Financial Aid
For complete information on our financial aid policies and process, please see the Walden Financial Aid Application.
Financial Aid Policies
Walden Center & School is committed to being financially accessible. It is our goal to maintain a school that reflects the socioeconomic diversity of the Bay Area. All families are welcome to apply for financial aid. Walden’s tuition assistance is available to all families regardless of gender, race, color, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or family structure. Financial aid is awarded to those families that demonstrate financial need through Walden’s application process.
Financial aid decisions are made independently from admission decisions and in no way affect an applicant’s chances for admission.
Process and Eligibility
Walden uses School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) to process our financial aid applications. SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools. Walden supplements the SSS form with an internal application. The two applications provide the information Walden uses to determine a family’s need for financial assistance.
The following are important dates in the financial aid application process:
| Form | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Walden Financial Aid 2012-13 | January 13, 2012 |
| IRS Form 4506-T | January 13, 2012 |
| Online SSS Application | February 8, 2012 |
| Copies of Federal Income Tax Returns for 2011 and 2010 | February 8, 2012 |
| Copies of most current W-2 Forms | February 8, 2012 |
See the Walden Financial Aid Application for a detailed list of due dates and requirements.
New families should apply for financial aid at the same time they apply for admissions. Priority is given to families who meet all requirements and who apply for aid by the stated deadline and provide all required documentation.
