Affording AOS

AOS provides need-based financial assistance. AOS does not offer merit-based scholarships or aid.

Anybody with a demonstrated financial need is eligible for financial assistance.

Through the generosity of the Papadopoulos Foundation and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, there is a pool of money to be awarded to families of Greek and Orthodox heritage that demonstrate a financial need.  Any families applying for the Papadopoulos/AGOC awards should complete the regular AOS financial assistance process and notify the Director of Finance and Operations of their desire to be considered for these awards. 

It is best to apply for financial assistance between January 1 and March 1.  Applications for financial assistance should be received prior to knowing your child’s admission decision.  In most situations, if you meet the March 1 deadline for applying for financial assistance, the award information will be communicated with the admission decision.

AOS is need-blind in the Admission process.  Applying for financial assistance has no effect on your child(ren)’s admission to the School.​

Every family’s financial situation is different, so we take an individual approach to each application.  AOS uses FAST Aid to analyze each family’s financial need and to determine an amount they feel each family can contribute towards an AOS education. The AOS Financial Aid Committee makes a final decision on the amount of financial aid granted based on the results of FAST’s analysis and any other relevant information.

New students to the School should receive a financial assistance decision along with their admission decision, as long as they have met the deadline of March 1 to have their application and all financial documents submitted to FAST Aid. Returning families will receive financial assistance decisions by March 31 if they meet the March 1 application deadline.  Financial assistance awards are granted after March 31 if a family does not make the March 1 deadline. Award notifications are made by the end of each succeeding month.  Families should be aware that failing to meet the March 1 deadline may have an impact on the amount of assistance the School is able to award.

Yes, returning families will need to apply for financial assistance each year they have a need.