Financial Aid 2008/09

In order to apply for FASRI Financial Aid or French Government Scholarships, students must be currently enrolled in the school or have formally applied for admission.

Financial aid funded by the school is available to qualified families who are not eligible to apply for French government scholarships and whose children are in Kindergarten and above. To be eligible for financial aid, students must show consistent academic proficiency, positive behavior and respect for the school's mission and values. Applications received after the deadline will be considered if there are funds available and in the order they were received.

Please contact the office for a Financial Aid package. FASRI uses School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) to help determine each family's need. The application deadline is Feruary 28, 2008. Families are informed of the Financial Aid Committee's decision around March 15, 2008. To apply for Financial Aid, families must:

• Provide a letter requesting aid, a copy of their 2007 W2 and 2007 federal and state tax retuns to FASRI.
• Submit a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) to SSS. This can be done online by visiting the SSS website.FASRI's SSS code number is 3276.

Bourses Scolaires (French Government Scholarships 2008/09:

Families with children of French nationality may apply for French Government Scholarships. Application forms and full details are available online at Bourses Scolaires, and must be returned to FASRI or directly to the French Consulate in Boston with a letter requesting aid and supporting documents by early February 2008 (date to be confirmed). Children applying for Bourses must be enrolled at or have formally applied for admission to FASRI. Families are usually informed of the Commission's provisional decision at the end of April. Families withdrawing their child by April 30 from FASRI as a result of the Commission's decision will be refunded $500 of their $750 deposit.

Please contact the FASRI Office at 401 274 3325 with any questions.