General information needed to complete the application:
Current income
Household expenses
Current asset and debt information
Smart Aid school code: 13741
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 2021-22 award year, the 2019 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 (2019 forms are required for the 2021-22 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Continuing students are notified by mid-January of awards for the next year. Incoming students are notified in conjunction with their admissions notifications.
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.