Clarity processes the information you provide in your Tuition Assistance Application according to a standard methodology tailored to our school and region to assess the resources your family has available to contribute towards your student’s educational expenses. The result of this evaluation is shared with Sun Valley Community School. Some factors that Clarity takes into account are: income (both taxable and nontaxable), assets (home equity, savings, bonds, etc.), expenses, indebtedness, family size, age of parents/guardians (to allow for retirement savings), and the number of students attending tuition-charging schools.
There can be some variation between Clarity's estimation of a family's financial need and what Sun Valley Community School actually awards. While Clarity merely keys in the data provided by families, our Tuition Assistance Committee additionally reviews the family's financial profile based on information gleaned from taxes and other documentation provided by the family. The Tuition Assistance Committee discusses each family's situation and allocates awards accordingly.