Financial Aid Deadlines & Forms
At Berkeley Hall, we are deeply committed to promoting socioeconomic diversity in our community. To that end, the school awards annually over $1.5 million in need-based grants to qualified students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
Berkeley Hall School belongs to School and Student Services (SSS) where parents complete a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) and which collects all required supporting documentation annually. The PFS gathers in one place all relevant information about family size, income, and expenses. SSS analyzes the information on the PFS and estimates the family's ability to contribute to educational expenses.
Berkeley Hall School belongs to School and Student Services (SSS) where parents complete a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) and which collects all required supporting documentation annually. The PFS gathers in one place all relevant information about family size, income, and expenses. SSS analyzes the information on the PFS and estimates the family's ability to contribute to educational expenses.
In the case of divorced or separated parents, both natural parents must submit Parents’ Financial Statements and provide all required documents.
Financial Aid Timetable
The financial aid application process occurs at the same time as the admissions process. However, the decisions to accept and to award assistance are separate. Awards are made by the Financial Aid Committee and published on the same day as acceptances. The school maintains strict confidentiality for all financial aid recipients. Please feel free to email Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Nathalie Miller with questions.
By Friday, January 13, 2023
Starting September 1, 2022, create an account by clicking on SSS (School and Student Services) then complete and upload online the following:- Complete online the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) on the SSS website. Instructions are available under Downloads below. Berkeley Hall School's SSS Code is 2486.
- Submit online copies of the following required documents:
- 2021 Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) signed and dated with all schedules
- 2021 W2 and 1099 forms
- 2022 End of Year Pay Stubs
By Monday, February 20, 2023 if you are applying for the first time OR
By Monday, April 17, 2023 if you are a returning Financial Aid family
Go to your SSS (School & Student Services) account and upload the rest of the required supporting documents:
- 2022 Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) signed and dated with all schedules. If you own a business, also upload a signed and dated copy of your 2022 Corporate Federal Corporate Return.
- 2022 W-2 Forms
- 2022 1099 Forms, if applicable.
Last year all Financial Aid funds were awarded. Some applicants were not able to receive funds due to late applications or missing documentation. Please be sure to submit all documentation in a timely manner. The Financial Aid Committee will not review an incomplete application.
Helpful Information
- Introduction to Financial Aid for Families
- Guiding Principles for Families
- K-8 How to Apply for Financial Aid
- Family Guide to Financial Aid
- Sample Parents Financial Statement (PFS)
- Tax Primer for Parents
- Tax Primer for Self-Employed Parents
- Guía Familiar para Ayuda Financiera
- Cómo solicitar ayuda financiera
Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens - gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment.