Financial Aid

We’re committed to building a community of learners, and that means making a Principia education affordable for all qualified students. In order to ensure availability of funds, families are encouraged to apply by the April 1 deadline.

Financial Aid

Applying for Aid: Domestic Applicants

• Complete and submit the SSS Financial Aid Application and required 2018 and 2019 tax return documentation at the same time as the application for admission. Principia School’s SSS school code is 5908. The application deadline for the 2020–21 school year is April 1, 2020.

• For divorced/separated families, both parents are required to submit complete copies of their federal tax returns, including all schedules. 

• If you have questions regarding the form, please check out the links to the SSS Website for Parents and Families listed in the help section below.

Applying for Aid: International Applicants

• Complete and submit the Principia International Financial Aid Application at the same time as the application for admission.

• Submit at least two of the following:

  1. Most recent tax form
  2. Most recent monthly bank statement
  3. Verification of income

Applying for Aid: Returning Student Applicants

• Complete and submit the SSS Financial Aid Application and required 2018 and 2019 tax return documentation by April 1, 2020. Principia School’s SSS school code is 5908.

• Submit a student-written thank-you note (required to process application)

• If you have questions regarding the form, please check out the links to the SSS Website for Parents and Families listed in the help section below.

Applying for Aid: Principia Employee Applicants

• Employees receiving Principia’s tuition-free benefit do not need to apply for financial aid. This tuition benefit will automatically be applied to your student(s) billing statement.

Need help filling out your forms?

• Please check out the SSS Website for Parents and Families. It’s a great place to begin your financial aid process. The site has downloadable guides, a Parent Financial Statement (PFS) workbook, and a link to the SSS Family Portal login page.
   
• If for any reason you have questions or need help, don’t hesitate to be in touch directly with the SSS family support center at 800.344.8328. The center offers daytime, evening, and weekend hours. You can also email sss@communitybrands.com for help. 

Scholarships

Applicants new to Principia, and who meet the 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