The Hebrew Academy uses an online service provider, the Independent School Management's FAST™ (Financial Aid for School Tuition) program, to process financial aid applications. Please note that The Hebrew Academy will only grant financial aid to applicants who have followed the financial aid process detailed below.
Parents are asked to access the FAST Program website (link provided below) specifically for The Hebrew Academy applicants. Once there, Click the Get Started button at the bottom of the first page. All your financial information should be entered directly through the secure server. Space is also provided to fill out additional information that may be pertinent to your application.
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You may choose to download and print the Application Worksheet and/or Parent User Guide before starting work on the application.
- A fee of $45 is required to process this application, to be paid directly to FAST by credit or debit card at the end of the online application process.
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Once completed, and all requested supporting documentation is provided, your application will be available immediately for review by FAST and The Hebrew Academy Tuition Committee. You may be contacted by the School Office if additional information is needed.
- Allow three weeks from the time the above is completed for the Tuition Committe to make a grant determination. Please note that financial aid funds are limited, and will be accessed on a first come basis.
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May 14, 2023 - Preferred deadline for filing a financial aid application online.
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May 31, 2023- Deadline for submitting requested supporting documentation.
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June 7 - 18, 2023 - Review of applications by FAST and The Hebrew Academy Tuition Committee.
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June 30, 2023 -Decision letters are mailed with enrollment packets for accepted students 2023-24.
5. A late fee of $150 will charged for applications submitted after June 18, 2023
The PDF (Portable Document Format) files below require the free Adobe Reader software (click here to download). Right-click or CTRL-click on the links below to open the files in a new window or save them to your computer.
- Application Worksheet(for those who want to preview the application questions)
We know the financial aid process can be a stressful one, and we strive to make it as accessible and user-friendly as possible. Please contact Mrs. Simi Safier, Director of Admissions at 845-634-0951 x 109 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at any time with your questions regarding the financial aid process.
