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Affording Shore
Affordability Process
Families with a wide range of incomes may qualify for financial assistance. Awards are need-based and take into account circumstances that are unique to each family. We are always happy to discuss your questions, and we encourage you to generously share information and details on your financial assistance forms. As you begin the application process, please make special note of the following policies and perspectives on financial assistance at Shore:
- All financial assistance is based on an individual family’s need. No award is made on the basis of a student’s academic, athletic, or other talents.
- While family income is an important consideration in the size of the grant, factors such as assets, liabilities and the number of children in tuition-charging schools or colleges are also considered.
- All parents of each financial assistance applicant are expected to complete forms and to support the applicant financially to the extent that they can.
- Financial assistance application forms must be submitted each year. Families can expect the same level of support throughout each child’s years at Shore if demonstrated need remains the same. Conversely, financial assistance is likely to change if the family situation changes significantly.
- While Shore strives to communicate both admissions and financial assistance decisions on the same timetable, applying for admissions and financial assistance are two separate processes. Applying for financial assistance has no bearing on the Admissions Committee’s decision regarding acceptance to the school.
- All applications for financial assistance are held in strictest confidence. Only members of the Financial Assistance Committee have access to records.
Step One
Learn about Financial Assistance Policies and Procedures
Shore Country Day School partners with School and Student Services (SSS) in our financial assistance process. To begin your annual financial assistance application, you will complete SSS’s Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). Completing the PFS online will save you time and money, and help us make our financial assistance decisions more quickly.
The PFS is a comprehensive application that will take some time to complete. Give yourself the time you need by not waiting until the deadline to begin. You’ll need your most recent tax return before beginning the PFS. We also recommend that you review the wide range of materials, downloads and webinars that SSS has put together to help families with the financial assistance process. They can be found at the SSS Website.
Please see Financial Assistance FAQ's for more detailed information.
The PFS is a comprehensive application that will take some time to complete. Give yourself the time you need by not waiting until the deadline to begin. You’ll need your most recent tax return before beginning the PFS. We also recommend that you review the wide range of materials, downloads and webinars that SSS has put together to help families with the financial assistance process. They can be found at the SSS Website.
Please see Financial Assistance FAQ's for more detailed information.
Step Two
How to Complete and Process the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) Online
- Beginning as early as October 1, 2021, go to the SSS website.
- Click on the green “Apply Now” button to enter the PFS Online.
- Create your PFS Online account with your email address and a password. Enter the school code for Shore: 7354. If you applied for financial assistance last year, simply login to the PFS Online as a Returning Family, using the email address and password you set up last year.
- Begin a PFS for Academic Year 2022-23. Download the PFS Online Workbook and refer to on-screen help for guidance along the way. You can log out of the PFS Online at any time, then return later to complete it or make changes.
- Please be sure to include all Non-Taxable information, such as 401(k), 403(b) plans, Fringe Benefits (Life, Disability, Dependent Care, Medical Reimbursement, Health Spending Accounts, Medical/Dental Premiums, etc.). Do NOT leave blank.
- After you have pressed submit, you’ll be brought to a payment screen. The fee of $55 is non-refundable. Submit your PFS and payment.
- After submitting your PFS, please view or print your Family Report to confirm all information is correct.
Step Three
Upload Required Documents Directly to SSS
- All required documents listed below must be uploaded directly to SSS.
- 2020 Tax Return (if not submitted previously), with all schedules and W-2s/1099s (1040, 1040A or 1040EZ).
- A copy of your last paystub dated in December 2021 with year-ending totals.
- W2's and/or 1099s
- 2021 Tax Return (when completed), with all schedules and W-2’s/1099s (1040, 1040A or 1040EZ).
- 2020 and 2021 Business Tax Return if applicable.
- SSS Business/Farm Statement, if applicable. Please note as of 2015, this document is included in the PFS itself and is no longer a separate document.
If you are unable to complete the PFS online, please contact the Business Office directly.
Assistance Timeline
October 1
Financial Assistance process begins.
January 1 (Current Shore Families)
PFS application and supporting document: last paystub dated in December 2021 with year-ending totals uploaded to the SSS portal.
February 1 (Current Shore Families)
Supporting documents must be uploaded to the SSS portal: W-2s and/or 1099s.
February 15 (Admissions New Candidates)
Supporting documents must be uploaded to the SSS portal: W-2s and/or 1099s.
February 15 (Admissions New Candidates)
PFS application and supporting documents (2020 Taxes, Dec 2021 paystub, 2021 W-2s and/or 1099s) must be uploaded to the SSS portal.
February/March
Financial Assistance offers mailed to families who have submitted all required documents.
Financial Assistance offers mailed to families who have submitted all required documents.
March
Parent response to Shore's Financial Assistance offer is due.
April 15
2021 signed tax return, accompanying schedules, and supporting documents from all family wage earners must be uploaded to SSS. No Financial Assistance offer can be considered final until your 2021 tax forms have been reviewed by Shore.
