Geffen Academy at UCLA Cost & Tuition Assistance

Smart Aid Application

1 . Complete the Smart Aid Application

https://smartaidforparents.com/#/login

General information needed to complete the application:

Current income
Household expenses
Current asset and debt information

2 . Documents to Upload onto the Smart Aid Website

After completing the application you will be prompted to upload the following documents to the Smart Aid website:

Tax return (for the 2020-21 award year the 2018 tax return is required) with all schedules (this includes if you have either an S-Corp or Partnership listed on Schedule E or your 1040, please submit the corresponding K-1's and form 1065 or 1120S)
All W-2 and/or 1099 forms (2018 form are required for the 2020-21 year)
Most recent pay stubs (if applicable)

Tuition Assistance Guidelines and Policies

Tuition Assistance is awarded on the basis of family financial circumstances.
In evaluating the amount of aid needed to meet tuition costs, the Tuition Assistance Committee takes into account the family’s other children (ages, schools they attend), additional dependents, all sources of income, household expenses, assets and debts.
The Tuition Assistance application process occurs at the same time as application for admissions. However, the decisions to accept and to award assistance are separate.
Tuition Assistance renewal applicants are given priority (applicant must meet the priority application deadline). Then, consideration is given to continuing students seeking aid for the first time who have met the priority application deadline.
Priority for Tuition Assistance to incoming students is given first to initial admits that meet the priority application deadline.
Renewal of Tuition Assistance is based on continued financial need, and new forms and tax returns must be submitted each year. All Tuition Assistance awards are contingent upon payment in full of the prior year’s account.
In the case of divorced or separated parents, both parents must submit financial information on the Smart Aid application. That can be done on one application or separate applications. Both parents must submit tax forms, W-2 or 1099 forms and paystubs to Smart Aid.
If one parent has no contact with the family, the custodial parent should submit third-party verification explaining the situation, (i.e. court documents, or other individual with knowledge of the situation).

Tuition Assistance FAQ

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

Q. What is Smart Aid?

Smart Aid for Parents is a third-party company with whom we contract to analyze tuition assistance applications and supporting materials to estimate family financial contribution to education.
Q. Who can apply for Tuition Assistance?

All families are encouraged to apply for Tuition Assistance. Awards are given based on financial need taking into consideration all sources of income, expenses, debts and assets.
Q. When should I apply for Tuition Assistance?

The application is available in early October.
Q. Are there payment plans available?

Tuition can be paid in one payment, four quarterly payments or 10 monthly payments.
Q. What documents will I need to submit with my Tuition Assistance application?

Recent tax returns with all schedules, W-2s and/or 1099s must be submitted to Smart Aid as part of the tuition assistance process. Smart Aid or Geffen Academy may request additional documents or information.
Q. What if parents are divorced or separated?

In the case of divorced or separated parents, both parents must submit financial information on the Smart Aid application. That can be done on one application or separate applications. Both parents must submit tax forms, W-2 or 1099 forms and paystubs to Smart Aid. If one parent has no contact with the family, the custodial parent should submit third-party verification explaining the situation, i.e. by clergy, school administrator, or other individual with knowledge of the situation.
Q. Are there merit or athletic scholarships?

Geffen Academy does not award merit or athletic scholarships.
Q. When will I be notified of the Tuition Assistance award?

Continuing students are notified by mid-January of awards for the next year. Incoming students are notified in conjunction with their admissions notifications.
Q. Do I have to reapply for Tuition Assistance each year?

Families must complete the Smart Aid application every year. Awards are dependent on the financial need for each year and may change from year to year due to changes in a family's financial circumstances.
Q. Are there other expenses?

Please see the table above.

Cost & Tuition Assistance

2019-2020 Tuition and Fees

Other Costs

2020-21 Tuition Assistance Important Dates:

Smart Aid Application

Tuition Assistance Guidelines and Policies

Tuition Assistance FAQ

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

Q. What is Smart Aid?

Q. Who can apply for Tuition Assistance?

Q. When should I apply for Tuition Assistance?

Q. Are there payment plans available?

Q. What documents will I need to submit with my Tuition Assistance application?

Q. What if parents are divorced or separated?

Q. Are there merit or athletic scholarships?

Q. When will I be notified of the Tuition Assistance award?

Q. Do I have to reapply for Tuition Assistance each year?

Q. Are there other expenses?

For Questions Please Contact:

TUITION ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT