Military Boarding Schools Blog
Financial Aid for Students Attending Boarding Schools
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Allison "AJ" Miller
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Tue, May 18, 2010 @ 07:00 AM
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boarding schools, College Prep Schools, Education, Financial Aid, Junior Boarding, Military Schools
With boarding school tuition rivaling that of private colleges, at just under $40,000 a year, many families need some financial assistance to afford it or help with tuition costs. And, in fact, an estimated 30% of all families with students attending a boarding school receive some sort of financial aid, with the average aid amount being around $17,000.Similar to colleges and other private schools, families apply for financial aid when their child applies for admission into a boarding school. In general, families making more than $120,000 in household income have a lower chance of qualifying for aid; those making less should qualify for some form of need-based financial aid.
Boarding schools offer two general types of aid: need based and merit based.
Families with lower incomes typically qualify for help from the school in the form of grants. Grants do not need to be repaid. However, because of the high cost of attendance, most families also need to apply for loans to cover the balance. Boarding schools generally have established relationships with banks and funding sources that will provide educational loans.
Misconceptions about Military Boarding Schools
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Allison "AJ" Miller
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Wed, Mar 17, 2010 @ 04:29 PM
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Military Schools
Despite what you may have heard, military boarding schools are not just for teens who are struggling, teens who have an interest in joining the military or boys alone. In fact, military boarding schools are all about self-discipline and achievement, for both boys and girls, some of whom may aspire to attend West Point, as well as others who are mainly looking to get ahead in life.
