FINANCIAL AID POLICY

The primary responsibility for financing independent, private educational costs rests with the family. Tuition fees cover programming expenses only for the year in which students are enrolled and are based on the previous year's expenses, divided by the anticipated number of enrollees.  Even so, Webb Youth Services Education (WYSE) is committed to providing tuition assistance to families who demonstrate financial need.

All financial aid decisions are the purview of our Webb Youth Services Board of Directors. This committee makes the final determination regarding financial aid awards. All financial aid decisions are made independent of admissions decisions and are determined solely by a family’s demonstrated need and within the constraints of the financial aid budget.

All information considered by the Board of Directors shall be kept confidential. The Financial Aid Committee will review all financial aid applications, with awards being distributed based on each of the following policy goals:

• Relative need of the family within the context of the application pool and financial aid funds available.

• Financial aid awards for any one family may not exceed 50% of annual tuition.

• Financial aid is granted for one year only.

• Currently enrolled WYSE students must reapply annually for the next academic year and do so no later than the last day in May. They will be given priority when determining financial aid awards.

• Both parents (if living) are expected to contribute to tuition, regardless of current marital status.

• In the case of divorce or separation, WYSE requires both parents to file an application for financial assistance. WYSE is not bound by any divorce agreement specifying a parent’s responsibility for educational expenses.​

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WYSE believes a family should invest in their child’s education before elective expenses.