Apply for Assistance
Need-based financial assistance for academic year 2013-14 is now closed
Catlin Gabel uses the School and Student Services (SSS) Parent Financial Statement (PFS) to process applications. For families who plan to apply for the 2014-15 academic year, the online PFS will be available November 2013.
Deadline to submit Parent Financial Statement for 2014-15 will be February 7, 2014 -- check back for details.
- The 2014-15 PFS will be open November 2013.
- Please note: For two-household families, both parents are required to complete a PFS even if only one parent contributes to tuition.
Deadline to submit 2013 tax doucments for 2014-15 will be March 1, 2014
Please include W-2 and/or 1099 statements and the 1040 form with all applicable schedules showing income, by one of the following methods.
- Preferred method: Upload required documents directly to SSS, which enables you to track the status of your application online. Instructions can be found under "Manage my documents" in the PFS Online Workbook .
- Drop off in Toad Hall, attn: Mary Yacob, financial assistance office.
- Please note: Electronic signatures via Turbo Tax or other tax software are acceptable.
- If necessary, you may send your tax documents to SSS by mail:
School and Student Services by NAIS
Application Processing Center
P O Box 449
Randolph MA 02368-0449
Attach an SSS coversheet to all mailed documents
NOTE: For our new families applying, we ask that you also submit your 2012 tax information.
Decision letters will be sent via email on or before March 14, 2014
Helpful Links
PFS Instruction Booklet provides question-by-question help
PFS Online Workbook for help on uploading documents and other online tips
National Association of Independent Schools Family Guide to Financial Aid