Financial Aid
Financial aid at FSW is based on need as principally determined through FACTS Business Solutions for Education (FACTS) report and an application letter requesting a specific amount of assistance. Reapplication for financial aid is required on a yearly basis. In the allocation of Financial Aid, families who are already enrolled at FSW receive priority, if they apply before the first Financial Aid Application deadline of January 15th.

Families who are already enrolled and need financial assistance with tuition should:

• Request the appropriate Financial Aid Forms from the school secretary by December 1st.
• Complete and return the "Friends School of Wilmington Financial Aid Request" form to Mesha Batts at 207 Pine Grove Drive or Ann Souder at 350 Peiffer Avenue by January 15th.
• Send the original copy of the forms to FACTS, along with a check to cover their fee, no later than January 15th. If this deadline is met, the Finance Committee will inform families of Financial Aid determinations before the re-enrollment deposit is due on February 1st.
• If a returning family misses this deadline, their request for Financial Aid will be considered with the requests of newly enrolling families. (See timeline below.)

• Request the appropriate FACTS forms from the school at the time of application.
• Complete and return the "Friends School of Wilmington Financial Aid Request" form to Mesha Batts at 207 Pine Grove Drive or Ann Souder at 350 Peiffer Avenue.
• Send the original copy of the forms to FACTS along with a check to cover their fee as soon as possible after receiving the forms. It takes between 3-4 weeks for FACTS to return an analysis of the family’s ability to contribute to tuition. If we receive this analysis before February 1st, the Finance Committee will make Financial Aid determinations for newly enrolling families by March 1st.
• After this point, we will process requests for Financial Aid every other month, until all Financial Aid is allocated.

After your Financial Aid Form has been received, your request will be considered and you will receive a letter informing you about the amount of Financial Aid FSW is able to offer. In order to receive the award, you must sign and return a copy of the letter accepting the award by the deadline stated in that letter. If you do not accept the award by the stated deadline, the funds will be awarded to another applicant.

If your financial needs should change suddenly during the year, you should contact the Head of School immediately. Depending on the availability of funds, FSW may be able to provide Financial Aid, or adjust your award.