Any investment, be it personal or financial, in a young woman's education is an investment in her future. Connelly families place their daughters' education as a priority not only in their commitment of time, but also in their budgeting of financial resources. By selecting Connelly, you have chosen to make an investment in your daughter's future by providing her a holistic education in a very personal setting.
Tuition and Scholarships
Annual Cost 2010-2011 Tuition: $12,950. - Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Available
Student Life Fee: $300 ($450 for Freshman)
Registration (before April 15): $600
Late Registration: $800
Books/Uniform: $500 (approx.)
The Tuition Gap Every effort is made to keep Connelly's tuition within a reasonable and feasible range. As a result, the annual tuition is approximately $3,500 less than the actual cost of educating each student. During Connelly's Annual Giving Program, each family is asked to make a tax-deductible contribution of any denomination in order to help offset this "tuition gap," which, in essence, provides each Connelly family with a type of financial aid.
Tuition Assistance
Cornelia Connelly School is committed to providing tuition assistance for college-bound high school students who satisfy admissions criteria, but may be discouraged from applying due to financial need. Approximately 20% of Connelly's students receive tuition assistance.
Families are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance if, after reviewing all financial resources and assessing how much they can afford to contribute to their daughter's education, they determine they are unable to afford Connelly's entire tuition cost. Tuition assistance awards are strictly need-based and do not require re-payment. All applications for tuition assistance are initially processed by the School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS), an organization sponsored by the National Association of Independent Schools.
Tuition Assistance Application Instructions
If you are applying for a Tuition Assistance award, please follow these steps:
Deadline - February 1, 2010: Complete the Parents' Financial Statement and submit it directly to School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) either by mail or on-line at http://www.nais.org/financialaid/sss. Connelly's school code is 2608. Applications may also be picked up in the Admissions Office.
Deadline - February 1, 2010: Submit a copy of your 2009 federal tax return directly to Connelly High School. Note that you may submit a copy of your W-2 form showing your earnings for 2009 if your tax return is not completed by this date.
Deadline - February 1, 2010: If the student's biological parents are not married, the non-custodial parent must complete a separate Financial Statement and submit it directly to the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS).
Please observe all deadline dates for tuition assistance. Late applications may not be considered for the upcoming school year. By following the above outlined procedures, you will ensure that your application is promptly and accurately processed.
Notice to incoming ninth grade students: Please note that an application for admission to Connelly High School must be completed in conjunction withall applications for tuition assistance in order to be considered for an award. (Financial need has no influence upon admissions acceptance decisions.)
If you have any questions regarding tuition assistance, please contact the Office of Admissions at 714.776.1717, ext 234.
"Even though the journey can be challenging, the rewards, to me, are priceless. I have gained knowledge, self-discovery, incredible friends, love, and countless memories." Katherine, Class of 2011
Spring Open House March 11, 2010
7 p.m.
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