Financial Aid
We are committed to building a community of learners, and that means making a Principia education affordable for all qualified students preschool–grade 12.
Financial aid applications for fall 2021 are now available.
Application Deadlines
| Domestic January 2021 Applicants | November 20, 2020 |
| International Applicants | February 1, 2021 |
| Early Admission Applicants (scholarships available) | February 1, 2021 |
| Priority Admission Applicants (scholarships available) | April 1, 2021 |
| Currently Enrolled Families (including Principia faculty/staff) | April 1, 2021 |
| Late Admission Applicants | July 1, 2021 |
Adhering to these application deadlines is essential for financial aid consideration.
Applying for Aid
New International Applicants
- Complete and submit the Principia International Financial Aid Application at the same time as the application for admission.
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Submit at least two of the following:
- Most recent tax form
- Most recent monthly bank statement
- Verification of income
New Domestic Applicants
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Complete and submit the SSS Financial Aid Application
- Review How to Apply for step-by-step instructions for completing the application
- 2019 and 2020 tax documents must be provided
Currently Enrolled Families (including Principia faculty/staff)
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Complete and submit the SSS Financial Aid Application
- Review How to Apply for step-by-step instructions for completing the application
- 2019 and 2020 tax documents must be provided
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Submit a student-written thank you to our donors (required to receive aid package)*
*Principia faculty/staff families applying for financial aid for the first time do not need to submit a thank-you note.
Need help completing your financial aid application?
Contact Student Support Services (SSS) at 800.344.8328 or sss@communitybrands.com.
Scholarships
New applications who meet Principia's April 1 application deadline are automatically considered for the following scholarships:
Arthur F. Schulz Jr. Merit Scholarship
One-time value: $3,000
Eligibility: First-time Upper School students who are the children and/or grandchildren of Principia alumni
Whole Man Leadership Award
Renewable value: Covers tuition and room costs (excluding boarding meals or fees)
Eligibility: First-time Upper School boarding students
Selfless Servers Scholarship
One-time value: $3,000
Eligibility: First-time Middle and Upper School students
Questions about financial aid or scholarships? Contact us.
Financial Aid: Krista Capp, 314.514.3142. Contact Krista.
Scholarships: Adriane Fredrikson, 314.514.3130. Contact Adriane.