnership between your family and College Prep for high school.

Nồng nhiệt,
Jonathan Zucker
Director of Financial Aid & Enrollment
jonathan@college-prep.org  510.420.2345

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College Prep awards financial aid based on the methodology used by Clarity Financial Aid as well as our own policies. Clarity’s common application is the heart of the financial aid process and is shared by most Bay Area independent schools. Clarity customer service may be reached at support@clarityapp.com.

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  • Application Steps

    Step 1:  Complete your financial aid application through Clarity Financial Aid
    • Due December 1, 2024 for returning financial aid families
    • Due January 9, 2025 for new financial aid applicants 
    • Visit the Clarity website to get started on your application
    • The fee to submit your application is $60. Fee waivers are automatically granted to families who qualify. If this fee is a hardship and you do not automatically qualify for a waiver, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@college-prep.org.

    Step 2: Upload 2024 Federal Tax Form 1040 to your Clarity account 

    Due February 9, 2025: First-time financial aid applicants to College Prep should upload 2024 W-2s and their most recent pay stub to Clarity. 

important dates

The financial aid season opens in September when the application launches. College Prep offers a series of webinars in the fall and winter for those curious about the process or looking for support. The financial aid application is due in January and families are notified of admissions and financial aid decisions in March.

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  • Important Dates by Month

    • September 1, 2024: Clarity application opens to apply for the 2025-26 school year.
    • November 6, 2024, 4:00 PM: Affording College Prep: Demystifying Financial Aid webinar (1st of 3 offerings) via Zoom.
    • December 1, 2024: Financial aid application due for returning applicants.
    • December 6, 2024, 10:00 AM: Affording College Prep: Demystifying Financial Aid webinar (2nd of 3 offerings) via Zoom.
    • January 6, 2025, 6:00 PM: Affording College Prep: Demystifying Financial Aid webinar (3rd of 3 offerings)via Zoom.
    • January 9, 2025: Financial aid application due for new applicants.
    • February 9, 2025: Upload 2024 W-2s and most recent paystub to Clarity by this date for all new College Prep financial aid applicants. 
    • March 21, 2025, 4:00 PM:  Financial aid notifications sent to newly admitted students via the application portal
    • March 28, 2025, 10:00 AM: Response deadline for newly-admitted students. No exceptions to this due date and time will be granted.

Tư vấn

There are no questions too big or small in the daunting financial aid process. Some want to know how applying for financial aid impacts their child’s chances for admission. Others are curious about how the school considers non-custodial parents. Please read below for answers to common questions about the process.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Những điều cơ bản về hỗ trợ tài chính tại College Prep là gì?
    College Prep's need-based financial aid program is designed to bridge the gap between what a family can afford to pay and the full cost of College Prep's tuition. The Financial Aid Committee determines each family's demonstrated need by evaluating your Clarity application and supporting documents. 

    Có cơ hội nhận học bổng dựa trên thành tích không?
    No, all financial aid at College Prep is need based.
     
    Ai đủ điều kiện nộp đơn xin hỗ trợ tài chính?
    Tất cả các sinh viên college prep hiện tại và tương lai có đủ điều kiện để nộp đơn xin viện trợ, bất kể cấp lớp của họ hoặc tình trạng hỗ trợ tài chính hiện tại.
     
    Yêu cầu hỗ trợ tài chính có thể ảnh hưởng đến cơ hội được nhận vào học của con tôi không?
    The school’s financial aid budget is able to meet the need of most eligible applicants. In some years, the outcomes of a small percentage of qualified students may be impacted once the financial aid budget is expended.
     
    Nếu tôi không nộp đơn hoặc không đủ điều kiện nhận hỗ trợ tài chính, tôi có thể trả học phí đầy đủ trong một năm và sau đó nộp đơn xin hỗ trợ tài chính không?
    College Prep giả định rằng tất cả các sinh viên ghi danh mà không nhận được hỗ trợ tài chính sẽ có thể trả học phí đầy đủ mỗi năm. Trừ khi hoàn cảnh gia đình của bạn thay đổi đáng kể trong khi con bạn là học sinh tại trường, hỗ trợ tài chính sẽ không được trao trong những năm tiếp theo.
     
    Tôi có phải nộp đơn xin hỗ trợ tài chính mỗi năm không?
    Yes, all financial aid recipients must reapply for financial aid each year. Awards are given for one academic year at a time. A family whose financial situation remains relatively unchanged can generally expect the same percentage of their tuition to be covered by financial aid from year-to-year. For current College Prep families, all future financial aid awards are contingent upon payment of the prior year’s account.
     
    Khi nào tôi sẽ nhận được quyết định liên quan đến hỗ trợ tài chính?
    For new students, financial aid decisions are sent alongside admission decisions on March 21, 2025. Returning students receive financial aid awards at the same time they receive their enrollment agreement for the following year, typically in February.
     
    Có điểm trung bình tối thiểu cần thiết để duy trì đủ điều kiện hỗ trợ tài chính của học sinh không?
    No, College Prep maintains the same standards of academic performance and behavior for all students.
     
    Thông tin của tôi có được giữ bí mật không?
    Các ứng dụng hỗ trợ tài chính chỉ được xem xét bởi Ủy ban Hỗ trợ Tài chính. Nhà trường bảo vệ tính bảo mật của các đơn xin hỗ trợ tài chính, hồ sơ và quyết định trong khi tôn trọng quyền của mỗi gia đình để thảo luận về kết quả hỗ trợ tài chính của riêng mình một cách thích hợp.
     
    Hỗ trợ tài chính có bao gồm học phí ngoài học phí và các chi phí khác không?
    Non-tuition expenses are typically $1,000 - $1,500 annually. Financial aid recipients can expect to receive about the same percentage of their non-tuition costs covered as their tuition costs. For example, a student receiving a financial aid award equal to 50% of tuition will have about half of their non-tuition expenses paid for by the school. Non-tuition expenses include books, the Intraterm program, and the annual laptop fee among others.
     
    What information will the Financial Aid Committee need if I am divorced, separated, or do not live with my child's other parent?
    If a student’s parents are divorced, separated, or never married, both parents (custodial & non-custodial) are required to submit separate financial aid applications and all required documentation. If a child’s parent is remarried or living with someone other than the natural or adoptive parent, the Committee requires financial information from all adults to determine household expenses and capacity to pay by household.
     
    Điều gì sẽ xảy ra nếu cha mẹ không nuôi con của con tôi không sẵn sàng hoàn thành đơn xin hỗ trợ tài chính?
    Financial aid is determined by each household’s ability to pay, not their willingness. If the non-custodial parent has little or no contact with their child for a significant period of time, and provides no financial support, the application requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Financial Aid Committee. In such cases, College Prep requires a written statement from a non-family member (such as a family lawyer, clergy person, social worker, or school official) who is aware of the family situation in a professional capacity. If the non-custodial parent is providing financial support and/or is in contact with their child, College Prep requires their participation to be considered for financial aid.
     
    Tôi là một phụ huynh ở nhà và không làm việc bên ngoài nhà. Gia đình tôi vẫn sẽ được xem xét hỗ trợ tài chính?
    To treat families equitably, College Prep typically attributes a small income for stay-at-home parents to the financial aid methodology. Exceptions to this policy may occur if a parent is caring for a child not yet of school age, a child with a disability, a seriously ill child, parent, or grandparent, or if a parent is disabled and cannot work. Please include these circumstances in the "Other Considerations" section of financial aid application.
     
    Nếu chúng tôi không đủ khả năng để trả tiền đóng góp của gia đình sau khi một giải thưởng được thực hiện, là có một quá trình kháng cáo?
    If you feel that you cannot pay the family contribution, please contact the Financial Aid Office and provide additional documentation supporting your request.
     
    Nếu tôi vẫn còn thắc mắc về hỗ trợ tài chính, tôi nên liên hệ với ai?
    Please contact Jonathan Zucker, Director of Financial Aid, at 510.420.2345 or jonathan@college-prep.org
Please Note: There is a $60 application fee for financial aid. The fee is automatically waived for families who qualify based on their income. There is a separate $100 fee for the application for admission to College Prep. If this fee is a hardship, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

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