Applying for Tuition Assistance
SBMS devotes significant funds each year to a Tuition Assistance budget that helps assist families. In turn, our school community benefits by attracting students that otherwise would not have been able to attend. In fact, approximately 35-40% of our families receive some amount of financial assistance.
Students are awarded Tuition Assistance based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Every family is required to pay some portion of the tuition. Families receiving Tuition Assistance are asked to reapply each year. However, once tuition assistance has been awarded, prior recipients are given first preference in subsequent years. To remain eligible, the family must continue to demonstrate financial need and complete the application on time.
The Tuition Assistance Application is open.
This year, we are using Clarity Financial Aid to process Tuition Assistance applications. Based on the financial information you provide on the Tuition Assistance application, we will receive an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. This estimate is a starting point to help us make fair and objective Tuition Assistance decisions. The information provided allows us to use a uniform methodology to annually assess each family's ability to pay for education.
Detailed instructions and FAQs will be available once we open applications for this year.
If you have any questions about the Tuition Assistance process, please contact Bridget Fredericks at 805-682-2989, ext. 321 or via email.
The Tuition Assistance Application is open.
This year, we are using Clarity Financial Aid to process Tuition Assistance applications. Based on the financial information you provide on the Tuition Assistance application, we will receive an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. This estimate is a starting point to help us make fair and objective Tuition Assistance decisions. The information provided allows us to use a uniform methodology to annually assess each family's ability to pay for education.
Detailed instructions and FAQs will be available once we open applications for this year.
If you have any questions about the Tuition Assistance process, please contact Bridget Fredericks at 805-682-2989, ext. 321 or via email.
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Deadlines
Families applying for Tuition Assistance must complete the application and submit necessary documents by Friday, January 10, 2025 (returning families) or by Monday, February 3, 2025 (applicant families).Tuition Assistance awards are determined by the Tuition Assistance Award Committee. Awards for applicant families are determined in March each year and will be mailed with your child’s admission decision. Please remember that we cannot consider your application for Tuition Assistance until all required forms and documents are complete and submitted. Tuition Assistance applications submitted by the above deadlines will be given priority.
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Santa Barbara Middle School ● 1321 Alameda Padre Serra ● Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Tel: 805-682-2989 ● office@sbms.org
Tel: 805-682-2989 ● office@sbms.org
