Tuition & Tuition Assistance

List of 9 items.

• Are Tuition Assistance (TA) grants based on need, merit or both?

   SGS only offers need-based TA.

• How does SGS approach TA in a single-parent family?

  In cases where there is only one living parent or guardian, or a non-custodial parent has not been in contact with the student or the family and is not providing financial support. The SGS Admissions Office will initially verify this claim by reviewing letters and notes provided from the student’s current school, and may contact their teacher or school to see whether a second parent or guardian has been involved in the student’s school life in any way. If this claim is confirmed, we will allow the application to proceed with the custodial parent’s financial information only.

  However, if it comes to Admission Office’s attention that the second parent is involved in the life of the student in some way, we will expect to receive the non-custodial parent’s financial information during the next Tuition Assistance cycle.

• Does applying for TA affect my student’s chances of being accepted to SGS?

  The admission and the tuition assistance processes run parallel to one another, meaning as we are reading applications the Admissions Office is simply looking at the student’s profile and how they might fit and thrive at SGS. Simultaneously, the Admissions Office is managing TA applications and assisting families in that process. Prior to decisions being made these related aspects of the admission process meet to determine which applicants that are admissible have also applied for TA, and then the SGS Leadership Team will work to meet the needs of the families.

  
  *Note if a family has demonstrated financial need, we would only admit them if we could meet that need.

• Does SGS offer any TA grants which cover the full tuition?

  Yes, if we determine that a family cannot afford to contribute towards the tuition, we would be willing to offer a full award.

• Does TA need to be paid back?

  No, it does not need to be paid back.

• Will TA cover extra costs, such as sports and clubs?

  TA only covers tuition costs, although if your student elects to participate in co-curricular activities that are charging a fee, there will be a discount applied if you are receiving TA.

• If I am offered TA for my student’s first year at SGS, does that guarantee that we will receive TA every year?

  SGS requires that all families reapply for TA every year, and it is not guaranteed. However, if your family’s income or assets have not increased significantly from year to year, you would definitely receive a TA award in line with the previous year. Even if your income has increased significantly, you may still be eligible to receive a smaller award.

• We have had a change in our family circumstances, which has impacted our current financial situation. Can we apply for TA?

  Yes. If your financial circumstances have changed, you may be considered to be eligible for a TA grant, even if it is temporary. We will also be willing to consider an application for TA part-way through a school year in such circumstances. We recognize that every family’s situation is unique, and we’ll do all we can to support our families through difficult periods throughout their time at SGS.

• We have a non-traditional family – how do we approach the application?

  All parents/guardians will need to complete the application – including spouses of each parent if applicable. We require this information because we strive to build up a picture of the student’s financial picture as a whole, income and expenses alike, in order to level the playing field for all families applying for Tuition Assistance. If we do offer an award, it will be a single award for the student, not for either parent in particular. If one of the parents is not in the picture (not in contact with the student), we are willing to make an exception.

  
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