Financial Assistance

A: Financial assistance at Blake consists of tuition grants. All financial assistance awards are based solely on a family's demonstrated need, as determined by Blake's financial assistance committee and methodology provided by the National Association of Independent Schools.

"Demonstrated need" is the difference between the cost of attending Blake (including tuition, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten afternoon programs, and transportation) and the amount a family can afford to pay, as determined by Blake’s financial assistance evaluation.

A: Blake only offers need-based financial assistance. Blake does not offer academic, athletic or artistic scholarships.

A: A family’s financial assistance award takes into consideration the cost of tuition and additional costs of attending Blake.

A: None. The admissions committee does not have access to a family's financial assistance information.

A: Financial assistance decisions are communicated at the same time as admissions decisions.

A: Yes. Because a family's financial circumstances are subject to change, families are required to re-apply for financial assistance every year. However, if a family’s financial profile remains relatively similar year to year, a family can expect to pay the same percentage of tuition each year.

A: In cases of divorce or separation, both parents or legal guardians are required to fully complete the financial assistance process and file separate forms.

A: Financial assistance applications are reviewed only by the financial assistance committee. All information is secure and held in strict confidence.

A. Jan. 31 is the application deadline for our first-round of admission and financial assistance. Blake generally commits all of its financial assistance to those who meet the first-round deadline. There are some occasions when financial assistance is available in certain grades after the first-round. Please call the Admissions Office to check on availability if you are applying after the first-round.