FINANCIAL AID - Heritage Preparatory School

Heritage Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Program is a vital tool that helps us to welcome a diversity of perspectives and experiences within the Heritage community, so the school can best reflect our multicultural and socioeconomically diverse city. Heritage’s Financial Aid Program offers support to qualified families who cannot afford the full tuition; it is available for students in Nursery through 12th Grade. Financial Aid is need-based; awards are made as a percentage of tuition. Financial Aid is also available toward the purchase of a student’s school laptop computer, domestic and international travel, and most Heritage AfterSchool programs. Each year, the Financial Aid Program grants more than $6 million in awards, which support 21% of Heritage students.

For all questions, contact Sarah Lafferty, Director of Lower School Admissions & Financial Aid and Karyn Delay, Director of Middle and Upper School Admissions & Financial Aid at finaid@heritageprephtx.com

Financial Aid Procedures Financial Aid FAQs

– Reply “Yes” to the admissions application question, “Will your family be applying for Financial Aid?”

To be considered for aid, your admissions application must indicate that your family is applying for Financial Aid. (Please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@heritageprephtx.com to obtain a fee-waiver code.)

-Complete a TADS Application

The TADS application is available at www.mytads.com. When you begin the TADS application, you will be given a username and password that will allow you to return to your application prior to submission. Detailed information about the application process and the financial evaluation of applications is available at www.tads.com. For questions, please contact TADS at help@tads.com.

You need to complete only one TADS application even if you have more than one child applying to Heritage or if your child(ren) is(are) applying to multiple schools that require a TADS application. Select Heritage Day School as one of the schools to which the TADS Financial Aid Summary Report will be sent. There is a single fee of $45 for submitting a TADS application, regardless of how many schools receive the Financial Aid Summary Report.

Please note that while there is a fee waiver for Heritage Admissions application, no fee waivers are granted for TADS applications.

All forms and documents are due by January 1, except the 2021 Federal Tax Return, which is due April 15, 2022.

-Submit Supporting Documents

In addition to the TADS application, TADS and Heritage require the following supporting documents:

2020 Federal Tax Return (IRS 2019 Form 1040, W2s, and all supporting schedules)
2021 Federal Tax Return (IRS 2020 Form 1040, W2s, and all supporting schedules)
2020 and 2021 Partnership/sole proprietorship and/or corporate returns (if applicable)
A copy of each parent’s or guardians most recent pay
Documentation for all other sources of income (Social Security, public assistance, food stamps, unemployment compensation, child support, workers compensation, etc.)

All forms and documents are due by August 1st.

-What is financial aid?

Financial aid is based on a family’s ability to pay. Heritage School considers financial need to be the difference between what it costs to attend Heritage and a family’s ability to pay tuition; financial aid is not a loan. Through its Financial Aid Program, the School supports students from families who are unable to pay the full tuition. Financial aid awards are based on a percentage of tuition and not a set dollar amount, and awards are given after a family has completed the financial aid application process and has been deemed qualified. Because awards are based on a percentage of tuition, the amount a family pays each year is likely to increase proportionally to increases in tuition.

-How often does tuition increase and by how much? How will this increase impact our financial aid award?

Historically, tuitions at New York City independent schools have increased each year by approximately 5% in order to cover increasing personnel and program costs. The Financial Aid Committee assumes that a family’s income also increases on an annual basis, and therefore the financial aid percentage a family receives generally remains the same from year to year.

-How do we know if we qualify for financial aid? Who is awarded financial aid?

Few families find it “easy” to pay independent school tuition. Most families adjust their spending priorities, maximize parents’ earnings, and carefully manage assets to do so. Providing firm guidelines to help a family decide whether to apply for financial aid is difficult because each family’s combination of circumstances is different. The Financial Aid Committee’s awards are based on many different factors. Among those factors considered are income, assets (including home equity, college funds and investments), family size, and the number of children attending tuition charging institutions. If a family thinks they will need financial aid, they must apply for financial aid when they submit their initial application.

Should we delay applying for financial aid until after our child has been enrolled at Heritage?

No. Financial aid will not be available to families if they have enrolled at Heritage without financial aid. Heritage assumes families applying for admission have honestly and carefully evaluated their own capacity to pay tuition. In addition, the School seriously considers each family’s financial picture when deciding on financial aid awards and assumes each family has provided an honest assessment of their ability to pay tuition.

-How does the Financial Aid Committee determine our financial aid award?

Families submit a TADS (Tuition Aid Data Services) application online directly to TADS. Separated and/or divorced parents must each submit a TADS application. Domestic partners, step-parents and non-custodial parents must also submit financial information. TADS uses the submitted information to generate a Financial Aid Report that summarizes a family’s financial situation. Heritage’s Financial Aid Office uses this information, in addition to other factors, to determine a family’s financial aid award. Procedures for applying for financial aid are detailed in the section Procedures for Applying for Financial Aid.

-When are we notified of the Financial Aid Committee’s decision?

Families who have applied for financial aid will be notified of the Financial Aid Committee’s decision at the same time families are notified of admission decisions.

-What does Heritage expect of families and students who receive financial aid?

Heritage expects all families to contribute to their child’s educational expenses, in an amount determined through the Financial Aid Committee’s review of a family’s circumstances. The school also expects all students—whether or not they receive Financial Aid—to maintain the strong academic and personal qualities that led to their admission. All families receiving Financial Aid from Heritage must annually submit a TADS application and the associated documentation of income and expenses. Finally, Heritage asks all students and families who receive Financial Aid to expect a rich and full Heritage educational experience equal to their community peers.

-What must we do to continue receiving financial aid?

All families who receive financial aid must submit financial aid paperwork each year they are enrolled at Heritage in order to continue receiving financial aid. Failure to file a TADS application and supporting documentation to TADS by the deadlines will result in a returning student’s loss of his or her award.

-What if a spouse does not work?

Heritage believes that families should bear the primary responsibility for financing their children’s education and therefore we expect that both parents will contribute financially. Each application is evaluated individually in recognition that each family has unique details defining their financial circumstances.

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Chariti Hope

5/05/2024

Heritage Prephas been a game changer. This school has a Christ-centered curriculum. I really wish my son was there last year he loves going to the school he looks forward to it.
It has been a stress reliever knowing that my son is in good hands. Last year my son was out of public charter and struggled with deep depression . His previous School, had a zero tolerance for bullying policy but it did not extend beyond paper. At the public charter that my son attended he was bullied constantly and it felt like I was at the school almost every week.
I did not think to go to private education right away because I am a single mom and I was worried about the cost . I didn't think that I will be able to afford it even though I know that it was needed . But I want to encourage anybody reading this,tuition is a small investment when it comes to your child's happiness,safety, and education. One of the things I love about Heritage Prep is I know that their views align with mine I don't have to worry about my child being taught something that I'm not in agreement with. I like that I have access to the school and that I'm able to communicate with the teachers. I also like that they have a registered nurse on site and for physical education they get to work with a professional fitness trainer.
I know that my son is getting Quality individualized Care. I know that he's understanding what he's learning. He gets homework and a homework is not so overwhelming where he doesn't have time for anything else but it's enough where he's able to have repetition. At my son's previous School they said that he lack focus but at this school I get to see how Focus he really is and I realize it wasn't the lack of focus, it was the environment that he was in. The environment that I had him and was not conducive to his learning style. I'm also excited that it is still within the beginning of the year and my son gets to go on his first field trip already last year he only went on one. I want to encourage you if you're thinking about checking out Heritage Prep to just try it. And if you made it to the end of my review then I'm sure that it's a thought in process, it doesn't hurt to call and sit down and have a meeting at the end of the day you're only going to know what it's like for yourself if you try it.

Mirna Alfaro

I have many friends that have enrolled their children at this Christian private school. I am very happy to see all these parents extremely satisfied with the choice they made for their children's education! Not one of them has expressed any regret. They are all very happy parents. They all have expressed to me that they made the right choice and are satisfied with everything this school has to offer their children. They mentioned; location, price, security, curriculum. As a member of my community in Houston, TX , I applaud the efforts of this school and its administration for their cause to provide a Christ-centered classical education, in a safe environment and making it affordable for our children to attend. This is why I give this school a 5 star rating!

Rhonda Sullivan

Although, I am not a parent many of my friend's children attend this school. They love the quality education that their child is receiving at the school and the safety of the school. It is Christ centered so along with the great education; they are learning about Jesus.

Stephanie Mizelle

Heritage Preparatory School is an excellent place for your child to feel safe and loved. Individualized instruction because of small class size. Biblical based atmosphere, student centered, and parents welcomed.

Denise hall

Bishop Tony Hall and, Denise have been friends with Bishop Windell Hutchins and The Church of Champions for 35+ years. In reference of the Heritage Preparatory School, the teachers, the chancellor, and the leaders have always presented themselves with a Stella character and a spirit of excellence towards others. In other words, the chancellor is a fair man. He believes in giving everyone equal stands or support. Therefore, we are glad to say that this chancellor is a man of high regards! Personally, I am a witness that the leadership of this school operates with a spirit of kindness, fairness, and no discrimination of any kind. Lastly, if I was raising my children in the Houston Region; The Heritage Preparatory School would be my place of choice for educational services.

Denise L Hall, MÁS

Kelly Peterson

This is a top notch school with top notch staff starting with the principal Kelton Charles!! He gives 150% all the time and it seems like he never goes home. His love for the kids and other people is unmatched!! You definitely need to check this school out and then enroll your children.

Linda Threats

My granddaughter is enrolled. Excellent Christian based school. She is really exceeding.

Johnny Brunson

I absolutely love what this school is about and what it stand for. In this day and age we need a Christ centered school. Thank you Jesus for this school

Roshondra Nelson

Great place to educate your children! Christ centered environment and wonderful staff!

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Heritage Prep is a wonderful school with amazing people!