You must have completed your prior year tax forms, therefore the application is NOT possible to complete for most families until early winter. The deadline for the tuition assistance application and paystubs is early January. All other required tax forms are due mid-February.
To be considered for Tuition Assistance or ELFA support before the school year starts, tuition assistance applications are due by early January and ELFA Applications are typically due in May. Please review the application instructions and return with all required documentation. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be processed.
Families eligible for ELFA funding will first receive support through the City’s program. Additional school-based aid may be available if needed.
Yes, families receiving tuition assistance may also qualify for support with fees such as the application fee or extended care.
Yes, families reapply each year. If your financial situation remains essentially the same, your level of support will likely remain stable.
We review each application individually and confidentially, using financial documents such as tax returns and pay stubs to assess need.
Any family who feels the cost of tuition would create a financial hardship is encouraged to apply. Assistance is based on demonstrated financial need.