Tuition Assistance
Our Commitment
Greenspring Montessori School is committed to making its educational programs accessible to families of all socio-economic backgrounds. To do this, we award tuition assistance to families who cannot afford to pay the full cost of tuition. Approximately one third of our students receive tuition assistance.
Application and Award Process
Tuition assistance awards at Greenspring Montessori School are need-based, and are determined through a thorough evaluative process beginning with a family’s application through FACTS Management Company, a secure online program that evaluates a family’s ability to pay tuition based on a variety of factors. Among the factors considered are: income, net worth, housing costs, number of children paying tuition, and cost of living for our area.
Upon receiving the FACTS recommendation, Greenspring Montessori School’s Tuition Assistance Committee evaluates the recommended award based upon our applicant pool and available dollars. We evaluate each application on a case-by-case basis and review all applications comparatively to ensure equity and fairness in our decisions.
Important Dates
December 1st – FACTS portal begins accepting Tuition Assistance applications for the following school year
January 19th – Tuition Assistance Deadline for Current Families (please note that applications must be completed and verified by FACTS by this date)
January 31st – Tuition Assistance Deadline for New Families (please note that applications must be completed and verified by FACTS by this date)
February 2nd – Communication of Tuition Assistance Award decisions to returning families
February 16th – Admissions Notification Date for those who have completed the admissions process by the January 31st deadline. Tuition Assistance Award decisions will be sent with Admissions notifications for those whose Tuition Assistance applications have been completed and verified by FACTS by the January 31st deadline.
After the dates above, Tuition Assistance will be offered on a case-by-case basis as funds allow.
Steps in the Tuition Assistance Process
1. To begin your application, click on this link to FACTS. The application will take 30-45 minutes to complete. Once you begin, you will create a username and password that will allow you to exit the application and return at a later time, if needed.
2. To complete the online application, you will need your 2022 Federal income tax return and W-2. Other financial information, such as household income and expenses, utility information, insurance costs (home, life, auto, medical), medical expenses, etc. may also be requested.
4. An application fee is required and can be paid to FACTS online by credit card.
5. Applications must be submitted in their entirety by the Tuition Assistance deadline. Applications received after this date will be reviewed in order of date received, if funds remain for disbursement.
6. Your family will receive a letter notifying you of the Tuition Assistance Committee’s decision about your application on the Notification Date.
7. Tuition Assistance appeals can be sent via email to admissions@greenspringmontessori.org. In order for the Tuition Assistance Committee to fully consider an appeal, please write a letter detailing the circumstances that contribute to your appeal and the amount of additional funds sought. You may attach any supporting documents you feel may be helpful to the Tuition Assistance Committee. We request that your appeal be made within two weeks of your award letter’s date.
Contact Us
For additional Tuition Assistance information, or if you have questions, please contact us at admissions@greenspringmontessori.org or 410-321-8555.