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Thank you for your interest in financial assistance for the 2012/2013 school year. St. Anne’s Episcopal School uses the online service of Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to process financial aid applications; FAST will be the standard submission format for all applications. FAST provides our school with a need-based financial aid analysis service which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition.
While the availability of the school’s resources, the number of qualified applicants, and overall budgetary constraints influence financial assistance decisions, St. Anne’s is committed to making grants available to as many eligible applicants as possible. In an effort to make the process fair to all, St. Anne’s considers the following when making award decisions:
• The primary responsibility for financing a student’s education rests with the family.
• Both parents are expected to contribute to tuition. For non-working parents whose children are enrolled in school, St. Anne’s imputes an annual income for the non-working parent.
• Financial aid is granted on a yearly basis and renewal is not automatic.
• The Financial Aid Committee manages your financial aid application and associated grant with the strictest confidentiality; we expect families receiving aid to do the same and not discuss their award with other parents or with teachers. Failure to honor this policy could result in withdrawal of the award or jeopardize your eligibility for a future grant.
• In the case of divorce or separation, St. Anne’s requires both parents to file an application. The fee covers both applications, and each application will be processed confidentially by FAST (see additional information on this subject matter in the User Guide available for download on the school’s website).
The application process is as follows:
• Click on the FAST link in the top right margin of this page.
• The application process is self-guided. You may navigate in and out of the program allowing you to partially complete an application and resume the process at a later time. Please note that online e-mail and a 24/7 helpline is provided. Please do not call the school with questions.
• The application fee is $36.00 and will need to be paid via credit card at the conclusion of the session. If you do not have a credit card, please call the business manager for assistance.
• After completing the online application, you will be required to mail your 2011 tax returns (Federal and State) including all tax schedules including business tax returns, 2011 W-2 and your final 2010 pay stub to the following address: FAST Processing/ISM, 1316 N. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19806-2594. Please note that an envelope is enclosed with this mailing for your convenience; including St. Anne’s name on the outside of the envelope will ensure faster processing of your application.
• Your tax return must follow the online submission Make your tax appointment early.
If you are able to meet the deadlines, you will be notified of your financial aid grant in mid-March, 2012.
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FAST User Guide English
FAST User Guide Spanish
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