Financial Assistance

The DMIS Board of Trustees allocates a limited amount of financial assistance for qualifying families whose children are enrolled full-time. Awards may cover up to 50 percent of the annual tuition cost. Priority for awards is given to children who have completed at least one full academic year at DMIS.

The maximum amount allotted per child is 50% of the tuition only (excluding extra-curricular activities, daycare, camps, bus, lunch, etc…).  In cases where DMIS awards a 50% assistance on tuition to a family and the SSS report of family contribution is a negative amount, DMIS requires payment-in-full of the remaining 50% prior to enrolling a child.

The deadline to submit an application was April 30th. Decisions were communicated mid-May of 2010 for the 2010-2011 academic year.

HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

All families seeking DMIS financial assistance must provide the following, in order, in a sealed envelope to the DMIS front office:

1) To the admissions office: Prior to applying for tuition assistance,

  • A complete DMIS application must be filed with the school, and
  • The subsequent enrollment contract, including
  • The deposit for tuition, the work bond fee and the tuition insurance.

2) To our on-line application system:

  • A School and Student Service form must be completed on-line (SSS charges a $35 fee); go to https://sss.nais.org/parents/ to apply, and click on “Complete a PFS Online”. Our school code number is 3574.

NOTE: No application will be processed without steps 1) and 2) being completed first.

3) To the financial aid office:

  • A written statement in English explaining the family’s current financial situation that justifies consideration for tuition assistance;
  • One copy of each parent/guardian’s last 3 paychecks;
  • Copies of supporting documentation verifying the information included in Section C of the SSS on-line application, including a copy of each parent/guardian’s complete United States federal income tax and applicable state tax returns for the previous fiscal year, including W2 forms and all applicable “Schedules” and “Itemizations,” and any other supporting documentation;
  • If applicable, a copy of each parent/guardian’s last “Declaration d’Impots Francais” (for French families only);
  • For divorced or separated parents in which both parents maintain legal responsibility, a copy of the legal decision specifying custody of, and legal responsibility for, the children; alimony and/or child support payment information should also be included;
  • A copy of the mortgage agreement or rental lease agreement for the primary residence, and a copy of the check for the most recent payment; and
  • Copies of supporting documentation verifying the information included in Section D of the SSS on-line application, including valuation of non-retirement assets and other non-primary residence real estate – (for financial assets or other property, you may submit insurance policy statements or other valuation and/or transaction documents; for real estate, you may use property tax statements or other valuation documents).

4) This form must be returned with the file, signed and dated.

Families must provide copies, no originals please!

Again, the deadline to submit an application was April 30th. Decisions were communicated mid-May of 2010 for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Please contact Business and Development Manager Lori Pacheco at at (303) 340-DMIS (3647) or lori@dmischool.com with any questions regarding financial assistance.

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