At Providence, we believe that a Christ-centered, independent education is first and foremost a partnership with families. We also strive to make this education accessible to those who may need financial support.
Tuition assistance is determined through the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment program, which evaluates a family’s ability to pay. The need is calculated as the difference between the cost of attendance and what a family can reasonably contribute. Our goal is to help as many families as possible while trusting parents to do their best to provide for their child’s education.
Eligibility for need-based tuition assistance considers multiple factors, including household income and expenses, assets and debt, the number of children enrolled in tuition-funded schools, and alignment with Providence’s mission and values. The Tuition Assistance Committee carefully reviews each application to ensure awards are fair and meaningful.
This program is made possible through the generosity of our donors—including current Providence families who give beyond their own tuition—to support other students in accessing a Christ-centered education. Tuition assistance awards are reviewed annually and are not automatically renewed.
“We set a budget and came up with a tuition amount we could afford. We prayed and God swung the door wide for our son. We received the financial assistance we needed and it was right where we needed it to be. We go through the same process every year, and each year, we are continually blown away by the generosity of those who donate to Providence for tuition assistance for families like ours. There really are no words to describe our deep appreciation.“
– Parents of a Providence Upper School student
Applying for tuition assistance is separate from the admission application process and does not affect the applicant’s admission status.
Families are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The application process opens October 1 for the following school year, with award notifications made in February and March.
Providence tuition assistance is reserved for families in our K–12 program. Preschool families are encouraged to choose a preschool enrollment schedule that reflects their financial abilities.
Priority tuition assistance applications deadlines:
Returning students—End of November/Early December
New applicants—February 1
NOTE: Students applying for admission after February 1 remain eligible to apply for tuition assistance. They should apply for assistance at the same time they apply for admission. Both the admission decision and tuition assistance awards will be mailed on a rolling basis after March 22.
If you have any questions or concerns about the FACTS application process, you may speak with a FACTS customer care representative at 1 (866) 441-4637.
If you have questions or concerns about the Providence tuition assistance program, you may contact the Providence Business Office at businessoffice@providencesb.org.
**Providence admits students of any sex, race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic, and other school-administrated programs.
