Affording Pomfret

To apply for financial aid, complete the steps below by the application deadline of February 1, 2022. Pomfret’s school code for the financial aid application is 5842. 

• Step 1: Fill out a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) on the SSS financial aid website
• Step 2: Upload complete federal income tax returns for 2020 and 2021

Please note: Requests for financial aid typically exceed available funds, and awards are made to only a percentage of accepted students. You should be aware that every year there are applicants who are accepted to Pomfret who qualify for but do not receive financial aid.

Financial aid at Pomfret is awarded based on demonstrated financial need. To determine financial need, Pomfret uses a nationally standardized system for financial aid offered by School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS). SSS collects a family’s financial information and performs an initial analysis, providing an estimated need to Pomfret School. The Financial Aid Committee at Pomfret uses this estimated need as a guideline in determining financial aid eligibility and awards. For a comprehensive guide to the financial aid process as outlined by SSS, click here.

If you receive financial aid in your child’s first year, you will continue to receive financial aid in subsequent years as long as you demonstrate a continued need for assistance. Circumstances may change, which is why we require that families submit a new financial aid application each year.  

If your child enrolls at Pomfret without financial aid, you may apply for financial aid in subsequent years. However, it is unlikely that you will receive financial aid. That being said, if you are able to demonstrate a significant change in circumstances, we will make every effort to provide assistance to our current families. It is Pomfret School’s policy that each parent, regardless of custodial arrangements, must complete a financial aid application through SSS. 

When is the Financial Aid Application deadline?
The deadline for new families to apply for financial aid is February 1. The deadline for returning families to apply is January 1.

What is the school code for SSS?
Pomfret’s School code is 5842.

What if my tax return for last year is not available by the deadline?
In this case, please be sure to submit your most recent W-2 and a signed copy of your most recently filed federal income tax return, with all corresponding schedules. Once you receive your return for last year, please submit it as soon as it is available. All tax forms must be uploaded on the SSS website.

Does applying for financial aid hurt my child’s chances of being admitted?
Although Pomfret benefits from a robust financial aid budget, the demand for aid always exceeds our supply. As such, we are only able to offer financial aid awards to a small percentage of students who apply. Those admitted students for whom we cannot offer a financial aid award will be placed on a financial aid waitlist. 

When will we find out about financial aid?
You will receive both the admission decision as well as the financial aid decision at the same time. Decisions are released to applicants on March 10.

What percentage of students receive financial aid at Pomfret?
For the most recent school year, 43 percent of the student body received need-based financial aid, drawn from a budget of approximately $5 million.

Pomfret School has partnered with FACTS Management for the collection of all tuition and fee billing payments. It is our goal to provide you with an easy-to-use, mobile friendly online experience to manage your account and to complete tasks like making a payment, viewing your payment schedule, and updating your account with flexibility and ease.

The available tuition and fee payment plans are:

• Payment in Full
• Two-Payment Plan
• 11, 10, 9, and 8 Monthly Payment Plan

Payment options available include recurring automatic withdrawal through checking, savings, or credit card. If you do not want to set up an automatic withdrawal through FACTS, you will receive an invoice monthly for current and past due balances. All credit card payments are subject to a 2.85 percent convenience fee. Returned payments for insufficient funds will incur a $30 fee.

Established in 2009 by a devoted alumnus and past parent of the school (who chooses to remain anonymous), the purpose of the Distinguished Scholar Awards is to attract outstanding scholars and citizens to Pomfret School. These merit scholarships are given annually to applicants with proven potential to make a substantial contribution to the school through academic excellence, leadership in curricular and co-curricular activities, and service to the Pomfret community.

• Candidates are selected by Pomfret’s Admissions Committee; no further application is required.
• Financial need is not a requirement in the selection process.
• Awards are reviewed each year to ensure recipients are meeting the criteria upon which the award is given.