Bement School

Bement values diversity. Students and families come from different cultures, geographic locations and economic situations. We understand the cost of attending Bement can be a challenge and we actively seek opportunities to make our program affordable. Our Board of Trustees sets aside funds to assist every family that demonstrates a financial need. If you have additional questions, please contact our Admission Office.

Bement offers financial aid based on the demonstrated financial need of the family. Our school does not offer merit awards based on academic, athletic, or other talents demonstrated by the student. For the 2004-2005 school year Bement awarded $302,000 to 26% of the student body. For day students these awards ranged from $500 to $8,500. Boarding students received somewhat higher awards.

If you have questions regarding the application process or timetable, please call Ken Cuddeback in the Business Office or Jackie Thomas in the Admission Office. You may also review our Financial Aid Policy here. The Bement School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, or gender in its financial aid policies. Any questions in this regard should be directed to the Head of School.

Application Process

All applicants must complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) and send it to the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton, NJ. Send a photo copy of this form to The Bement School's Business Office. SSS charges $20 for the first agency or school recipient you list and $12 for each additional report.
All applicants must send copies of their 2004 IRS 1040 tax returns (including all schedules) and W-2 forms to Bement's Business Office
In cases of separation, divorce, or parents who have never been married, an additional form is required. This form is to be completed by the non-custodial parent or the natural parent who did not complete the PFS. Send this form directly to Bement' s Business Office, accompanied by that parent's 2004 IRS 1040 tax return and W-2 form. Both natural parents are required to apply for financial aid.
In order to receive due consideration, it is important that you complete the financial aid process on time. Since the total demonstrated need of our applicants exceeds Bement's financial aid budget, our funds can be depleted quickly. Knowing the total need by the time of our first meeting helps us distribute the awards in an equitable manner. No family receives 100% of demonstrated need. In fact, most families receive about 60% to 70% of demonstrated need

For additional information and resources, please check the following links:

To download forms directly.

NAIS Resources and Student Service Resource