Affording BT

List of 13 frequently asked questions.

• How do we apply for Financial Aid?

  All current and prospective families will receive an email in November describing the process and deadlines with instructions for applying through FACTS.

• What is the annual income of families currently receiving Financial Aid?

  Income Level	1 Child	2 Children	3 children	4+ Children
  <$150,000	Likely	Likely	Likely	Likely
  $150,000-$200,000	Possibly	Likely	Likely	Likely
  $200,000-$300,000	Less Likely	Possibly	Likely	Likely
  $300,000-$400,000	Unlikely	Less Likely	Possibly	Possibly

• What percentage of Beth Tfiloh families receive Financial Aid?

  Approximately 50% of our families currently receive some grant.

• Who has access to my financial information?

  Your Admission Application and Financial Aid Application are two separate entities. All sensitive financial information is limited to the Office of Tuition and Financial Aid which adheres to strict standards of confidentiality.

• What other expenses can I expect outside of tuition?

  • Field Trips
  • Athletic Fees (Middle and High School)
  • Technology Fee
  • Senior Class Trip to Israel and Poland
  • Academic Support (if recommended)

  *Additional aid is available for significant need

• What other discounts are available?

  • Multiple Siblings PreSchool-Grade 12
    $300 for two children
    $600 for three children
    $1000 for four children
    $1500 for five children

  • Beth Tfiloh High School Alumni
    $400 per child of graduates of Beth Tfiloh High School

  • Beth Tfiloh Congregation Members
    $400 per child in PreSchool
    $200 per child in Kindergarten - Grade 12
    Learn about these and other benefits of membership at Beth Tfiloh Congregation at bethtfiloh.com/membership.

• When will we learn about our Financial Aid award?

  Adherence to Financial Aid application deadlines will ensure that new applicants to Beth Tfiloh will receive their financial aid decision with the admissions decision.

• What is the range of awards?

  Awards typically range from 10%-40%.

• What is the process for parents who are divorced to apply?

  The Financial Aid Committee will consider the assets of both parents regardless of the legal financial arrangements.  Both parents are required to complete a financial aid application and the School is not bound by existing decrees, arrangements or agreements which exempt a parent from financial responsibility for the child’s education.  If a parent is no longer involved in the life of a child, please share that confidential information directly with the Director of Tuition and Financial Aid.

• We are two parents in a one-income family. Will this affect our Financial Aid award?

  Once students are elementary school age or older, an income is expected from both parents in order to qualify for Financial Aid.  Exceptions may be made in cases where responsibilities such as medical care or elder care effectively limit a parent’s ability to commit to regular work.

• How can I explain my unique circumstances?

  Our Supplemental Financial Aid Application allows you to describe any matters about which we should be aware.

• Am I guaranteed this award annually?

  If your situation remains the same, it is our intention to provide a consistent level of support each year.

• Who should I contact with questions about this process?

  Current and prospective families should contact Allison Magat, Chief Administrative Officer, at (410) 413-2310 or amagat@btfiloh.org.