Purpose of Financial Assistance

 

Bay Montessori School recognizes the value and cost of an independent school education and strives to make our Montessori education available to the widest range of students. Financial aid is available to ensure that children have the opportunity to attend Bay regardless of the family’s financial resources. The following programs are available for financial aid :

- PrePrimary

- Primary

- Lower Elementary

- Upper Elementary

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How to apply

 

Bay Montessori School partners with FACTS Financial Aid to assist families who wish to apply for need-based tuition assistance.

 

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Application Timeline

 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026–2027 school year.
The submission deadline is April 30, 2026.

 

Step 1: Access the Financial Aid Application

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1. Log in to your SIS Family Portal.

2. From the left-hand menu, select Financial.

3. Click Apply for Financial Aid.

4. You will be prompted to create or log in to a FACTS online account.

 

Once logged in, follow the on-screen steps to complete the Financial Aid Application.

 

Step 2: Submit Required Documentation

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After completing and submitting the online application and paying the $45 application fee, FACTS will provide instructions to upload required financial documents, including:

• 2025 Federal Income Tax Return

• 2025 W-2 forms for both applicant and co-applicant (if applicable)

• Any required business forms or schedules, if applicable

 

All submitted materials are securely stored and kept confidential within the FACTS Financial Aid system.

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Step 3: Review & Award Decisions

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Once your application file is complete, the Bay Montessori School Financial Aid Committee will review the information provided through FACTS and determine financial aid awards for each child.

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Beginning in February, financial aid will be awarded on a rolling basis once both the application and re-enrollment process are complete. We encourage families to submit their financial aid materials as early as possible, as funds are limited and awarded while availability remains.

 

Need Help?

 

If you have questions while completing your application, FACTS offers direct support:

 

Phone: 866-441-4637

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Website & Help Resources: Available through your FACTS account

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The Bay Montessori  Financial Assistance Policy

 

Here are the key provisions of the Bay policy:

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• Financial aid is awarded without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, physical difference, sexual orientation or academic ability on an annual  basis. Families must reapply for every year in which aid is requested.

• In order to be considered for assistance, families must complete the financial aid application from FACTS, and must supply all requested information and supporting documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The school allocates a percentage of tuition revenue for funding financial aid awards of varying amounts.

• If there is any evidence that a family knowingly withheld or misrepresented information in the financial aid process, the award will be eliminated and no further awards will be made in the future.

• The financial aid committee will consist of the Head of School and Teacher/Administrator. The committee keeps all financial information confidential.

• The school strives to support as many families as possible each year. The following objectives are considered when making awards:

  • Fill seats with families who support the school’s mission, and are likely to complete the program

  • Allow current children to remain in the school

  • Allow accepted siblings of current families to enroll in the school

  • Increase diversity in the school

  • Increase enrollment in a particular program or to achieve enrollment balance

  • Fill seats with families who meet their financial obligations