Financial Aid Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Brighton, MA area

Focus Areas: Educational support for students attending Bais Yaakov of Boston

Bais Yaakov's Scholarship Committee offers financial aid to qualified applicants. No applicant is denied acceptance based on need. The organization is firmly committed to this goal and has considered it a top priority since its inception.

Eligibility

• Students attending Bais Yaakov of Boston
• Families demonstrating financial need
• New families and existing families may apply

Application Process

Two application pathways available:

1. Short Form Option: For families who have previously received financial aid and whose income is within 10% of last year, financial situation is relatively unchanged, and who accept a 10% tuition increase
2. Full Form Option: For families new to requesting financial aid OR who wish to be considered for the same or greater scholarship award than last year

Contact Information

FAX: 617-254-7549

Organization Type: Registered 501(c)(3)

Application Process

Two Application Options:

Option 1: Financial Aid Short Form

For returning families with minimal changes to financial situation

Required Information:

1. Parent full name
2. Parent email address
3. Parent cell number
4. Income change verification (over 10% in past two years?)
5. Occupations and gross salary/income of each working household member
6. Number of new students attending this year
7. Number of children paid tuition/childcare fees for in previous school year
8. Current payments to other schools and programs
9. Annual charitable giving amount
10. Other sources of income, investments, parsonage/housing allowance, or nontaxable funds/benefits
11. Additional information for committee consideration
12. Copy of most recent tax return (required upload)
13. Signature and date certification accepting 10% tuition increase and confirming unchanged financial situation

Option 2: Financial Aid Full Application

For new families or those seeking same/greater aid than previous year

Step-by-step 8-step form:

1. Parent's Information: Father's and mother's contact information and addresses
2. Children's Information: List of children attending Bais Yaakov and other children
3. Father's Income: Gross wages, dividends, interest, business income, and other income sources
4. Mother's Income: Same income categories as father
5. Children's Income: Taxable income, dividends, and assets
6. Household Assets: Business assets, real estate, investments
7. Household Expenses: Housing, auto expenses, unusual expenses, charitable giving
8. Aid Information: Full tuition amount, requested payment amount, financial aid requested

Required Documents:

• Copy of last 1040 tax return with all W2s and schedules
• Copy of latest pay stubs for both husband and wife (where applicable)

All required documents must be uploaded before form review.

File Requirements

• Maximum file size: 32 MB per upload