Julia Morgan School for Girls is committed to creating a school community that is accessible to a wide range of families. To achieve this goal, the School offers Flexible Tuition to students whose families apply and demonstrate a financial need.

We recognize that paying for an independent school education can be a challenge for families. The Julia Morgan School Flexible Tuition Program offers families the opportunity to pay what they can afford. The program is open to all families who participate in the application process. Families submit information about their financial resources, etc. and the school uses standard criteria to evaluate a family’s ability to pay the tuition.

Is Flexible Tuition available to all families?

Yes, Flexible Tuition is available to families that demonstrate the need for reduced tuition. Need is determined to be the difference between a family’s resources and the cost of a student’s educational expenses.

How many students at Julia Morgan School receive Flexible Tuition?

Thirty percent of our students receive Flexible Tuition with tuition ranging from 5% to 90% of the total tuition.

How is eligibility for flexible tuition determined?

Julia Morgan School uses the information families provide to Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) powered by ISM as a guideline to help the Flexible Tuition Committee estimate a family’s ability to pay the tuition. The amount of tuition is assessed based on the FAST application and previous and current year tax returns (including all schedules and W2s). Throughout the process, we make every effort to take into account each family’s particular circumstances. Adhering to all deadline dates is essential.

How is the family contribution calculated?

Family circumstances vary widely. Often families with similar incomes have different financial need due to differences in financial circumstances other than income. Julia Morgan School reviews all documentation required to complete the application process. The Flexible Tuition Committee assesses each family’s situation individually looking at its entire financial picture.

What if I don’t have my 2011 taxes ready in time for the deadline?

It is important that the Flexible Tuition Committee has all information on which to base its allocation decisions. Plan to make a tax appointment as early as possible so that you can submit a copy of your return by FEBRUARY 15, 2012. Adhering to all deadline dates is essential. Failure to provide tax information may result in the Committee’s inability to determine or recommend a reduced tuition. Flexible Tuition will not be awarded unless we have received all required paperwork and tax returns. Flexible Tuition applications received after the deadline will be processed only after all on-time application. Funds may not be available for late applicants. (New Families: The deadline for Flexible Tuition application materials may seem early, but is necessary to include in the admission decisions and award letters that are finalized and mailed together to applicants.)

I am self-employed. How does this affect my Flexible Tuition application?

You are still expected to submit the FAST application and your tax returns along with any additional employment information you can provide.

If only one parent works outside of the home, will the student be considered for Flexible Tuition?

Julia Morgan School assumes that all adult family members will work to contribute to the investment of a Julia Morgan School education. The Committee will impute income for parents or guardians who choose not to work and adjust the ESTIMATED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION accordingly. A family member, not working, with preschool-aged children, changing jobs or other extraordinary circumstances should make the Committee aware of these circumstances.

Will applying to Flexible Tuition affect my daughter’s chance of being accepted?

No, a family’s ability to pay does not affect a student’s acceptance by the School.

When will I find out if my daughter has been offered Flexible Tuition?

Admission acceptance letters are sent out on March 8, 2012 and will include notification of Flexible Tuition. Flexible Tuition decisions will not be granted until we have received all required paper work and tax returns. (Returning Families: Your enrollment contract will be mailed in early February and will include notification of Flexible Tuition subject to receipt of tax information.)

Are all students who are offered admission also offered Flexible Tuition if their parents qualify?

Unfortunately, no. The number of accepted students whose families qualify for reduced tuition usually exceeds the School’s budget. The School is not able to guarantee funding for all deserving students.

My spouse and I are separated/divorced. Do we both need to apply for Flexible Tuition?

Yes! Both parents/guardians are expected to contribute to the payment of their daughter’s tuition regardless of legal agreements. Julia Morgan School considers the income and assets of all of a child’s parents and adults in her household family unit in evaluating ability to pay and requires all parents, including non-custodial parents, to submit the FAST application and their taxes by the deadlines. Julia Morgan School may require a copy of the divorce decree or custodial agreement. All submitted information would be kept confidential. Such information is never shared with other family members.

I am not in contact with my daughter’s non-custodial parent. What if I cannot get financial information from him/her?

Julia Morgan School requires all parents, including non-custodial parents, to complete the Flexible Tuition application process. To waive this requirement requires completion of the Julia Morgan School non-custodial waiver and third party documentation that the non-custodial parent is in an unknown location and has not communicated with the custodial parent or child for the most recent two-year period. This documentation may be in the form of statement from people outside the immediate family who have known the custodial parent for at least two years. If a family member believes circumstances warrant waiving this requirement, please contact the admission office, immediately, for additional instructions and documentation to complete with your applications. The signed waiver and documentation must be completed and returned to the School no later than February 15, 2012.

I am unmarried, but there are other adults in the household. Does this affect my Flexible Tuition?

Yes. In case of co-habitation, Julia Morgan School considers the entire household income, whatever the legal status of the family unit may be. The School maintains the philosophy that requires active participation of a student’s family unit in funding this educational opportunity. The School requires a completed FAST application representative of the household unit. Parents, guardians, domestic partners, and/or stepparents contribute to a household’s resources and are expected to play a role in calculating a family’s tuition needs.

If my daughter is awarded Flexible Tuition for her first year at JMSG, is she guaranteed Flexible Tuition for the rest of her time at School?

Families must reapply for flexible tuition each year. Provided family circumstances remain similar and the school’s resources can continue to support the family, the family will be asked to pay the tuition they can best afford. Parents are required to submit the FAST application each year. Adhering to all flexible tuition deadlines dates is essential

If my daughter does not receive Flexible Tuition for her first year at JMSG, can we apply for next year?

Families are always welcome to apply for the first time for Flexible Tuition. We do our best to meet your families’ needs so that they can remain at JMSG for all three years. However, priority is given to families who currently receive Flexible Tuition and to incoming new sixth (or new seventh) grade families. The School assumes newly enrolling families not admitted with Flexible Tuition will be able to pay the full tuition throughout the duration of their daughter’s years at Julia Morgan School.

I submitted my JMSG Flexible Tuition applicaiton and supporting materials later than the deadline. Does this afftect my Flexible Tuition amount?

Yes. Flexible Tuition applications received after the stated deadlines will be processed after all applications received on time have been processed. Adhering to all deadline dates is essential.

You have asked for a lot of personal information. Is my information confidential and safe?

Please be assured that all information will be kept in the strictest confidence. The Flexible Tuition Committee of the Julia Morgan School makes decisions regarding flexible tuition after a review of all information.

How do I apply?

Flexible Tuition is provided one year at a time and, so, you must reapply each year. To start the process follow the FAST application link on our website. You may navigate in and out of the self-guided program, allowing you to partially complete the application and return later. Online e-mail and a 24/7 helpline is provided. The charge for the application is $34.00, to be paid by credit card at the end of the session. The FAST application can only be completed online. View and print for your reference a Flexible Tuition Checklist.

Who can I speak with if I have more questions about tuition and/or Flexible Tuition?

Questions about Flexible Tuition should be addressed to Darlene Bell-Carson in the Admission Office at 510.632.6000 x125 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .