Need-based tuition assistance is open to many income levels. This assistance is available for prekindergarten through grade 12. This combined with a variety of payment options brings a Wellington education within reach.
Families seeking tuition assistance at Wellington must first file an application with School and Student Services by Community Brands. SSS processes the information submitted by families, and provides Wellington with a need-based financial aid analysis. Wellington uses this analysis, along with annual tax documents to determine awards for qualifying students.
Important deadlines
New Families: To be considered for first round financial and admissions decisions for the 2023-2024 school year, your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) must be submitted between Sunday, October 2, 2022 and Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Families applying after February 1, 2023 should complete the process as soon as possible to be considered for a tuition assistance award. These later applications will be reviewed based on availability of remaining tuition assistance dollars.
Current Wellington Families: To be considered for tuition assistance for 2023-2024 re-enrollment, current families must complete the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) between Sunday, October 2, 2022 and Friday, November 4, 2022.
How to apply for assistance
Tuition assistance is available for students entering prekindergarten through grade 12. Assistance is not currently available for students in our Little Jags preschool program. Download detailed instructions with links HERE. The key steps are also outlined below.
Part 1
Due by November 4, 2022 - Current Families
Due by February 1, 2023 or As Soon As Possible - New Families
Complete your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) Online through School and Student Services. Beginning Friday, October 2, 2022, go to the SSS Family Portal to complete PFS Online. Click the green button labeled “Complete Your PFS”. Choose “Create an Account”, and follow the prompts to set up your PFS Online account. Save your logins and password.
The SSS code for Wellington is 8096.
Begin a Parent Financial Statement for Academic Year 2023-2024. You can log out of the PFS at any time and return later to complete it. After you select submit, you will see a payment screen. The fee of $60 is nonrefundable and must be paid via credit card. Once your PFS is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn.
In the case of a divorce or separation each parent must file and pay separately.
If you need help completing the PFS, contact SSS customer service at (800) 344-8328.
New applicant families must also upload copies of 2021 tax documents through the “My Documents” link within the SSS system by Monday, February 1, 2023 (2022 tax documents should be uploaded by April 17, 2023) or as soon as possible.
Part Two - Due April 17, 2023
Upload 2022 Tax Documents with SSS Cover Sheet. After you pay for and submit your PFS, you may access a section called “My Documents” within PFS Online. By April 17, 2023, please upload a copy of your signed 2022 Federal Income Tax Return with all relevant schedules, forms, and W2s. If applicable, please also include business taxes and 1099 forms.
Families must also include Form 1120S and schedule K-1 if the family is a shareholder of an S corporation or member of a business partnership. If a family conducts business through any other form of entity or “DBA” tax documents must also be provided.
Families filing for a federal tax extension must upload proof of the extension (IRS Form 4868) by April 17, 2023 and submit completed filings before August 1, 2023, regardless of IRS deadlines beyond this date. Note that a delay in your tax filing submission will place your tuition assistance award at risk.
What happens next
Admitted students will receive enrollment contracts with a provisional tuition assistance award based on the information supplied in your PFS and questionnaire. The provisional award is subject to review of the 2022 tax documents.
If there are no changes to the tuition assistance award, families will receive a confirmation email upon review of the 2022 tax documents. If there are changes to the award, families will receive an amended contract with an explanation of the change. If the award change is unacceptable, the contract will be voided.
Notification of first round admission decisions and tuition assistance awards is sent to applicant families by March 1, 2023. Awards offered after March 1 will be communicated as applications are approved.
School and Student Services by NAIS offers additional help for parents at https://www.solutionsbysss.com/parents/help/. Please contact the School and Student Services helpline at 800-344-8328 for questions about the Parent Financial Statement Online process. Some helpful links are also included at the top right of this page.