In 2023-24, Greenhill School has over $6.2 million in financial aid and tuition remission which is distributed to approximately 20% of the student body.
Of these funds, $550,000 is earmarked to cover additional costs associated with attending Greenhill.
 
Greenhill recognizes the educational value of a school community that includes students with a variety of economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Our financial aid program supports that goal and is nondiscriminatory in practice.

  • Greenhill has a well-established and respected financial aid program that is fairly administered, clearly communicated, and consistently applied in accordance with the principles and practices of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the core values of the Greenhill community.
  • The School’s financial aid program is designed to support families who demonstrate financial need. School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) is used in determining a family’s level of need. Greenhill does not offer merit or athletic scholarships.
  • Additionally, students' need for financial assistance is not considered as a factor in the admission process.
Families can be assured that all information concerning financial aid is held in strict confidence by the School. Only those persons directly involved in the financial aid decision-making process or in its administration see this information.
 
Director of Financial Aid
 
 

Financial Aid Information Meeting

For more information regarding Greenhill's financial aid program, please contact Amy deBorst at deborsta@greenhill.org to request a link to the recording of the online information session that was held on Thursday, January 18. The recording covers topics including our financial aid philosophy, policies, and process. The Q&A session at the end of the event will also be included. You may also watch the 2023-24 recording without the Q&A session here.
 
 

Financial Aid Process

Current Families

1. Contact Amy deBorst, Director of Financial Aid, to request financial aid application instructions.
2. Receive financial aid application instructions from the Financial Aid Office.
3. Submit all financial aid forms to SSS (School and Student Services for Financial Aid) by December 1, 2023.
4. Financial aid awards sent early February 2024 with re-enrollment contract.
5. Accept financial aid award. Deadline for acceptance is two weeks after receipt of financial aid decision, unless otherwise noted.
 

Admission Applicant Families

1. Indicate on the financial aid form on the online admission application that you are interested in applying for financial aid.
2. Receive financial aid application instructions from the Financial Aid Office.
3. Submit all financial aid forms to SSS (School and Student Services for Financial Aid) by February 15, 2024.
4. Financial aid awards sent March 8, 2024, with admission decision, to admitted families only.
5. Accept financial aid award. Deadline for acceptance is two weeks after receipt of financial aid decision, unless otherwise noted.
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

  • Q. What is financial aid?

    Greenhill offers financial aid in the form of tuition grants. A tuition grant is money applied toward the tuition for the upcoming school year and does not need to be repaid.
  • Q. Does Greenhill offer merit or athletic scholarships?

    Financial aid decisions are based solely on a family’s demonstrated need. In order to keep our process fair, equitable, and need-based, we do not offer any type of merit, including athletic, scholarships.
  • Q. Does applying for financial aid factor into the admission decision-making process?

    Greenhill’s admission process is need-blind and students’ need for financial assistance is not considered as a factor by the admission committee.
  • Q. Will I qualify for a tuition grant?

    Any family may apply for assistance. Ability to pay is based on combined salaries, business cash flow, and assets, while considering the number of children in tuition-required schools and any unusual expenses. The Family Income Chart (see below) gives an idea of past awards based on average family income levels, but should not be used to assume a specific award will be granted.
     
    Family Income
    Cash Flow
    Average
    Family
    Size
    Average Number
    of Children in
    Tuition-Required Schools
    Range of Family
    Tuition Contributions
    per Child
    Range of Grants# of Grants/# of RequestsTotal Tuition
    Dollars Granted
    $0 - 50,0003.31.6$100$30,380 - 37,9507/7$248,655
    $50,001 - 75,0004.51.7$100 - 1,500$29,980 - 37,95014/14$489,970
    $75,001 - 100,00031.4$100 - 12,500$23,480 - 37,95025/25$746,798
    $100,001 - 125,0003.31.4$1,600 - 12,400$18,080 - 34,67516/16$422,620
    $125,001 - 150,0004.62.5$500 - 19,000$16,310 - 37,55040/40$913,954
    $150,001 - 175,0003.71.9$1,900 - 26,000$4,610 - 35,77531/31$723,689
    $175,001 - 200,0003.82$3,700 - 31,500$5,690 - 34,35025/25$505,984
    $200,001 - 250,000*4.32.2$2,200 - 33,675$4,000 - 30,67526/29$391,451
    $250,001 - 300,000*3.92$8,150 - 32,800$2,980 - $22,59015/19$175,791
    Over $300,000*4.92.8$14,180 - 36,175$1,500 - $17,68522/36$161,428
    *  Please note: To qualify for any grant amount in this range, families typically had more than one child in a tuition-required school and liquid assets valued under $500,000.
  • Q. Who can apply for financial aid?

    Families who have students entering prekindergarten through grade 12 may apply.
  • Q. Is there help for the extra costs associated with attending a private school?

    Yes, Greenhill devotes a part of its financial aid budget to assist families who demonstrate a financial need for supplemental support (including but not limited to approved fine art and athletic costs). $550,000 of the 2024-25 budget is earmarked to cover these costs.
  • Q. Do I have to reapply every year?

    Because a family’s financial situation may change from year to year, the committee requires all current financial aid recipients to reapply each year. Awards may be adjusted if a family’s financial circumstances change significantly.
  • Q. Where can I find additional information?

    Please visit Greenhill’s financial aid webpage or the NAIS website also provides helpful tips and articles on their website.
  • Q. Whom do I contact if I have more questions?

    Please contact Amy deBorst, Director of Financial Aid, at (972) 628-5522.
 

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