Aurora is a member of School and Student Services by NAIS (SSS), which assists independent schools in determining a family’s financial need. Families submit a Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS) to SSS that contains detailed financial information. From the information provided on this form, SSS uses a standardized calculation nationally accepted by independent schools to compute a family’s estimated tuition contribution. The information is reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee at Aurora and is used as a guideline in determining flexible tuition decisions.

No, admissions and flexible tuition decisions are made separately.

Yes. Flexible tuition awards are based on your family’s estimated tuition contribution and Aurora School’s flexible tuition budget, both figures change from year to year.

We understand your taxes may not be complete so we ask that you estimate your financial information to the best of your ability. Aurora will use the information that you provide to make a preliminary flexible tuition award decision. We will verify that the information that you provided is correct after reviewing your tax returns.

Other K‐12 tuition you pay is figured into your family’s estimated tuition contribution. However, in order to receive aid from us you must apply for flexible tuition at all schools your children attend.

Aurora considers all available sources of financial support when making flexible tuition decisions. Each parent must submit a separate Parent Financial Statement to School and Student Services. If one parent does not complete a Parent Financial Statement, we will not be able to process the flexible tuition application.

Aurora considers all available sources of financial support when making flexible tuition decisions. Each parent must submit a separate Parent Financial Statement to School and Student Services. If one parent does not complete a Parent Financial Statement, we will not be able to process the financial aid application.

Decisions for next year are based on the previous year’s income, since we cannot predict what will happen next year. You may submit a letter explaining your specific extenuating circumstances to the Aurora Flexible Tuition Committee.

Families at Aurora may choose among three payment options:

1. Annual – one payment due by May 1 or the time of enrollment
2. Semi-Annual – two installments are due on May 1 and December 1
3. Monthly – ten installments on the 5th of the month from May through February. 

Complete the Financial Aid Appeal Form and return to our Admissions Director. You will also need to make necessary changes to your Parent Financial Statement on School and Student Services (SSS). Once all of this is completed, the Committee will meet and then contact you to let you know if you qualify for more assistance and if so, how much.

Families who receive flexible tuition and have positive change of financial status are expected to inform the Aurora Head of School, so that assistance can be adjusted. This is to ensure equity for all Aurora families. Aurora expects honesty from all of its families.

Please visit the School and Student Services (SSS) website to apply for flexible tuition.

Yes. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We realize that the applying for flexible tuition can be a time-consuming process and that you want to complete the application fully and accurately. To help make it a bit easier to manage, be sure to check out these free informational webinars that provide valuable tips to guide you in the process.