Financial Aid

To determine need, Lincoln’s Financial Aid Committee utilizes the School and Student Services common application at solutionsbysss.com.  An analysis of the financial need of a family is computed based on the income, assets, and household information of both biological or adoptive parents by SSS. A review of this report, supporting financial documents, and special circumstances is reviewed in the context of Lincoln School’s aid policy and other information that may be available. The Financial Aid Committee is responsible for determining all award decisions.

The Admissions Committee makes determinations regarding admission without knowledge of who may have applied for financial aid. However, there is no guarantee that a student will receive financial aid if admitted, as the amount of aid depends on (1) the family’s eligibility and (2) the amount of funds available.

Typically, more students qualify for admission and financial aid than can be funded in Lincoln’s initial financial aid application process (deadline: December 31). In these cases, students may be placed on a wait list. In the event of additional funds later becoming available, some students who were wait listed may subsequently be offered admission with financial aid awards.

The expectation is that both parents contribute to the cost of education for their child to the extent of their ability. Both parents should complete a separate Parent Financial Statement (PFS) found at sss@communitybrands.com .

If there are extenuating circumstances regarding the noncustodical parent, please contact Sue Farnum, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, at sfarnum@lincolnschool.org to provide more details.

All financial aid awards at Lincoln are need-based and not based on a student’s academic, artistic, or athletic ability. 

Financial Aid application deadlines for the 2020–2021 school year

• Currently enrolled Lincoln student: December 1, 2019
• New applicants for admission: December 31, 2019

Every family must apply for financial aid each year as our financial aid is awarded based on the current year financial situation of a family. However, if a family's financial circumstances remain essentially the same from year to year, one may expect to receive a similar amount of financial assistance. A significant change in a family's financial situation may result in a change in a family’s financial aid eligibility and aid offered.

New students to Lincoln: An enrollment fee of $500 per student is due – along with a signed enrollment contract– to accept an offer of admission and hold a space in the class.

Returning students: The re-enrollment fee ($500 per student) is due with a signed re-enrollment contract by early February of each year for the year ahead.

There are 3 options for paying tuition (see below). First payments are due in July prior to the school year.

Lincoln School offers three different options to pay annual tuition: a one-time payment, a two-time payment, or a ten-month installment payment plan through FACTS. Although Lincoln does not accept cash or credit card payments for tuition and fees directly, credit card payments can be arranged through FACTS. Billing questions should be directed to the Business Office at businessoffice@lincolnschool.org.

Notification of financial aid awards

• Currently enrolled Lincoln students: at time of re-enrollment, January 2020
• New applicants for admission: at time of admission notification

The financial aid recipient must remain in good standing in regards to academic and school citizenship. Financial aid cannot be offered for any upcoming year if tuition payments are in arrears from a previous year.