While Episcopal High School subscribes to the belief of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) that the primary responsibility for funding the cost of education resides with the family, Episcopal encourages parents to request application forms and apply for financial assistance.

In 2007-08, approximately 30 percent of the student body received financial assistance. Over $3.3 million in aid is awarded annually, with the average grant equaling about $25,000. The Financial Aid Committee keeps all financial information confidential. Financial aid is available to students of any race, color, gender, creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Applying for Assistance

Episcopal works with the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). This organization provides Episcopal with a confidential statement of need based upon an application for financial aid completed by the parent called the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS).

The PFS is available to parents online, from the Episcopal Admissions or Financial Aid Offices upon request, or by checking off the appropriate box on the admissions application.

The deadlines for submitting the PFS to the SSS in Princeton, N.J., and supporting materials to the Financial Aid Director are listed below. Timeliness in meeting these deadlines is critical for consideration to receive financial aid.

Due By January 31

• PFS must be completed and submitted to the SSS (with Episcopal as a designated recipient of the evaluation).
• Applicants must send a photocopy of the PFS to the EHS Financial Aid Director.
• For students whose parents are separated or divorced, both parents are required to complete the PFS.
• Parents who own a business or farm should complete the Business/Farm Statement (PDF) in addition to the PFS and send it directly to the Financial Aid Director.

Due by February 15

• Photocopy of signed Federal Tax Form 1040 with supporting schedules and wage and tax statement(s) mailed to the Financial Aid Director.
• For students whose parents are separated or divorced, both parents are required to submit photocopies of signed Federal Tax Form 1040 with supporting schedules and wage and tax statement(s) to the Financial Aid Director.

Grant Determination and Notification

The Financial Aid Committee is chaired by the Financial Aid Director and ultimately reports to the Admissions Director. Other members of the committee include the Chief Financial Officer, an Admissions Officer, and at least two members of the teaching faculty.

Both returning students and admissions candidates are notified of financial aid decisions in March. The financial aid decision is mailed to parents along with the invitation for enrollment. Parents are required to reply within 30 days.

Annual Renewal

Tuition grants are made for one year. Parents must complete a PFS each year and send it to the SSS in accordance with the application schedule outlined above. Unless there is a significant change in annual income or available assets, parents can normally expect the level of assistance to be continued from year to year if the student’s performance at Episcopal meets the expectations of the Financial Aid Committee.

Download a copy of Episcopal's Private Policy Statement (PDF).

If you have any questions about the financial aid program or funding options, please contact

Vincent S. Hodge, Jr. '89
Director of Financial Aid
703-933-4017
vsh@episcopalhighschool.org