Yes. Finanical aid applications should be submitted after your child's application to the school has been processed. Financial aid decisions are communicated to parents of accepted students after January 31.
 

Yes. Applicants are encouraged to meet the published deadlines for the timely submission of all required documentation. 

Financial aid awards are based solely on a family's financial need.

Awards range from $500 to nearly the full cost of tuition and fees.

Financial aid awards are determined by the School's Financial Aid Committee, utilizing data processed by Clarity, the 1040 tax return, all schedules, W-2 forms, and other required documents.  Award amounts depend upon a number of factors including income, net worth, and number of children in schools charging tuition. 

No. The admissions decision is distinct and separate from the financial aid application.

Yes. All information submitted to support the request for financial aid is held in strictest confidence. Only people on the Financial Aid Committee have access to the files. 

Yes. Families are required to reapply each year. Changes in income, family status, and the number of children attending private institutions may result in increases or decreases in an award. As long as a child remains at Norfolk Academy, financial aid will be renewed based on demonstrated need. 

Yes. Costs such as textbooks, transportation, and afterschool care are considered when calculating need.

Nearly one in five Norfolk Academy students receives some form of financial aid. The school awards more than $3 million annually in need-based assistance. 

In keeping with the NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Financial Aid and to ensure we have a complete and accurate understanding of the family’s financial circumstances, we require financial  documentation from both custodial and non-custodial parents.

As part of our policy, each parent is asked to submit an individual application. Please note that even if a court order states that a parent does not bear responsibility for tuition, our policy still  requires financial information from both parents to assess eligibility  accurately.

Contact the Admissions Office (757-455-5582) with any questions regarding the financial aid process and deadlines.