FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, around 60 percent of La Pietra’s students are able to afford a private school education by reducing their family’s tuition cost through need-based financial aid and/or merit scholarships. Financial aid and merit scholarships are awarded on an annual basis when families complete the application process before the preferred deadline and meet the qualifications.

APPLY FOR NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID

La Pietra utilizes the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information they share in the application, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. To continue to receive financial aid for each school year, the financial aid application and updated documents must be submitted by the preferred review deadline.

  1. Visit the Clarity Application. The application will remain open from October 15 to December 31, 2024.
     
  2. New users will create an account. Returning users will input their username and password.
     
  3. Complete the online application (typically 20-30 minutes). The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly. You will be able to save your progress and return at any time.
     
  4. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit.
     
  5. Return to your dashboard to upload additional required documents to your Clarity Application.
     
  6. If you need support while completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button at the bottom left of the screen. Email and phone support are also available at [email protected] or 206-210-3752 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, with weekend support available during the weeks of peak school deadlines).

Other Required documents for the school year 2025-2026:

  • The last two paycheck stubs for both parents
  • For Business Owners: tax forms 1120, 1120S, or 1065

The deadline to apply for financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year, for both new and returning students, is December 31, 2024.

 

 

APPLY FOR merit scholarship

Annually, La Pietra Merit Scholarship recipients and their families must apply for or renew their scholarship awards for the upcoming school year. The following are expectations for qualifying to receive the merit scholarship for the upcoming school year. The deadline for merit scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year is December 31, 2024. 

GUIDELINES

 

 

Resources

All parents are invited to attend any upcoming family information sessions to learn more about the Clarity application.

2024 Family Info Night Webinar Registration Links:

Other scholarships opportunities:

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tuition Aid and Merit Scholarship FAQs


**What types of financial assistance does La Pietra offer?
La Pietra offers two types of financial assistance: need-based financial aid and merit scholarships. Both help reduce the cost of tuition for qualifying families.

**How is financial aid determined?
Financial aid is awarded based on demonstrated need, and to be considered, families must complete a financial aid application through our third-party service. The application takes into account various factors such as family income, household size, and other financial responsibilities. In order to ensure fair and timely consideration, all required documentation must be submitted by the designated deadline. We encourage families to apply early and ensure that their applications are complete.

**How often do families need to apply for financial aid? 
Financial aid must be applied for annually, as awards are determined based on updated financial information.

**Are other scholarships available?
Yes, student merit scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, or other notable contributions. These scholarships may also vary yearly, depending on the available funds and criteria.

**Can financial aid or merit scholarship amounts change from year to year?
Yes, both need-based financial aid and merit scholarships can vary from year to year. Factors such as the family's financial situation, merit requirements, the total number of applicants, and available funds all play a role in determining the award amount for each academic year.

**What is the deadline for applying for merit scholarship?
The deadline for merit scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year is December 31, 2024. Families are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration.

 **What is the deadline for applying for financial aid?
The deadline for financial aid applications for the 25-26 school year is December 31, 2024. Families are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration.

**When will I be notified of my family’s award?
Financial Aid Awards and Merit Scholarships award notification will be communicated in January.

**Is financial aid guaranteed once awarded? 
Financial aid is not guaranteed beyond the academic year it is awarded. Student(s) must be enrolled and in good financial standing and reapply each year. Financial aid will be reassessed based on the applicant’s updated financial information and the availability of funds.

A change in enrollment status will result in the proration of any applicable awards for the portion of the year the student was enrolled at La Pietra.  Financial aid and merit scholarship awards are not applied to any portion of the school year in which the student is not enrolled. (More information regarding Financial Aid can be found in the Parent-Student Handbook under Parent Resources.) 

**Who is eligible to apply for financial aid? 
All current and prospective La Pietra families can apply for need-based financial aid. Families must demonstrate financial need by completing the required application and submitting supporting documents.

 

For questions or more information, please contact the Admissions Office at 808-922-2744 (ext. 119) or by email at admissions@lapietra.edu.

 

 

TUITION INFORMATION

THE POWERFUL IMPACT OF FINANCIAL AID