We know that talking about finances can be uncomfortable, which is why we partner with Clarity鈥攖o make applying for aid thoughtful, stress-free, and completely secure. This straightforward process takes less than 45 minutes with step-by-step guidance the whole way through. We鈥檙e in this together, and our goal is to support your family every step of the way.
Over half of 51社区 families receive need-based financial aid. Using Clarity, we collect your financial details so we can recommend a fair, manageable tuition rate.
Important Dates & Details:
February 1: Priority application deadline.
March 10: Award notifications sent to newly accepted families who met the priority deadline.
After March 1: Applications are reviewed on a funds-available basis.
Note: All 51社区 financial aid grants and merit awards are non-repayable gifts.
Enjoy fast, automated tax verification with no manual tax form uploads required for most filers.
Having these figures nearby will make answering questions quick and simple:
Tax Documents: Recent W-2s or 1099s.
Asset Balances: Current account balances for checking, savings, brokerage accounts, and 529 plans.
Monthly Expenses: Standard housing, debt payments, healthcare, or tuition expenses.
Create Your Household Account: Visit the to sign up. You only need one account per family, regardless of how many children are applying.
Authorize Tax Verification (IRS Form 4506-C): Sign the electronic authorization. Clarity will automatically retrieve your prior-year 1040 tax return directly from the IRS. (Note: Ensure the home address entered on Step 1 matches the address listed on your most recent tax return.)
Complete Your Financial Profile: Fill out user-friendly sections covering household income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
Add Special Circumstances & Pay Fee: Share any unique circumstances (job changes, medical bills, caring for relatives) in the “Other Considerations” section, then submit the $65 fee.
Check Document Requests: Log into your Clarity dashboard to see if our school requires any supplemental files (such as current W-2s or recent pay stubs).
Follow a tailored upload checklist for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax records.
Please gather digital copies or recent statements for:
CRA Tax Documents: T1 General, T4 statements, and Notice of Assessment (NOA).
Asset Balances: Current balances for Canadian bank accounts, TFSAs, RRSPs, and RESPs/education savings.
Monthly Expenses: Standard housing costs, debt balances, and household commitments.
Create Your Household Account: Register at the and select our school.
Complete Non-US Filer Verification: In place of the U.S. IRS form, select the Non-US Tax Filer Verification option within the portal.
Complete Your Financial Profile: Answer questions regarding household income, assets, and liabilities. Enter figures in Canadian Dollars (CAD) or USD as prompted by the portal instructions.
Upload CRA Tax Documents: Go to the Document Requests tab on your portal dashboard to upload:
T1 General (Income Tax Return)
T4 Statement of Remuneration Paid
CRA Notice of Assessment (NOA)
Add Special Circumstances & Pay Fee: Use the “Other Considerations” section to explain any family factors not reflected in numbers, then pay the $65 USD application fee.
Straightforward application with manual document upload for local tax and earnings records.
Please gather digital copies of:
Tax / Income Documents: Official national or local income tax filings, or official wage/employer statements (if tax returns are not issued in your country).
Asset Balances: Current values for local bank accounts, investments, and real estate.
Translations: Certified English translations if original documents are issued in another language.
Create Your Household Account: Register at the and select our school.
Complete Non-US Filer Verification: Complete the Non-US Tax Filer Verification step within the application portal.
Complete Your Financial Profile: Enter household income, assets, and liabilities. Be consistent with your currency conversions (using a current exchange rate if converting to USD).
Upload Income Verification: Navigate to Document Requests to upload official tax filings or employer-issued salary verification documents (along with English translations if required).
Add Special Circumstances & Pay Fee: Share any contextual details about your household in “Other Considerations” and submit the $65 USD application fee.
Clarity provides dedicated parent support in both English and Spanish:
In-App Support: Look for the “Help” button in the bottom left corner of your screen while logged into Clarity.
Email Support: support@claritytuition.com
Phone Support: 1-800-344-8328
We understand that family changes like divorce or separation can make financial aid feel overwhelming. To ensure awards are fair to every family, 51社区 considers the income and assets of both parents, as well as any stepparents. Each parent (and spouse, if remarried) will need to complete a separate Family Application through Clarity. We keep all submitted information strictly confidential between households. Every family鈥檚 situation is unique鈥攑lease reach out to us if you鈥檇 like to discuss yours.