Wayne Country Day School seeks to enroll qualified students regardless of their financial circumstances. Financial aid is offered based upon proven need and available funds. Requests for financial assistance have no influence on the consideration of an application to the school.

Every family must file updated information annually. Both parents are expected to contribute toward their child's educational expenses. All financial information submitted is held in strict confidence. To obtain a Parent Financial Statement form, call (919) 736-1045.

Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid

Who is eligible to receive financial aid?
More than one fourth of students at Wayne Country Day School receive Financial Aid. A family's needs are assessed to determine how much can be awarded. Income is not the only factor in considering need; other financial responsibilities are also considered.

How much financial aid may I expect to receive?
It is impossible to determine how much Financial Aid a family may qualify for until the School and Student Service (SSS) for Financial Aid form has been completed and processed. A number of variables are considered and those include size of family, annual income, amount of current and long term debt, motor and sports vehicles owned, uninsured medical expenses, and home equity. SSS makes a recommendation to the school, and that recommendation is based on an assumption that the school has unlimited Financial Aid resources. Unfortunately, we have limited funds, but we do try to award as much as possible to as many families as possible.

How do I apply for financial aid?
The first step is to secure the School and Student Service (SSS) for Financial Aid form from the Admissions Office. Complete the form and mail it to Princeton, N.J. with the nominal fee requested.  Another option is to click on the link below to access the electronic financial aid form. Wayne Country Day School also requires copies of your Income Tax Return and all Schedules for the current year and the previous year.

SSS Online Financial Aid Form
No application for Financial Aid will be considered until the student has completed the Admissions process and the family has been offered enrollment.
Once WCDS has received the SSS and copies of the required Income Tax Returns, the Financial Aid Committee meets to review application materials. Awards are made or denied based on the information provided and the availability of Financial Aid Funds.

How will financial aid be applied to my account?
When you are notified that a Financial Aid award has been made, the letter will indicate the amount of the award and the balance of tuition then due. Financial Aid is applied ONLY to the tuition amount and does not cover the fees for lunch, books and supplies, and activities. Several payment plans are available.

Who knows about financial aid awards?
The Financial Aid Applications are confidential. The Financial Aid Committee Members are the only persons who have knowledge of Financial Aid awards.