Financial Aid

We are here to support you

2014 Seniors

We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. That is why we strive to make The Leelanau School affordable to any family who feels that it is the right fit for their child. Our goal is to help close the gap between the cost of the school and what a family can afford.

FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

In order to be considered for financial assistance, families must submit an application.

To make the financial aid application process easier for families, we have partnered with Independent School Management (ISM), FAST AID application. FAST calculates an estimated family contribution once the application is complete. This helps The Leelanau School Financial Aid Committee make fair and objective financial aid decisions.

There is ample space provided in this comprehensive application to share your unique financial situation with the committee. FAST provides 24/7/365 live customer service for families and is accessible in English, Spanish, French, or Hebrew.

Application

Prepare

FAST has provided the following resources to help your family prepare:

Gathering the necessary information to complete this form is similar to gathering information to complete your taxes. Once you have collected all your financial information, it should take approximately 30–45 minutes to complete this application. You do not have to complete the application in one sitting.

Start the Application

The Leelanau School’s custom financial aid application can be found at the following site:

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

You may save, exit, and resume application throughout the process.

Submit & Complete

Your application is submitted for processing once all questions are completed and the filing fee has been paid ($48 USD)

To complete the process, additional documentation is required to verify the submitted information. You will receive an email detailing what documentation is required and instructions on how to submit it. At a minimum, you will be asked to send copies of your W2s as well as federal and state tax documents.

Help & FAQs

Need Assistance? FAST provides a Call Center 24/7/365

Phone: 877-326-FAST (3278)

Email: help@ismfast.com

FAQs: Coming soon!

Timeline

Financial Aid, Rolling Decisions & Entry Points

When to submit Financial Aid application:

For families interested in submitting a financial aid application, we encourage you to start and submit this along with your admission application. Should a student be recommended for admission, this will allow the financial aid committee to review and release a decision promptly.

Rolling Decisions & Entry Points:

Each school year traditionally starts in early September and ends in early June. We welcome applications year-round and work individually with families to construct a submission timeline that works best for them. While we release admission decisions on a rolling/on-going basis, students are admitted to traditional entry points. Examples at Leelanau:

Start of School Year, First Semester | Fall Term, September
Mid-Year | Winter Term, January
Second Semester | Spring Term, late February
With exception, we may accommodate other entry points. Please contact Dean of Admission, Kate Caliri, to explore

We encourage families to inquire and promptly submit all application materials to ensure consideration for admission to the desired entry term. Although we have a rolling admission policy, enrollment may be limited by availability in specific grades or residential options.

CONTACT

Connect with Kate Caliri, Dean of Admission, any time:

Schedule to Meet: Click Here
Email: admissions@leelanau.org
Phone: 231-334-5826

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Leelanau School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law, in its programs and activities.