Seneca Academy

Preserving the Wonder of Childhood

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Financial Aid

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Financial aid is provided by Seneca Academy to enable qualified preschool 3s through fifth grade students to access an independent school education. Financial aid is awarded based on need, defined as the difference between a family’s resources and the costs of attending Seneca Academy. Families are expected to pay all educational expenses to the extent they are able.

Financial aid funds come directly from the school’s income from tuition and fundraising. Priority in financial aid decisions is given to children of current Seneca Academy families, families with more than one Seneca Academy student, children of staff members, and other qualified students.

All information submitted is confidential. Seneca Academy does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

Application procedures:

  1. Submit a completed application for admittance to Seneca Academy (and appropriate fees). Both currently enrolled students and students seeking enrollment are eligible to apply for financial aid.
  2. Complete a financial aid application through TADS/SSS beginning January 1, using our school’s partner code 201162. This application must be completed by February 1 for currently enrolled students and by February 15 for new applicants.
  3. In addition, by March 30 the following documents must be uploaded to TADS/SSS in order to qualify for an award of financial aid:
    • A copy of current Federal Tax Form 1040 and any appropriate schedules.
    • If appropriate, the Financial Statement for Parents Who Are Separated or Divorced or Have Never Been Married.
  4. The Financial Aid Committee meets in mid-February; awards will be issued in late February to current families and with admissions decisions for prospective families. Recipients must adhere to enrollment dates to be guaranteed an award. Awards are guaranteed for one year and awardees must reapply for each subsequent year.

If you have any questions about using TADS/SSS for financial aid, please visit their resources page.

Seneca Academy is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) World School that fosters children’s natural curiosity and ignites a love of learning through a collaborative, inquiry-based program in a dynamic and welcoming community.

15601 Germantown Road, Darnestown, MD 20874
Phone: (301) 869-3728 • Fax (301) 869-3348

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Thank you!

You have successfully submitted your Parent’s Day Out application for the 2020-2021 school year! Once again, we appreciate you being a part of the Seneca Academy village.

 

Thank you so much for your sponsorship of Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!

 

Thank you so much for your donation to Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!