Tuition Assistance Guide
Oak Farm Montessori School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
E. lmoyer@oakfarmschool.com
P. 260.897.4270
About Our School We are Dual Accredited by AMS (American Montessori Association) and ISACS (Independent School Association of the Central States). Located on a 150 acre campus, north of FW in Avilla IN, we serve over 300 students ages 6 weeks to 12th grade. Founded in 2000 by Lorene Dekko Salsberry to provide educational choice for families in NE Indiana that was accessible and affordable for all.
"To provide a Montessori environment that inspires children to reach their potential through meaningful work." Oak Farm Montessori School is a private, not-for-profit Montessori school. Our tuition assistance program is available to families as a result of the vision of our founder, Lorene Dekko Salsbery. Because of that vision, we must be good stewards of our resources and trust that families will only apply for assistance in true situations of financial need.
Oak Farm Montessori utilizes our Facts Management system and grant aid to collect, process, and analyze tuition assistance applications. An award is recommended based upon the family application. Oak Farm’s Tuition Assistance Committee uses the recommendation as well as school policies, practices, and budgetary considerations to determine the actual award offered.
"Only when I reflect on past roads taken, can I see the connection between myself and what was to become Oak Farm Montessori School."
Founder Lorene Dekko Salsbery, 1961-2009
"No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted"." ~ Aesop
HOW TO APPLY • Gather important financial information. • Go to the FACTS Management on-line website: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx • Follow the instructions to create an account and complete the application • Allow at least one-hour to complete the application. • Pay the application fee. • Upload required documentation.
PLEASE NOTE Contact Person— Lauren Moyer, CFO E: lmoyer@oakfarmschool.com | P: 260 897-4270 Ext. 1003 Required Documentation— 2020 IRS Form 1040 Important Dates— Application Due– 4/5/2021 2020 IRS Form 1040 Due– 4/16/2021 Notification of Awards – 5/10/2021 (estimated)
BY THE NUMBERS Did you know?
Oak Farm does not receive any funding from the state or federal government. The cost to provide each student an education at Oak Farm averages $14,469 per year. And, the gross tuition per student averages $7,479. Oak Farm is a community of great economic & financial diversity. Many families have low incomes and/or make life-style sacrifices to be part of the Oak Farm community. Please only apply for tuition assistance in cases of true financial need.
For the Fiscal Year Ending 8/31/20 (Budgeted) $16,000.00 $14,000.00
$14,469
$12,000.00 $10,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 6,000.00
$7,479
$ 4,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $-
Other Important Information • Students must have successfully completed the enrollment process. Awards will not be made until an enrollment offer has been made to the student. • The tuition assistance program is intended to benefit families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $100,000. If your AGI is greater than $100,000, a tuition award may be modest or unlikely unless extenuating family or financial circumstances exist. • Applicant’s family must be current with all payments to Oak Farm. • 100% assistance awards are NOT offered.
• Tuition is the only amount eligible for an award. • Fees are not eligible for an award. This includes program registration, application, speech, bus, lunch, athletic, & field trip fees. • Applications received after the due date are subject to a separate review and budgetary restrictions. • Complete one application per household. • Use the legal names of the parents as it appears on tax documents. • Information for both parents is required for the application unless a legal custody/financial agreement can be provided.
• Percent of students receiving financial aid
35% • Retention Rate
88% • Teacher to student ratio
12:1
GOT QUESTIONS? • Q: How do I enter the amount I am offering to pay (Line 13 on the application)? A: Enter your amount as an annual amount for a 9-month school year.
• Q: I don’t have access to a computer or a scanner? A: We can help! Contact Lauren Moyer for assistance.
• Q: My 2019 IRS Form 1040 won’t be filed by 4/17/20, what should I do? A: Contact Lauren Moyer to discuss.
• Q: We are divorced, do we both have to complete the application? A: Yes, unless your divorce agreement specifically states which parent has responsibility for the costs of school expenses. (A copy of the divorce agreement may be required.)
• Q: I’m having problems with the online service, who do I call for help? A: Try calling Facts customer service
A. 502 Lemper Road Avilla, IN 46710 E. lmoyer@oakfarmschool.com
P. 260.897.4270