Financial aid and assistance

Averroes High School is committed to ensuring that education remains accessible to qualified students regardless of their economic circumstances. We provide financial aid based on demonstrated need and the financial situation of the school. Financial aid applications are submitted following admissions decisions. They do not affect a candidate's chances for admission, and aid decisions are made collaboratively between the school and the parents .

Averroes High School provides up to 25% financial discount for three students per grade who qualify for financial assistance and exhibit strong merit. This covers tuition (only) and does not cover end-of-year trips or fees.

Families who need more assistance than our funds provide are encouraged to explore different sources to help cover tuition costs. Rahima and MCA offer tuition assistance. Parents can potentially offer professional services in lieu of tuition payment. For example, a qualified parent can offer skills such as IT consulting, administrative work, transportation services, etc.

Criteria: The purpose of the Averroes High School Financial Aid grant program is to provide financial assistance to students who cannot afford the full tuition and exhibit solid academic merit. The financial discounts are provided across the ten month tuition payment plan. The student must meet the GPA requirements to renew the scholarship/discount at the end of the year, and parents need to send updated financial information (i.e. recent tax return, monthly expenses worksheet) at the end of each school year. Preference will be given to students who received financial aid the prior year, if they maintain their academic excellence and continue to meet all the requirements for the grant.A student might not receive this grant if they have already received funding from another source.

The student must provide the following to be considered for the Financial Aid Grant:

• Enrollment or Re-Enrollment Fee
• Parent/Guardian Financials:
  • Personal Net Worth Statement (provided)
  • Copies of IRS's assessments for the previous 2 years (1 year for application renewal)
  • Copy of last year's W-2
• GPA for last 3 years (not applicable to students reapplying)
• An academic assessment in English, Writing, Math, Arabic
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from previous year instructors in the academic field

Skill-Based Grant

The Skill-Based Grant offers two partial scholarships per grade, offering 50% of tuition. This grant is only available to students eligible for financial aid and covers tuition (only). This grant does not cover end-of-year trips or fees.

Criteria: The purpose of the Averroes High School Skill-Based Grant Program is to provide financial assistance to students with mastery of specific skills and who have applied and been accepted. Partial scholarships are provided for 10 months, and the student must reapply at the end of each school year.

Preference will be given to students who had received the scholarship the prior year - if they maintain their excellence in the scholarship category and continue to meet all the requirements for claiming the scholarship. The partial scholarships are based on excellence in a specific skill category.

The student must provide the following to be considered for the Skill Based Grant:

• Enrollment or Re-enrollment Form
• Parent/Guardian Financials:
  • Copies of the last two pay stubs for each parent (if applicable)
  • Personal Net Worth Statement (provided)
  • Copies of IRS assessments for the previous 2 years (1 year for application renewal)
  • Copy of last year's W-2
• GPA for last 3 years (not applicable to students reapplying)
• An academic assessment in English, Writing, Math, or Arabic.
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from previous year instructors in the academic field
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from a non-academic reference
• A compelling essay describing why you think you deserve the scholarship; your previous achievements, motivations, aspirations, and short/long-term goals

The Future Leaders Grant

The Future Leaders Grant offers one full scholarship per grade, offering 80% of tuition. This grant is available only to students eligible for financial aid and covers tuition (only). This grant does not cover end-of-year trips or fees.

Criteria: The purpose of the Averroes High School Future Leaders Grant is to provide financial assistance to exemplary students who have applied and been accepted to Averroes High School. Full scholarships are provided for 10 months, and the student must reapply at the end of each school year.

Preference will be given to students who received the scholarship the prior year - if they are able to maintain their excellence in the scholarship category and continue to meet all the requirements for maintaining the scholarship.

The student must provide the following to be considered for the Future Leaders Grant:

• Enrollment or Re-enrollment Form
• Parent/Guardian Financials:
  • Copies of the last two pay stubs for each parent (if applicable)
  • Personal Net Worth Statement (provided)
  • Copies of IRS's assessments for the previous 2 years (1 year for application renewal)
  • Copy of last year's W-2
• GPA for last 3 years (not applicable to students reapplying)
• An academic assessment in English, Writing, Math, Arabic.
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from previous year instructors in the academic field
• 2 Letters of Recommendation from a non-academic reference
• A 750 -1000 word essay, describing one leader you admire and aspire to be like. What qualities and character traits do you admire most and why?
• Portfolio of achievements in the areas of:
  • Islamic Sciences/Hifz Program
  • The Arts
  • Humanitarian/Volunteerism
  • Interfaith/Activism
  • Social Justice
  • Athletics

Offered in grades 9-12

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

March 31 or based on availability