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Financial Aid

Affording a York House Education
We are on a path to building a more inclusive and equitable community where everyone can bring diverse perspectives to spark innovation. Designed to foster a vibrant school, the financial aid program opens doors for new Senior School students to join our transformative learning journey.

Financial Aid For New Students

Through the generous support of our community, York House School gives more than $1 million in financial aid each year.

Families who are looking for financial aid will submit their applications concurrently with their admissions applications. Financial aid applications are reviewed confidentially by the YHS Financial Aid Committee. This year’s financial aid applications are due November 8, 2024.

Join us for a Financial Aid Information Evening on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Register here.
 
We work closely with families to understand their circumstances and support them throughout the application process. For inquiries, please contact admissions@yorkhouse.ca

Financial Aid FAQs

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  • Who is eligible for financial aid?

    Financial aid is available to newly enrolled Grade 8 students who meet the School’s admission requirements and can demonstrate that their financial resources are insufficient to meet school fees. We welcome applicants who are engaged in academics, involved in their community and in co-curricular activities, and demonstrate potential to enrich York House School with diverse perspectives.

    To determine a family’s eligibility for Financial Aid, our third-party financial review partners will do an assessment of our applicants’ financial circumstances and provide a recommendation to the YHS Financial Aid Committee. This recommendation is based on factors such as income, assets, and lifestyle expenditures. Families are expected to ensure that they are prioritizing their child’s educational expenses and that all other available options have been exhausted within reasonable levels.

  • Does financial aid cover all tuition and fees?

    Financial aid can cover partial to full tuition and other school program expenses. Award amounts are based on the family’s financial need as determined by third party analysis and available funding. Financial aid for costs associated with curricular / co-curricular programs, activities or excursions, is also available. The amount received may equal up to the percentage of tuition assistance that a student receives, to a maximum of 90% of total costs.

  • Is financial aid renewable every school year?

    Families receiving Financial Aid will have their award amount renewed yearly with the help of our third-party financial review partners to ensure that families are receiving the assistance they need. 

  • Where does the financial aid funding come from?

    Our financial aid is funded by the generous support of the YHS community including families, alums, and individual donors through Named Scholarships and endowment funds. The YHS Foundation stewards these funds to ensure ongoing financial support for our students.

  • How is my information on the financial aid application being used?

    YHS uses an external financial review service provider to objectively evaluate all financial aid applications. The confidential report provides recommendations on each family’s financial aid eligibility and amount. Only the YHS Financial Aid Committee and YHS Foundation have access to this information in order to make a final decision on the application.

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  • Which Scholarships are available in 2025/2026?

    While these are the named scholarships available for 2025/26, general financial aid beyond named scholarships may also be available in any given year.

    Here are the named scholarships for 2025/2026:

    Alum Association Scholarship
    This endowment, established originally as a confidential bursary, has grown into a full scholarship. It is available to an alum’s relative who is a current or incoming Grade 8-10 student. The scholarship is renewable to Grade 12 and is based on the following: the display of spirit, desire to attend YHS, demonstration of respect for and appreciation of individual differences, evidence of good character, understanding of the responsibility to the global community, and demonstration of academic ability.

    PA Tiger Scholarship 
    Established in 2010 by a group of mothers of students from classes 2012, 2020, and 2023, this fund is to allow a student to attend York House School who financially would not otherwise be able to attend. The applicant must meet the admissions standards of York House School, demonstrate a strong academic ability and high standards of citizenship.

    YHS Foundation Scholarship 
    This fund is used to award scholarships based on academic merit, cultural and/or co-curricular and community endeavours, and financial need to incoming Grade 8 students and to provide financial aid to current York House families. It is the Foundation’s largest fund.

    Chung/Munk Family Partial Scholarship 
    Provides partial tuition for a new student entering Grade 8, renewable annually to graduation.

    Maria Iuon Partial Scholarship Fund (current students only, entering Grade 8-10)
    This fund has been established for the benefit of a student who is currently attending York House School but is unable to continue due to financial circumstances. The student must already be attending York House School and entering Grade 8, 9, or 10 in the Senior School. In her time as a student at York House, the applicant must have exemplified, in attitude and action, the values of the community. In addition to strong academic ability, the applicant must have displayed strong school spirit, an obvious desire to attend York House School, evidence of good character and a sense of responsibility to the global community through community service.

    Dr. Daniel Koo & Family Scholarship
    The fund was established to provide, every 5 years, in perpetuity, a five-year tuition scholarship and program support for a new student entering grade 8 to attend York House School who financially would otherwise not be able to attend. 

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  • How to Apply for Financial Aid

    Our financial aid application for Grade 8 has two components: the Admissions Application and the Financial Aid Application. Both are due by November 8, 2024.

    Step 1: Admissions Application
    • Complete the admissions application form.
    • On the form, Indicate interest in financial aid by checking the appropriate box.
    • Request an admissions application fee waiver code by email.
    • After submitting your admissions application form, we will contact you to provide details about our Financial Aid program and invite you to submit a separate Financial Aid Application to Apple Financial Services (AFS). Applicants should NOT submit their Financial Aid application before their YHS application. 
    • Ensure all requested documents are submitted to complete your admissions application.
    Step 2: Financial Aid Application
    • Complete the confidential online AFS application form.
    • The AFS Application fee is $130 which we do not waive; if this fee is a barrier that will prevent you from applying, please contact us at admissions@yorkhouse.ca  
    • AFS may follow up on certain details after an initial review; please respond promptly.

    Important Notes:
    • The AFS application requires detailed financial information, which may include your latest tax return.
    • The financial aid application is a separate and concurrent process as the admissions application.
    • If a family does not qualify for financial aid but the applicant is shortlisted for admission, we will contact the family to see if they would like to continue with the process without financial aid. If so, the $350 application fee (or $250 re-application fee) will be required.

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  • How to Apply for Financial Aid

    Our financial aid application for Grade 8 has two components: the Admissions Application and the Financial Aid Application. Both are due by November 8, 2024.

    Step 1: Admissions Application
    • Complete the admissions application form.
    • On the form, Indicate interest in financial aid by checking the appropriate box.
    • Request an admissions application fee waiver code by email.
    • After submitting your admissions application form, we will contact you to provide details about our Financial Aid program and invite you to submit a separate Financial Aid Application to Apple Financial Services (AFS). Applicants should NOT submit their Financial Aid application before their YHS application. 
    • Ensure all requested documents are submitted to complete your admissions application.
    Step 2: Financial Aid Application
    • Complete the confidential online AFS application form.
    • The AFS Application fee is $130 which we do not waive; if this fee is a barrier that will prevent you from applying, please contact us at admissions@yorkhouse.ca  
    • AFS may follow up on certain details after an initial review; please respond promptly.

    Important Notes:
    • The AFS application requires detailed financial information, which may include your latest tax return.
    • The financial aid application is a separate and concurrent process as the admissions application.
    • If a family does not qualify for financial aid but the applicant is shortlisted for admission, we will contact the family to see if they would like to continue with the process without financial aid. If so, the $350 application fee (or $250 re-application fee) will be required.
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