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Financial Assistance
At Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, we believe that a Jewish education is a vital investment in your childs future; however, we also understand that tuition requirements place a sizable burden upon many of our families. Just as we are dedicated to providing an outstanding education in both secular and Judaic studies to our students, we are equally committed to working with families to achieve an agreeable financial outcome. We offer several payment options, including a single-payment plan, a semi-annual payment plan, and a ten-month payment plan. At JKHA, there are two types of financial assistance available: Tuition Assistance and Tuition Subvention Grants. TUITION ASSISTANCE
Eligibility for Tuition Assistance is based on demonstrated need. Families meeting established criteria reviewed by our Financial Assistance Committee are awarded Tuition Assistance for the upcoming academic year. Please note that all families must apply annually for Tuition Assistance. Applications are due no later than April 30, 2014.
The Financial Assistance Committee works to evaluate each individual familys ability to meet tuition payments in a fair, consistent and equitable way. All information is kept confidential. Financial Assistance award decisions begin in late April in each year. Tuition Subvention awards are extended in mid-June.
Have Questions?
Please contact Ronne Toub in the Business Office (862-437-8128 or via email at rtoub@jkha.org) with any questions regarding Financial Assistance.
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If you are applying for:
Tuition Assistance: Go to www.jkha.org/tuitionassistance and follow the steps below.* 1. Application: Complete the Tuition Assistance application on or before April 30, 2014. 2. Tax Documents: Submit all required tax documentation to FACTS via fax or mail as shown on the webpage. 3. Narrative: Compose a narrative that supports and clarifies your application for tuition assistance.
Your application will be processed after all three above requirements are complete and you have paid the nonrefundable registration fee.
* For this process, please make sure you access FACTS through the JKHA website, rather than going to the FACTS website directly.
Tuition Subvention Grant: Go to www.jkha.org/tuitionsubvention and follow the steps below. 1. Application: Complete the Tuition Subvention application on or before May 31, 2014. 2. Tax Documents: Upload an electronic copy of the first page of your tax return.
Your application will be processed after both above requirements are complete and you have paid the nonrefundable registration fee.
Plan B: Semi-Annual
Tuition and fees will be paid in two installments due August 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015. A postdated check is required for the January 1, 2015 payment.
Plan C: Monthly
Tuition will be paid in ten consecutive installments beginning August 2014 through June 2015 on either the 1st or the 15th of the month. Payments are made through FACTS Tuition Service.
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Excellence
Our school has enhanced excellence programs because we are part of Greater MetroWest. Investment in teachers: Excellent teachers and academic excellence go hand-in-hand. Our community is investing $1 million into professional development for teachers through The Quest for Teaching Excellence program. Teachers from across the community also gather in a teach-in to share best practices. Investment in science and technology: Grants support the latest technology and science equipment, including SmartBoards, iPads, laptops and greenhouses. Our teachers are trained to use them, and are trained in advanced scientific techniques for teaching, with help from the Greater MetroWest Day School Initiative. Investment in Israel Education: Developing and enhancing strong connections to Israel is a fundamental tenet of our school. Grants support expanded Israel education through bringing Israeli ambassadorspassionate and energetic Israeli young adultsto the schools, as well as supplementing the cost of student trips to Israel. We help bring Israel to our students, and our students to Israel.
Affordability
Our school is a more affordable Jewish day school because we are part of Greater MetroWest. Middle Income Grants: Each year, hundreds of children in Greater MetroWest receive middle income grants so that they can attend Jewish day school. Our community was among the first in the nation to develop middle income tuition grant programs to help families squeezed in the middlethose who would not qualify for traditional scholarships, but for whom the cost of tuition is too great a burden.
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Sustainability
Our community is investing in our school to secure a stronger Jewish future. Building Endowments: Our day schools are among the first in the nation to develop comprehensive endowment development programs to help build greater affordability and excellence today and to help ensure strong, sustainable Jewish day schools for generations. Building Stronger Ties to Alumni: Our schools are engaging alumni leaders to build vital relationships, adding value to the lives of current and former students by strengthening these connections.
This program benefits three founding schools: JKHA, GOA, HAMC. For more information on all Jewish day schools in Greater MetroWest, visit the Website: www.jfedmw.org/dayschools.
Tuition and fees at JKHA cover only a portion of the real cost of educating each child. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated fundraisers and many supporters, we are proud to be able to subsidize every students tuition at JKHA, regardless of need.
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