Apply for Financial Assistance
Key Dates & Deadlines
- September 1, 2022: School & Student Services (SSS) online Parent Financial Statement (PFS) applications open for the 2023-24 school year
- December 5, 2022: For all returning Catlin Gabel families
- Parent Financial Statement (PFS)
- 2021 tax documents
- 2021 W2s (if applicable)
- January 17, 2023: Palma Scholars Program applicant families
- Parent Financial Statement (PFS)
- 2020 and 2021 tax documents
- 2020 and 2021 W2s (if applicable)
- Personal statement (as part of the PFS under ‘Other Considerations’)
- January 19, 2023: Beginning & Lower School applicant families
- Parent Financial Statement (PFS)
- 2020 and 2021 tax documents
- 2020 and 2021 W2s (if applicable)
- Personal statement (as part of the PFS under ‘Other Considerations’)
- February 8, 2023: Middle & Upper School applicant families
- Parent Financial Statement (PFS)
- 2020 and 2021 tax documents
- 2020 and 2021 W2s (if applicable)
- Personal statement (as part of the PFS under ‘Other Considerations’)
- February 24, 2023:
- Palma Scholars Program decisions delivered
- Palma Scholars Program financial assistance decisions delivered
- March 10, 2023:
- Admission decisions delivered
- Financial assistance decisions delivered (for admitted students only)
- March 22, 2023: Enrollment agreement deadline with 10% net tuition deposit
Financial Assistance Application Steps
The following process ensures Catlin Gabel's financial assistance committee is able to track, review, and allocate our limited need-based financial assistance equitably and efficiently. The committee will consider only those applications that are completed by the stated deadlines. We urge you to fully disclose your financial situation and upload all required tax documents to avoid delay in reviewing and processing your application. Families with complicated or unusual financial circumstances may be asked to provide supplemental information or to meet with the financial assistance office by phone or Zoom.
- Step 1: Complete the School and Student Services (SSS) Parent Financial Statement (PFS) online
- Step 2: Submit a personal statement and/or explain changes
- Step 3: [First time applicants] Upload 2020 federal taxes and W2 statements
- Step 4: Upload 2021 federal taxes and W2 statements
- Additional resources