Admission
Financial Aid
General Aid Information
The Financial Aid program at Christ Church Episcopal School has been established in an effort to reduce the possibility that a qualified applicant or current student would be unable to attend CCES solely as a result of financial need. CCES is proud to announce that we granted over $2.4MM in Financial Aid to families during the 2023-24 school year. We understand the sacrifices our families make to send their children to our school. New and current families may apply for Financial Aid by following the procedures below. Applications must be submitted through the School and Student Services (SSS) website. Financial Aid awards are granted on an annual basis and governed by the Financial Aid Award Policies and Procedures. Financial Aid is always contingent upon the availability of funds in any given year. Additional factors taken into account in the award decision process are academic performance and the applicant’s potential to make a positive contribution to the life of the school community.
Please refer to the information below to guide you through the Financial Aid process.
December 15, 2023: Current/Returning Family Financial Aid Application Deadline
January 16, 2024: Prospective Family Financial Aid Deadline
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FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST & PROCEDURES
CCES Financial Aid Committee will consider an applicant’s file once all of the required documentation has been submitted. In addition, parents must adhere to the corresponding deadlines listed below. Required information and forms not received by the due dates may result in disqualification of your Financial Aid application for the coming school year.
| Checklist | Item to be submitted | Where to submit | Deadline |
| ❑ Required (For both custodial and non-custodial parents) |
Online Financial Aid Application to
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SSS | December 15, 2023* |
| ❑ Required | Household members’ taxes & W-2/1099 forms for 2022 | SSS | December 15, 2023* |
| ❑ Required | Most recent pay stub from each job held by household members | SSS | December 15, 2023* |
| ❑ If applicable | Documents that establish the amount of miscellaneous monthly or yearly income you currently receive (i.e., welfare, food stamps, unemployment, workers' compensation, etc.,) | SSS | December 15, 2023* |
| ❑ If applicable | Business taxes for 2022 and/or Trust Forms* *All corporate, partnership, and trust forms if a household member owns 20% or more interest in a corporation, partnership or trust | SSS | December 15, 2023* |
| ❑ Required | Household members’ taxes & W-2/1099 forms for 2023 | SSS | April 15, 2024 |
| ❑ If applicable | Business taxes for 2023 and/or Trust Forms* *All corporate, partnership, and trust forms if a household member owns 20% or more interest in a corporation, partnership or trust | SSS | April 15, 2024 |
*Prospective families (Applicants for the 2024-2025 school year) – Deadline to apply for Financial Aid is January 16, 2024
Process
If all documents are submitted on time, newly accepted families can expect to know the outcome of their application alongside their admission decision the first week of March so that they may make an informed decision prior to enrollment. Renewing Financial Aid applicants can expect a decision during re-enrollment and the grant will be confirmed by late-April once 2023 taxes are submitted. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions. All information related to the parent’s financial circumstances will be treated confidentially. This information will only be used to make a fair determination of financial need.
Special Notes
Please be aware that the Financial Aid Committee may request an interview if it has unresolved questions about your financial information or feels that a discussion would be helpful to the Financial Aid process. ALL Required tax documents mentioned above must be submitted to SSS directly. Please DO NOT send any documentation to the CCES Financial Aid Office.
You may contact SSS for assistance in completing the application or to check your application status at 1-800-344-8328 or via email at sssandtadsfa@communitybrands.com.
If you have general questions about the CCES Financial Aid process, please contact 864-299-1522 x1223 or email financialaid@cces.org
All information received by the Financial Aid Office will be kept strictly confidential.
Download the SSS workbook below in order to gather all necessary information prior to applying online.
Christ Church Episcopal School (“CCES”) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at CCES. CCES does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship or other programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs and activities.