Affording Lincoln School
Financial Aid Program
Lincoln School seeks to enroll a diverse and talented student body, and Lincoln’s strong commitment to its financial aid program—available to students from Nursery through Grade 12—supports this mission. Lincoln believes that qualified students should have the opportunity to attend an independent school regardless of their family's financial situation.
Typically, more families apply for financial assistance than can be funded in the first round of admission decisions. In the event that funds become available later, some applicants on the waitlist might then become eligible for financial aid assistance.
Financial Aid Deadline Information
- Currently enrolled Lincoln students:
December 2, 2022 - New applicants for admission:
Priority deadline December 31, 2022
Financial Aid Notification of Decisions
- Currently enrolled Lincoln students:
At time of re-enrollment (January 2023) - New applicants for admission:
At time of admission notification
Applying for Financial Aid
SSS (School & Student Services), an independent organization partnered with NAIS (the National Association of Independent Schools), processes Lincoln’s financial aid applications. Based on the financial information you provide in the online application, SSS estimates the amount your family can contribute to educational expenses and shares this with the school to help make fair and objective financial aid decisions. To begin your financial aid application, follow the steps outlined below.
Step One
To begin your financial aid application visit School and Student Services. Once there, click on the prompt to begin your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). If you have more than 1 child at (or applying to) Lincoln School, you need only complete one PFS.
Please note: You do not have to complete the PFS in one sitting. You will be given a password so you can save your PFS and return to finish it at another time.
Step Two
Follow the instructions you are provided regarding uploading required financial documents (federal tax returns, W-2 forms, etc). You will be prompted to submit and pay for your application prior to being able to upload tax documents.
Your documents will be handled with the highest level of security.
For Assistance in Completing the Parent Financial Statement (PFS)
Parent Financial Statement Workbook and Instructions | English Version | Spanish Version
SSS Customer Service | 800-344-8328 | Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. | sss@communitybrands.
Billing or FACTS questions? Contact the Business Office at businessoffice@lincolnschool.org.
Lincoln Financial Aid Program Questions? Contact Sue Farnum, Director of Admission and Financial Aid | sfarnum@lincolnschool.org or 401-331-9696 ext. 3153.
Financial Aid FAQs
- How is need-based eligibility and aid determined?
- Does financial aid need impact my child’s chances of being admitted?
- How is aid determined for parents who are divorced, separated, or were never married?
- What kind of aid is awarded?
- When should I apply for aid?
- Do I need to apply for aid every year? Is my aid renewable?
- When are tuition and fees due?
- Are there payment plans available?
- When are financial aid awards made available?
- Are there conditions of financial aid awards?
How is need-based eligibility and aid determined?
Does financial aid need impact my child’s chances of being admitted?
How is aid determined for parents who are divorced, separated, or were never married?
What kind of aid is awarded?
When should I apply for aid?
Do I need to apply for aid every year? Is my aid renewable?
When are tuition and fees due?
Are there payment plans available?
When are financial aid awards made available?
Are there conditions of financial aid awards?
Quicklinks
Important Dates for Applicants
2023-2024
due February 1, 2023
Admissions decisions communicated on
February 24, 2023
Enrollment decisions due
by March 10, 2023
*Applications to Little School are accepted year round and decisions communicated when space is available
Contact Us
Director of Admission & Financial Aid
sfarnum@lincolnschool.org
Associate Director of Admission
mrangel@lincolnschool.org
Admission Assistant
mgravina@lincolnschool.org