The approach to tuition support at The Healdsburg School (THS) is consistent with our mission.  The purpose of tuition support grants is to offer all families the opportunity to attend THS.  Tuition support grants are used to offset tuition costs and do not need to be paid back.  Rich with diversity, the residents of Sonoma County are ethnically, economically, culturally, and geographically varied.  THS is committed to enrolling a student body that represents all residents of Sonoma County.

 

THS is dedicated to working with families to help them meet the expenses of an independent school education.  THS offers tuition support grants to families from all income levels, including middle income families.

 

Determination of tuition support grants will depend on the following:  

  • Availability of tuition support resources from the School
  • Completion of Student and School Service (SSS) on-line application, available on November 1, 2009 (THS school code: 4614) 
  • Completion of THS Individualized Tuition Worksheet
  • Copies of 2008 Federal 1040 tax returns (deadline: February 14, 2010)
  • Copies of 2009 Federal 1040 tax returns (deadline: April 15, 2010)

Please Note:

  • Applicants applying after the deadline will be considered if funds are still available
  • Tuition Support Grants are included with the enrollment contract mailed to applicants
  • All grants are for one year; grants must be reapplied for each year by all parents
  • All submitted documents are confidential

How to Apply for Tuition Assistance

  • Adhere to the February 14, 2010 deadline for all required documents outlined below
  • Complete the online Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) financial aid application for the 2010-11 Academic Year at: www.nais.org/financialaid/sss and click the box labeled “SSS ONLINE”. The school code for THS is 4614
  • If the application fee is in any way a hardship for your family, please contact the Admissions Director, Deanna Fontanes-Halliday, to receive a waiver for the SSS Application Fee
  • Complete your Individualized Tuition Worksheet and submit directly to the school on or before the deadline of February 14, 2010
  • A copy of your 2008 Federal 1040 tax return must be received by the school on or before the deadline of February 14, 2010.  Do not send your tax return documents to SSS
  • A copy of your 2009 Federal 1040 tax return will be required on or before April 15, 2010
  • In the case of a divorce or separation, both parents are required to submit a copy of their 2008 Federal 1040 tax return on or before the deadline of February 14, 2010, as well as a copy of their 2009 Federal 1040 tax return on or before April 15, 2010


The Healdsburg School does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race,
religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical,
mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment
on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.