Tuition Assistance

Albert College offers a variety of payment plans, scholarships and bursaries to make the school accessible to deserving students. Students must successfully complete the application process prior to being considered for scholarships or tuition assistance.

Scholarships are available to students in Grades 7 through 12 and are awarded on the basis of merit and achievement. Scholarship recipients are also eligible for bursary assistance.

Bursary assistance is based on need and is available to deserving students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Junior School Merit Scholarship - Junior Division

Albert College Junior School is pleased to offer Junior Division scholarships to qualifying, incoming students. This scholarship may begin in Grade 4, 5 or 6, and will be renewed each year in the Junior School, providing academic achievement and deportment is maintained.

The scholarship recipient will be awarded up to $10,000 each year in attendance in Junior School. Upon completion of Grade 6, application may be made for any Middle School scholarships available.

Albert College is an independent, co-educational school recognized for enriching programs in Academics, the Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship, and Adventure - the 5 'A's. Students graduating from Albert College in Grade 12 typically enter the post-secondary program of their choice. Come and see the difference an Albert College education can make in the life of your child!

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Senior School Scholarships

Each year several Albert College scholarships are available to new students entering Grades 7 through 12. They are awarded on the basis of merit and achievement as established by Albert College or the donor. In addition to completing an Albert College application and submitting the application fee, prospective students must submit a Scholarship Application form, a Teacher Evaluation form, and a copy of the past two years academic reports, which demonstrate a serious commitment toward academic excellence. The scholarship application deadline for prospective students is January 15 annually. However, subsequent applications will be considered on an individual basis and announced accordingly.

Scholarship recipients are also eligible for bursary assistance, if the amount of the scholarship is insufficient to enable them to attend the school. Scholarships are renewable each year, provided the recipient maintains good academic standing, participates in school life and meets all other school requirements. In addition, Bermudian students who have shown outstanding academic and all-round achievement are eligible for the Frederick Sydney Smith ’31 Scholarships which are awarded annually through the HSBC Bank Bermuda. These scholarships range from $5,000 - $40,000.

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ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants: Students in Grades 7 to 12

Each year several Albert College scholarships are available to students entering Grades 7 through 12, including current Grade 6 students entering our Middle School. They are awarded on the basis of merit and achievement as established by Albert College or the donor who established the specific Scholarship Fund.

Scholarships are renewable each year, provided the student remains in good academic standing, participates in school life and meets all other requirements of the school. The scholarship application deadline for prospective students is January 15 annually. Subsequent applications will be considered on an individual basis and announced accordingly. Scholarship recipients are also eligible for bursary assistance if the amount of the scholarship is insufficient to enable them to attend the school.

Financial Assistance Committee Decisions

The Scholarship applications are reviewed by the Albert College Financial Assistance Committee. The school’s financial assistance budget does not meet the needs of all the applicants. The Financial Assistance Committee utilizes a rubric that includes Albert’s 5 ‘A’s (Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure) to determine award recipients. Scholarships are distributed as broadly as possible to the most deserving students. The school holds this information in strictest confidence and families are asked to do the same with all awards. Notice of assistance is made as soon as possible after January 15 annually. Families are considered for assistance only if the previous school year fees have been paid in full.

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Frederick Sydney Smith ’31 Scholarship

Bermudian students who have shown outstanding academic and all-round achievement are eligible for the Frederick Sydney Smith '31 Scholarships which are awarded annually. These scholarships range from $5,000 - $40,000 CAD towards tuition annually to assist Bermudian students to attend Albert College. Includes one round-trip airfare to Bermuda.

Scholarship applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee by the end of January for the following school year.

FREDERICK SYDNEY SMITH '31 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

2019-2020 Frederick Sydney Smith ’31 Scholarship recipients

Alumni Scholarship

The Albert College Alumni Association established the Alumni Scholarship Fund in 2004 through generous contributions from alumni. The purpose is to provide scholarship(s) to a Senior School student(s) who best meets the following description:

The Alumni Scholarships will be given to a relative of an alumni. If there is no qualified application there will be no scholarship awarded in that year.

It will be awarded to Senior School student(s) in Grade 9 through 12. Financial need will be taken into consideration by the selection committee when the amount awarded exceeds 15% of the boarding student fees. Applicants should have demonstrated achievement in Academics, Arts, Athletics, Active Citizenship and Adventure.

The scholarship will be renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic progress demonstrated by a 70% average on the March report card and a final June report average of 65% or greater. In addition the candidate must demonstrate contribution to life at Albert College which will be assessed using the scholarship rubric of 5 'A’s excluding Adventure. The recipient must achieve a minimum score of 45 out of 80.

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Bursaries

Bursaries are grants funded by donations and the school’s Endowment Funds. Donations are made to the Annual Fund by alumni, individuals and foundations that support the Albert College philosophy and wish to provide the opportunity for talented and deserving students to attend the school. Bursaries are awarded by the school and carry no obligation of repayment; although, it is hoped that beneficiaries will, in the future, become donors to the Annual Fund. Some bursaries carry a citation recognizing the various individual attributes which contribute to a well-rounded student population. Bursaries are renewable each year, provided the recipient maintains good academic and social standing. However, all families must reapply annually. Albert College is a member of the Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) program.

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Eligible Applicants: Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Albert College is a member of the Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) program. Families with children enrolling into Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 12 are welcome to apply for tuition assistance in the form of a bursary. Bursaries are awarded by the school after parents complete a confidential application through Apple Financial Services. Albert College then receives an analysis of the applicant’s financial ability to contribute towards educational expenses.

The Apple Service Financial recommendation is reviewed by the Albert College Tuition Assistance Committee. Bursaries carry no obligation of repayment and will be renewable provided the student remains in good standing. However, families must reapply annually to demonstrate ongoing need. Bursaries are funded by donations from alumni, individuals, foundations and the school’s Endowment Funds. These funds ensure Albert College is accessible for more mission-appropriate students, regardless of their families’ financial situation.

HOW TO APPLY

Families must complete the online Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS), which is available at Apple Financial Services. Completed forms, including a non-refundable application fee ranging from $125 (including HST) per school, depending on the method of payment, are submitted online to Apple Financial Services for analysis to determine need prior to consideration by the Albert College Financial Aid Committee. Renewal applications for students currently receiving financial aid must be completed annually and submitted to Apple Financial Services for review by January 15 annually. Applications for new families enrolling after this date, will be accepted and considered.

Tuition Assistance Committee Decisions:

The PFS and the FACS Needs Analysis are reviewed by the Albert College Tuition Assistance Committee. The school’s tuition assistance budget does not meet the needs of all applicants. The Tuition Assistance Committee distributes awards as broadly as possible to students in need. The school holds this information in strictest confidence and families are asked to do the same with all awards. Notice of assistance is made as soon as possible after January 15 annually.

Please note that families are considered for assistance only if the previous school year fees have been paid in full.

Tuition Assistance FAQ

WHAT IS TUITION ASSISTANCE?

Who can apply for tuition assistance?

Anyone can apply for tuition assistance. It is important for applicants to realize that the assistance program is meant to supplement, not to replace the family’s financial commitment. The income of families receiving assistance varies from $40,000 to $130,000. Only students who have been admitted by the Enrolment Committee can be considered for assistance. Requests regularly exceed the financial assistance budget. However, with the significant sacrifices families are prepared to make for students receiving assistance, the majority of students accepted are able to attend.

How is tuition assistance determined?

The Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) uses a standard formula to determine the needs of each family. Consideration of income, expenses, assets and debts, age, size of family and the number of children at tuition paying schools and universities establishes the need. The school’s Tuition Assistance Committee then determines an award that may be a bursary or a combination of scholarship and bursary.

How much can we expect to receive?

Most awards for families who qualify are between $4,000 to $10,000 for boarders and $2,000 to $5,000 for day students. In determining the assistance awarded, consideration is given to financial need, academic achievement and breadth of contribution. A few exceptional students receive awards over $10,000. Families with significant assets may be disappointed and are encouraged to consider bank loans.

Is there a limit to how much a family can receive?

Is the tuition assistance renewable for the same amount each year?

Each year is considered separately and therefore a new application must be completed for the next school year. Changes in financial status may affect the size of the award. Generally, the amount awarded remains the same until graduation, provided the student is in good academic and social standing. Families are considered for assistance only if previous school bills have been paid in full.

What happens if the parents are divorced or separated?

What if someone with apparent greater wealth receives aid and you do not?

The Tuition Assistance Committee reviews a statement of the needs of each family. Full financial disclosure of income and net worth is required, and income tax returns may be requested. It is unlikely that someone of apparent greater wealth will receive more assistance, but as both need and the overall contribution of the student varies, so can awards. Scholarships are publicized; bursaries are not. The school, and we hope, the families, take confidentiality very seriously.

Where are the applications for tuition assistance available? Is there a deadline?

Financial assistance is supplied by a third party organization. Please contact Apple Financial Services to apply.

Scholarship applications are available on our website. Deadline for submission is January 15 each year. Decisions are mailed shortly thereafter. Applications for new families are accepted after January 15, although the funds available may be limited.

If you require additional assistance, please contact our Enrolment Office by emailing info@albertcollege.ca or by calling 613-968-5726. You may also receive specific information when you visit or tour the school.

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Tuition Assistance

Junior School Merit Scholarship - Junior Division

Senior School Scholarships

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants: Students in Grades 7 to 12

Financial Assistance Committee Decisions

How to apply

Additional Scholarships

Frederick Sydney Smith ’31 Scholarship

Frederick Sydney Smith ’31 Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

Bursaries

ELIGIBILTY

Eligible Applicants: Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

HOW TO APPLY

Tuition Assistance Committee Decisions:

Tuition Assistance FAQ

WHAT IS TUITION ASSISTANCE?

Who can apply for tuition assistance?

How is tuition assistance determined?

How much can we expect to receive?

Is there a limit to how much a family can receive?

Is the tuition assistance renewable for the same amount each year?

What happens if the parents are divorced or separated?

What if someone with apparent greater wealth receives aid and you do not?

Where are the applications for tuition assistance available? Is there a deadline?

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