Tuition & Tuition Assistance

SBMS devotes significant funds each year to a Tuition Assistance budget that helps assist families. In turn, our school community benefits by attracting students that otherwise would not have been able to attend. In fact, approximately 35-40% of our families receive some amount of financial assistance.

Students are awarded Tuition Assistance based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Every family is required to pay some portion of the tuition. Families receiving Tuition Assistance are asked to reapply each year. However, once Tuition Assistance has been awarded, prior recipients are given first preference in subsequent years. To remain eligible, the family must continue to demonstrate financial need and complete the application on time. 

This year, we are using Clarity Financial Aid to process Tuition Assistance Applications. Based on the financial information you provide on the Tuition Assistance Application, we will receive an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. This estimate is a starting point to help us make fair and objective Tuition Assistance decisions. The information provided allows us to use a uniform methodology to annually assess each family's ability to pay for education.

Please start your Tuition Assistance process by reading the Tuition Assistance Welcome Letter. The letter contains detailed instructions and links about the application process, self-help guides, contact information, webinars, FAQ's, and the Clarity Application Link. Also, I am always happy to help you with questions about the Tuition Assistance process. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 805-682-2989, ext. 321, or via email.