Criteria and Application

Criteria

• Students, Preschool through 8th grade are eligible for tuition assistance.
• Tuition Assistance is awarded based on family financial need. 
• Registration of your child(ren) for the school year for which you are requesting assistance is required. Verification of registration will come from the Fairview Christian School registrar.  
• A signed copy of the family’s Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) is required.
• Fairview's assessment of family need takes into account other children in the family (ages and schools attended), other dependents, all sources of income, priority of spending, debts, and expenses.
• Extenuating circumstances/Hardship: Please attach a separate sheet explaining any reasons, which will cause your income or expenses to change dramatically during the coming year.
• Renewal of assistance is based on continued financial need, and a new application and tax returns must be submitted each year. Financial aid awards are contingent upon payment in full of the prior year’s account.
• Fairview's financial aid grants are not awarded to underwrite a family’s increased expenses or decreased income due to lifestyle choices.
• Decisions regarding application for admission are independent of the application for assistance. Application for assistance will not affect the admission decision.

How to Apply

Due Dates:

• Returning Families – April 15th
• New Families – May 15th

By the due date:

1. Complete Application (click to download form in .pdf format) 
2. Drop form off at FCS Office or mail to: FCS, Attn: Tuition Assistance Committee, 844 NE 78th Street, Seattle, WA 98115-4202
3. Be sure to include a copy of your most recent Federal Tax Form (1040).

Requests received after the above due dates will be considered only if funds are available.