In order, to ensure a fair and accurate process, Doane Academy partners with School and Student Services (SSS) to collect and review financial aid applications. Complete the Personal Financial Statement (PFS) at https://www.solutionsbysss.com/. Request that the report be sent to Doane Academy, code #6808

Submit copies of the following through SSS:

• 2018 and 2019 W-2 and/or 1099 Forms
• 2018 and 2019 1040 Federal Tax Form (including all schedules and, if applicable, Business/Farm Statement)

January 15

PFS submitted to SSS (https://www.solutionsbysss.com/)
Tax forms and schedules submitted to SSS
W2’s and/or 1099’s submitted to SSS
Signed IRS Form 4506T submitted to SSS (Previous year’s tax forms are acceptable)

March 10

Financial Aid letters are sent to families with letters of acceptance. All applications for admission are reviewed need blind.

April 10

Deadline to accept enrollment contract and financial aid award.

Doane Academy first evaluates financial aid for all returning families currently receiving aid or applying for aid for the first time, who have submitted the application and supplemental documents by the January 15 deadline. Doane then reviews financial aid applications for newly accepted students. Finally, Doane reviews financial aid applications for returning families and new families who completed their applications after the deadline. Funds will not be reserved after the January 15 deadline.

SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools that assists independent schools in making financial need determinations. Based on the financial information you provide on the Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS), the SSS gives us an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. Because the SSS figure is only a recommendation and does not account for our school’s budget, The Financial Aid Committee will review the recommended award and work to meet as much of a family’s displayed need as possible.

No, all applications for admission are reviewed need blind. Financial aid evaluations take place after a student is accepted.

Yes, we ask that families complete the SSS each year in order for Doane to allocate the most accurate financial aid awards.

New Doane families will receive their financial aid award letter with their admission decision. Returning families will receive their financial aid award letters with their reenrollment contracts by February.

The financial capability of each natural parent is reviewed. If the custodial parent is remarried, the financial capability of the stepparents is also part of the determination. The SSS requires each natural parent and stepparent to submit the PFS form.

While we work to meet the needs of all qualified candidates, we often receive more applications for aid than we have funds available. Accepted families who qualify for aid may be placed on a waiting list if all financial aid funds have been allocated. New and returning families who submit the financial aid after the January deadline may be place on the waiting list if funds are not available.

Doane Academy does offer merit based scholarships to 9^th and 10^th Grade applicants. The Head of School Merit Scholarship program awards a limited number of merit scholarships of between $2,000 and $12,000 to students who best exemplify, in their scholarship and character, the ideals upheld and valued by our school community. For more information about how to qualify, visit our Head of School Merit Scholarship page.

Doane Academy enrollment contracts list 3 payment plan options:

1. Pay in full by July.
2. Two-Time Payment Plan (60% in July, 40% in January).
3. Ten Month Payment Plan starting July.

Doane Academy offers a 10% sibling discount for families with multiple children who do not receive financial aid.

Military families receive a $500 discount.

Please email admissions@doaneacademy.org for more information about how to request a fee waiver.