Financial Aid Process

University Prep offers need-based financial aid to families who qualify. You may begin to apply for financial aid on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. University Prep's FA deadline is Thursday, February 6, 2014.

University Prep uses Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to process financial aid applications. FAST is a web-based financial aid management system. Based on the financial information you provide, FAST provides University Prep an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. This helps University Prep make fair and objective financial aid decisions. To begin your financial aid application for the 2014-2015 school year, please follow the steps below. Please note, if you are a current family applying for financial aid for the first time, please contact Tee-Ta Walker, Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid at twalker@universityprep.org.

Online Financial Statement
1. Starting Tuesday, November 12, 2013 go to FAST Financial Aid Application.
2. Click on the "Start Application" button. If you are divorced or separated, please read special instructions first.
3. You will create an account using your e-mail address and a password. Once you've created an account, you may log in and out of your application as needed.
4. Complete, pay and submit your application. FAST Financial Aid Application fee is $38.00. This fee is non-refundable.
5. Gather all required documents.

Required Documents
1. 2013 completed 1040, including all schedules
2. 2013 W-2(s)
3. 2013 Business Taxes and schedules
4. IRS Form 4506

Please remember, all required documents are due by Thursday, February 6, 2014. Mail all required documents to Independent School Management, 1316 North Union Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19806.

For an overview of the FAST process, please attend the Financial Aid Information Evening in the U Prep library on January 14, 2014 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

To contact FAST, please e-mail help@ismfast.com or call 1-877-326-FAST. The Help Center hours are open around the clock.

For questions regarding University Prep’s FA process, please contact Tee-Ta Walker, Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid, at 206.832.1118 or twalker@universityprep.org.

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