Financial Aid FAQ

Yes. To apply for a student loan, please visit www.YourTuitionSolution.com. The Center is one of 1,200 independent schools chosen as an approved school and CEE parents are eligible to apply directly to Your Tuition Solution.

No. The Center’s Admissions Committee does not know who is applying for financial aid.

Anyone may apply.

Yes, the grants are for one year and families must reapply each year if they wish to be considered.

In extending financial aid to a family, The Center attempts to support the student's attendance for the entire time he/she is enrolled, pending continued need. If your financial circumstances change, and your ability to contribute to your child's educational expenses increases, your award may be decreased accordingly. If your ability to pay educational expenses decreases, The Center will make every effort to increase the award.

Applicants are notified by letter. Applicants may ask the Committee to reconsider its decision by making a request in writing.

No.

Yes. The Center keeps awards confidential and expects all recipients to honor this policy as well.

Yes. Families are required to enroll in The Center’s Ten-Payment Tuition Plan via the Automatic Debit Program. This requires completion of an automatic debit form by each parent/custodian responsible for paying the student’s tuition.

Tuition payments through the Automatic Debit Program start in July and continue for nine subsequent months (excluding February).

Families awarded financial aid for tuition will also receive inclusion aid to help ensure that our students and their families have the opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored activities.

If parents are living separately, both custodial and non-custodial parents must complete a FAST application and submit all required documents as we expect both parents will contribute to the education of their child.

If a parent’s whereabouts is unknown, or a claim is made stating there is no involvement in the child’s upbringing, application forms may not be required, but documentation will be required to verify that the parent has no contact with the applicant.

Financial information is required of all adults, including step-parents, involved in the applicant’s life. The financial information submitted to FAST must include all household income and assets.

Remarriage of either parent creates a new family unit with new relationships, but we believe that natural (or adoptive) parents still have a responsibility for educational expenses.

This information should be included on the FAST application and, should this occur subsequent to award distribution, communicated to The Center with as much supporting information as possible.

Applicant families can contact Deedie Hudnut, Director of Admissions with any questions.