Financial Aid
Shattuck-St. Mary’s offers need-based financial aid to families. The application for financial aid should be started when a student decides to apply for admission.
Financial Aid decisions are made independent of admission decisions, and should be submitted when the admissions application is completed.
- Financial aid is awarded based on family need
- There are no merit scholarships
- Financial aid awards are grants that do not need to be repaid
- Approximately 50% of all SSM families receive some form of financial aid
- All families applying for financial aid are required to:
- Complete the Parents' Financial Statement from Blackbaud Financial Aid. Families applying for financial aid can access this here.
- Shattuck-St. Mary's School code is 13363
- Please note: in the case of divorce, separation, or if never married, both parents are required to complete the form
- Provide copies of the last two years (2021 and 2022) of federal tax return
Financial Aid Application Instructions
Affording a SSM education may be more manageable than you think!
Please reach out to our accountant, Abbie Weimelt, today for more information and to take your first step in one of the most important decisions your family will make.
Financial Aid FAQs
- What is financial aid?
- Who can apply for financial aid?
- How do I apply for financial aid?
- Will applying for financial aid affect my child's chances for admission?
- Do I need to re-apply for financial aid each year?
- How are financial aid decisions made?
- If my child is admitted but does not receive financial aid, might we receive financial aid the following year?
- What if I am a single parent?
- What if I am self-employed?
- What if I have more than one child? Is there a discount for more than one child?
- Does the financial aid grant cover the cost of joining a Center of Excellence?
- What is the Tuition Protection Plan?
- International Families