St. Christopher's School

Financial Aid

St. Christopher’s offers more than $3.3 million to help deserving students who could not otherwise afford to attend. All financial assistance is need-based. St. Christopher's does not offer merit, academic, artistic or athletic scholarships.

All financial information is held in strictest confidence and is reviewed only by those directly responsible for determining need. Admission decisions are made independently of finances; a family is informed of a grant after admission is offered.

Did you know?

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24%

of the student body receives assistance
$3.3M

St. Christopher's awarded more than $3.3 million in need-based financial assistance for the 2018-2019 school year
$14,356

is the average grant size

How Need is Determined

Families file a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) with the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS), a division of the National Association of Independent Schools. For information, visit http://sss.nais.org. Based on financial information provided by a family, SSS calculates what funds a family should have available for educational expenses. Numerous factors are considered, including the number of children families have at tuition charging schools as well as parent student loan debt. Using this information, the school determines the amount of aid we can offer. Awards are made on a yearly basis. A PFS must be filed each year in order to renew aid. The school will make adjustments if financial needs change.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

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Step 1: Express Interest in Applying for Aid

Indicate on the application for admission that you are interested in financial aid. Our office will send the instructions for applying in December of the year preceding enrollment. If your son is currently enrolled and receives financial aid, this information will automatically be sent. If your son is enrolled but not currently receiving aid, call the office to request instructions.
Step 2: Access the PFS

Once an application for admission is filed or a request for a returning student is sent, you may access the PFS by going to www.sss.nais.org/parents. A copy of IRS Form 1040 for the current year must be sent to SSS before a grant is credited to a student’s account.
Step 3: For Self-Employed Parents

Parents who are self-employed need to complete the SSS Business and Farm Statement and submit it to SSS. That form can be downloaded from the SSS website.
Step 4: For Parents who are Separated or Divorced

In cases where parents are separated or divorced, both parents should complete the Parents' Financial Statement. St. Christopher's will consider the assets of both natural parents, if living, before making an award.

Alternative Payment Plans

Interest-Free Payment Plan
St. Christopher’s School offers the services of Tuition Management Systems. The interest-free payment plan allows families to allocate school expenses over smaller monthly installments, which are paid over the course of the school year. The only cost is an enrollment fee, which ranges from $35 to $70 depending on the plan selected. Payment options include a 4 equal-pay-plan or a monthly option.

529 Savings Plan
You can also now pay for private school tuition with a 529 College Savings Plan. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allows families to use 529 plans to pay up to $10,000 per year in tuition expenses at elementary or secondary private schools. Parents may want to consult with a financial advisor to evaluate the potential benefits available under this law.

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Hamill Jones 00

Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

(804) 282-3185 x4620

Washington & Lee University - BA
University of Richmond - MLA

jonesh@stcva.org
Nikki Jones

Lower School and Admissions and Financial Aid Administrative Assistant

Longwood University - BS

jonesn@stcva.org