Financial Aid

Your financial circumstances need not keep you from joining HMS. Applying for financial aid will not hinder your application in any way. We provide the support you need to get here by working closely with you to understand your family’s individual circumstances.

$2.7M in Tuition Aid Each Year

$2.7M financial aid granted
Over 60% of HMS students received financial aid

Financial Aid Process

List of 4 items.

Step 1 | Indicate Interest

Indicate to our Admissions Office, via the online application, that you are interested in applying for financial aid.
Step 2 | Submit Forms

Submit all required financial aid forms to SSS (School and Student Services for Financial Aid) by February 1 for priority consideration. NOTE: A $51 fee is required to complete your SSS application.
Step 3 | Receive Award

Financial aid awards are sent, with admission decision, to admitted families only.
Step 4 | Accept Award

Accept financial aid award. Deadline for acceptance is two weeks after receipt of financial aid decision, unless otherwise noted.

How the Process Works

HMS uses the services of SSS (School and Student Services) recommended by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). All parents−including unmarried, divorced or separated, or stepparents−must submit all of the required financial aid application documents to be considered for a financial aid grant.

HMS uses the Report of Financial Contribution (RFC) as a guide to making a grant determination. If the RFC determines that a family needs more financial aid than High Mowing is able to grant, we offer the most generous aid possible and ask the family to explore additional options. Our Director of Finance and Operations can offer suggestions for payment plans and loans.

All offers of financial aid are awarded on an annual basis. Application must be made each year and the offer is calculated using the most recent financial data. The student must remain in good social and academic standing. Parents must be up-to-date with their school account to be considered for financial aid in a subsequent year.

Review our Financial Aid FAQ for more information.