Families who have been admitted to Park West and are seeking financial aid must complete a Park West Application for Financial Aid and return it to the School Director. Please note that no application will be deemed to be complete unless accompanied by copies of:
(a) The family’s past year’s Federal Income Tax Form(s) 1040.
(b) All accompanying schedules thereto.
(c) All related W-2 forms.
(d) If either parent is self-employed, business tax returns are also required.
(e) Applicants may also be required to submit any other relevant financial documentation requested by Park West.

All these documents and any information the families share with Park West are kept confidential.

Families are also required to submit an application to the Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton, New Jersey. This organization helps provide an impartial analysis of each family’s needs. A copy of this application must also be filed with Park West.

All of these applications are due two weeks after formal notification of acceptance to Park West.

The Park West Director and Membership Committee Co-Chairs will then review all applications and grant awards as soon as possible after school admissions are determined. This process is confidential and only the Director and the Administrator know the names of families seeking financial aid.

Only assisting families are eligible for financial aid except in the case of the Junior Kindergarten program. Financial aid recipients do not assume additional responsibilities at the school, but have the same responsibilities as other members of the coop.

Families must reapply for financial aid each year. The amount of financial aid can change from year to year depending on possible changes in a family financial situation and number of financial aid applicants.

In cases of divorce or separation, the custodial parent is required to complete the required financial aid applications. Non-custodial parents who are responsible for tuition payments and/or child support may also be required to submit financial information.

The School Director and Membership Co-Chairs determine the actual grant amounts per applicant. These amounts range from partial to full tuition.

Similarly, it is expected that families receiving financial aid whose financial circumstances dramatically improve during the year inform the school so that proper adjustments can be made.