TUITION ASSISTANCE

Consistent with our mission, Laguna Blanca School is committed to providing a quality education to outstanding students who would otherwise be unable to attend the school due to financial reasons. This commitment helps to ensure that Laguna enrolls a diverse student body that reflects a broad economic, social, and cultural mix.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines
Current Families - December 1, 2024
Applicant Families - February 1, 2025

Please Note: The school continues to grant tuition assistance past the deadlines as long as funds remain available. A family jeopardizes its potential to receive an award by neglecting to submit the required information by the stated deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

List of 2 items.

  • Step 1 - Apply Online

    Laguna Blanca partners with Clarity to process financial aid applications. Please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The application is mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You can save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit. If you qualify for a fee waiver, you will be automatically notified on the fee processing page.

    Although Clarity collects information and documents, grants and eligibility are determined by the Financial Aid Committee here at Laguna Blanca.
  • Step 2 - Additional Documentation

    If you do not receive W-2s, this step is not required.

    While your 1040 and W-2 documents from 2023 will be automatically transferred from the IRS when you complete the verification step, you will need to upload your 2024 W-2s in the “Document Requests” section of your Clarity Dashboard. 

    Additional Clarity Resources

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

  • How is tuition assistance awarded?

    Laguna offers tuition assistance on the basis of the documented financial need of the family, the evaluation of a student’s overall academic strength and personal attributes, and the availability of funds. Grants are generally awarded to the strongest candidates, with students in high school given priority. Laguna Blanca does not offer merit awards.
  • Does applying for tuition assistance influence admission decisions?

    It is essential to note that decisions regarding candidates' admission to the school and their eligibility for tuition assistance are made independently. It is possible that an admitted student is not offered tuition assistance due to limited resources. Acceptances and awards at Laguna Blanca School are made without regard to race, religion, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
  • Do I have to apply for assistance each year?

    Tuition assistance is granted on a yearly basis and families must apply for and submit the appropriate documentation by the stated deadlines each year. In addition, the financial aid committee reviews annually the student’s academic, behavioral, and extracurricular contributions.
  • What if parents are divorced or separated?

    Separation, divorce, or remarriage does not relieve either parent/guardian of financial obligation, in spite of legal documents to the contrary. For this reason, Laguna Blanca School requires financial information from both biological/legal parents/guardians and stepparents or live-in partners, if applicable. Please note that the cooperation of all parents/guardians is required before Laguna Blanca will consider assisting a candidate.
  • Do I have to repay the award?

    Tuition assistance grants provided by Laguna Blanca School do not have to be repaid.
  • How is confidentiality handled?

    Parents/guardians are assured that all information submitted is kept in the strictest confidence and is shared only within the financial aid committee. The school in turn asks that families keep the financial aid process and grants awarded in confidence. A breach of this reciprocal agreement may jeopardize future awards.
  • When will I be notified if awarded a grant?

    Awards are sent along with admission notification emails to applicants who have completed the application and financial aid processes by the priority deadlines.

    New families have 10 working days from notification to accept or decline financial assistance.
  • Do awards change year to year?

    It should be noted that when a family enrolls a child, the school expects the student during his/her tenure at the school to remain at the level of support indicated at entry, whether full-pay or with tuition assistance. The only exception to this would be a family who experiences a significant change in financial position, such as the loss of a job. Please be aware that the school cannot guarantee it can meet this new need. Families must anticipate and financially plan for tuition increases. It is important to remember that financial aid is based on the ability to pay, not willingness to pay.