The New School of Lancaster

A $100 deposit is required with Enrollment Agreement. Tuition is based upon a single annual payment.  Payment plans are available.

Financial Aid

The New School of Lancaster awards financial aid on the basis of financial need.  The New School believes that each family is responsible for some portion of the annual tuition.  The New School safeguards the confidentiality of all financial information.

Eligibility: Students who are at least 3 years of age as of August 31, 2011 and who are enrolled in a New School program of at least five half-days per week are eligible to apply for financial aid.

Procedures: The New School of Lancaster uses the services of a third-party clearinghouse—School and Student Service (SSS)—for financial aid applicants. The award decisions are made by the financial aid committee of the New School based on information received from SSS, parents and non-custodial parents, and on the amount of financial aid funds available.

1. Complete your child’s enrollment form, pay the enrollment fee, and request financial aid information from business or admissions office.
2. By April 15, 2011 - Do this earlier if possible - Submit Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) to School and Student Service (SSS) for Financial Aid, Princeton, NJ.  Both custodial and non-custodial parents must submit a PFS.  Complete PFS online at http://www.nais.org/financialaid/sss OR by paper submission.  Call The New School business office if you have questions at 397-7655.
3. By April 16, 2011 Submit a complete copy of parents’ AND non-custodial parents’ 2010 federal income tax returns with all schedules and attachments to The New School.  Do not send to Princeton.
4. By June 4, 2011 Receive award letter or a letter informing you of the status of your financial aid application from The New School of Lancaster.

If funds are available, students accepted for enrollment after the above deadlines will be considered for financial aid upon receipt of all financial aid materials.