Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

Application Quick Reference Guide

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Why did Sacred Heart Academy choose Clarity? 
We have chosen Clarity as our financial aid application provider in order to better serve both our current and prospective families. We are confident that this change is going to make the process of applying for financial aid easier for families. 

How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for financial aid?
Clarity offers a streamlined, mobile-friendly application that can be completed in as short a time as 30 minutes. Additionally, Clarity removes the need to upload 2022 W2 and 1040 forms by directly transferring them from the IRS. This reduces the amount of information that you will need to enter manually and makes it possible to complete the application quickly and efficiently. 

Is my information secure with Clarity?
Sacred Heart Academy takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information. For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy. 

How will this change impact my award? 
If your financial circumstances have not changed, you will not see significant changes to your award. If you have any questions about your individual circumstance, please reach out to Director of Enrollment Management Tammy Hart. 

Will I still need to apply every year?
Yes, you will need to submit a Clarity application each year in order to qualify for financial aid, however, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it will be even easier to reapply.

Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Clarity’s application is fully mobile-friendly so you have access wherever you are.

APPLY FOR AFFORDABLE TUITION

The St. Madeleine Sophie Academic Merit Scholarship is awarded to a new or returning student entering Middle or Upper School who has demonstrated exemplary academic achievement. Scholarships are renewed annually.  Recipients exemplify Sacred Heart Goal II: A Deep respect for intellectual values. Criteria:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Strong academic performance based upon grades and standardized test scores

• Teacher Recommendations submitted during the Admissions process must include one additional recommendation that can attest to a student's academic achievement and academic work ethic

• Student involvement in extracurricular and co-curricular activities

• Submission of short-answer essay prompt

Applicants must submit a short essay in response to two of the following prompts:

Middle School applicants:

• What academic subject are you passionate about, why, and how might you apply this passion to your future career?

• Who would you approach if you could ask for advice from anyone, living or dead? Write them a letter. 

• Write a personal reflection about a significant academic experience and what you learned from it.

Upper School applicants:

• What are three of your most profound learning experiences? Where and when did they occur?

• A non-profit foundation hires you as a consultant to determine how best to use $20 billion to save the world. What’s your plan?

• Do you think there are major detriments of the internet and if so, what and why?

The short essay may not exceed 400 words. Please email your essay to Admissions@SHAbrynmawr.org; write "Spirit of Service Scholarship" in the subject line. The deadline is December 1, 2024. 

Merit Scholarship finalists will be granted interviews during their Visit Day. 

This scholarship supports an Upper School student with:

• a demonstrated aptitude and achievement in the STEM curriculum

• a dedication to academics

• solid character and loyalty to Sacred Heart and its Mission

This scholarship supports an Upper School student with:

• demonstrated financial need

• a dedication to academics

• solid character and loyalty to Sacred Heart and its Mission

Susanne loved Sacred Heart, her classmates, her large family, God, and the Catholic faith. 

This scholarship supports an Upper School student who demonstrates financial need. 

This scholarship supports an Upper School student who is:

• Dedicated to her academic pursuits

• Exemplifies hard work

• Loyal to Sacred Heart and its Mission

• A student-athlete, preferably a field hockey player

This scholarship supports a 5th or 6th grade students who is:

• Recommended by her Middle School Head
• Highly commended by her teachers, in their Letters of Recommendations

The scholarship supports an Upper School student who:

• Demonstrates financial need
• Exhibits a passion for community service