What You Want Is Within Your Reach TUITION ASSISTANCE AT THE PECK SCHOOL
From Wish To Reality As parents, we’ve invested time and money in our professional training to build long and rewarding careers. We dedicate our hard earned resources only when we see and understand the value of our investments. The purchase of a great car is backed by performance and safety ratings. The investment in a quality home allows those we love the necessary space to grow. We are discerning and determined when it comes to the future of our families. As parents, we also want the very best education for our children. We recognize that the best schools are not preparing their students for this year’s tests, they are preparing children for all of life’s tests. For over a century, The Peck School has done exactly this. If you understand the value of a Peck School education yet worry about the affordability, here are a few things you should know:
Over 1 Million Dollars
$30K - $300K
12% of Peck students
of tuition assistance offered at Peck each year
Current household income range of families receiving tuition assistance from Peck
currently receive tuition assistance
Go find the place that you are wishing for. -- Natsuki Takaya
Join The Peck Pride There are several options for affording your tuition at The Peck School: · Financial Aid: Requests for financial aid should be made at the time of application. · Payment Plans: To help you manage monthly expenses, The Peck School offers individualized payment plans. · Tuition Loans: Several lenders make loans available to parents to help them finance the cost of a private school education (K-12) for their children.
70% 32%
The Lifelong Returns on Your Peck School Investment 55% 85% 21% 24%
Recently, the National Association of Independent Schools published a guide entitled, “Values Added,” citing a study* funded by the US Department of Education. The study results overwhelmingly support 76% in 38%The Peck School. an investment 70% 32%
Independent school graduates also expressed:
71% - Independent school graduates 20% - Public school graduates
55% 85% 21% 24%
Students who complete a 4-year degree
55% 21%
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76% 38%
70% 32%
71% 20% 85% 24%
· Greater technology skills
Students who study these core subjects by 8th grade ALGEBRA
70% - Independent school students 32% - public school students
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
85% - Independent school students 24% - Public school students
* National Education Longitudinal Study performed by the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Financial Aid Timeline
Sept – Jan 15: Contact the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid By Jan 15:
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55% - Independent school graduates 21% - Public school graduates
85% 24%
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· Greater pursuit of healthy, active adult lives
76% - Independent school graduates · Higher value placed on community service and civic participation 38% - Public school graduates
Students who earn post graduate degrees 71% 20%
· Greater confidence in opportunities for professional development
OCT
76% 38% 70% 32%
· Greater satisfaction with their career
SEP
71% 20%
Students scoring over 1100 on their SATs
Complete and submit a TADS Application
All financial aid requests require the completion of a Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) Financial Aid Application. You may choose to first complete a TADS Financial Aid Worksheet to help you prepare for the application. Both forms can be accessed from the Admissions section on our website. Feb 10:
Submit supporting documents to TADS
Submit optional personal letter
Submit “Request for Financial Assistance Form” to Peck (also available on the Admissions page of our website)
Please note: Each application for financial aid is reviewed separately from the admissions application. Aid is granted on a needs basis and is determined by a family’s ability to meet financial expenses, not a willingness or unwillingness to pay. For more information see our website: peckschool.org