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This year we will utilize the online service of Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to process applications. FAST will be the standard submission format for all applications.
FAST does not decide whether financial assistance will be given or how much to give; rather FAST provides a need-based financial aid analysis service which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition. All information from FAST is kept confidential. Results are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee and, based on next year’s budget, financial aid offers are then sent to families.
As a reminder, you must reapply each year. To start the process, click on the “FAST” button in the right column.
The application process is self-guided. You may navigate in and out of the program allowing you to partially complete an application and go back to it at another time. Online e-mail and a 24/7 helpline is provided. Please do not call the school with questions.
The charge for the application is $36.00 and to be paid by credit card at the end of the session. If you do not have a credit card, please call Lecia Lewis at FWC for assistance. After completing the online application you will be required to mail your 2010 federal tax return with all schedules and W-2’s to:
FAST Processing
ISM
1316 North Union Street
Wilmington DE 19806-2594
Including the school's name on the outside of the envelope will ensure faster processing of your application. The online submission deadline for all applications is April 1, 2012. Your tax return must follow the submission, and be postmarked by April 15, 2012. Make your tax appointment early.
The goal is to have an award determination made by early May, 2012. While no financial aid procedure can be entirely equitable -- there are simply too many individual factors and extenuating circumstances -- this new process that has been selected should serve our School community well. Among its many features will be the ability to further secure your financial data, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
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