Tuition & Financial Aid

Epiphany School uses Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) by the Independent School Management association to process financial aid applications. Only complete applications submitted by the February 11, 2021 deadline will be considered (for currently enrolled families, that deadline is January 8, 2021). Applying for financial aid is a three-step process:

Step 1 – Submit the online FAST application. For two-household families, each parent separately submits a FAST application. FAST will then combine the information to make a recommendation.

Step 2 – Upload copies of your filed tax return, including all schedules such as Schedule A, E, etc, and a signed, undated Form 4506-T to FAST. For two household families, each parent separately provides this information.

Step 3 – Submit your 2021 household budget to the Business Office. For two-household families, each parent separately submits the budget to the Business Office.

No. The Admission Committee evaluates students for admission separately from the financial aid process. Once admission decisions have been made, the Financial Aid Committee will then determine whether a student qualifies for an award and how much will be awarded.

FAST is an independent organization that collects and analyzes financial information in a standard format so that our Financial Aid Committee has the information needed to make its decisions. It also verifies the accuracy of the tax forms you provide to us. Our families tell us that it is simple to use, and FAST provides 24/7 support services to assist you in completing the process. If you find that you need additional assistance beyond what is provided by the FAST toll-free hotline, we are committed to aiding you in any way, including meeting with you one-on-one to assist you (e.g. support in entering your data into the FAST system). Please contact Lonnie Herring, Business Manager, at (206) 720-7651 or lherring@epiphanyschool.org to schedule an appointment.

Epiphany School pays the FAST application fee. When you’ve entered all your information in FAST, you will be directed to an Application Processing screen. Enter your email address and click the Submit Application button.

The Financial Aid Committee will review the materials and analysis provided by FAST and your prospective household budget. These are provided to the committee with names redacted, to assure confidentiality. For two-household families, each parent enters data separately into FAST and FAST combines the data for a complete analysis. (Financial data for separated or divorced parents is never shared with the other parent.) The expected family contribution to tuition is based on the FAST recommendation, school policy, and the availability of funds. The family’s expected contribution will then be subtracted from the tuition to determine your financial need.

Note that enrolled families must submit a FAST application and supplemental forms each winter in order to be considered for financial aid in the following school year. As long as your family's financial situation doesn't change drastically, you should continue to receive a similar level of aid year over year.

Currently enrolled families will receive email notification February 1, 2021. New families will receive email notification of their financial aid award March 19, 2021 after their admission letter is sent earlier that day.

All financial aid recipients are required to notify the school if their financial status changes over the course of the school year, so that the Business Office can determine whether or not the new financial information will affect their award.

Lonnie Herring, Epiphany School’s Business Manager, can answer questions about the process as well as specific questions regarding your individual situation. She can be reached at 206-720-7651 or lherring@epiphanyschool.org.