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Lycée Financial Aid
We know that choosing a school is a significant decision for families—and one that often comes with financial considerations. If you're considering applying for financial aid, we encourage you to do so. The process is confidential, thoughtful, and designed to help us understand your family’s unique circumstances.
For New Applicants
If you’re applying to the Lycée for the first time:
- Applications for financial aid for the 2026-2027 school year open: September 5, 2025
- Deadline to apply: December 1, 2025 (All grades)
- If you apply for admission to the Lycée after December 1, please submit both your admissions and financial aid applications at the same time.
For Current Lycée Families
If your child is already enrolled at the Lycée and you plan to apply for aid for the following school year please visit the Financial Aid tile on MyLycée to begin:
- Start your application by: January 5, 2026
- Final deadline to submit your application: February 24, 2026
The Financial Aid Application Process
The Lycée partners with Clarity, a trusted, independent service that reviews financial aid applications and helps us assess demonstrated need fairly and consistently.
To be considered for financial aid, you’ll need to submit a complete application, with all required documents uploaded (as listed below), through Clarity
For French Citizens: If you're applying for financial aid and hold French citizenship, you must also apply for French Government Financial Aid. Be sure to do this early, following the French Government’s timeline.
What You'll Need
To help us get a full picture of your family's financial situation, you must upload each of the following to the Clarity site:
- Your financial aid cover letter (explaining need for aid)
- Most recent tax return(s), including all schedules
- W-2s, 1099s, and/or documents proving any non-taxable income
- Special tax documents (for business owners or self-employed individuals)
- Most Recent Monthly Bank Statements
- Information about rent or mortgage payments
- Estimates of other financial obligations or income (e.g., loans, child support, government assistance)
What Happens After You Apply
- If anything is missing, Clarity may reach out to clarify or request more information.
- Once complete, your application is reviewed based on a moderate standard of living, taking into account your family’s income, expenses, assets, and debts.
- It may take 4 to 8 weeks to process your application.
- We may request a brief interview to better understand your specific circumstances.
- Financial aid decisions are shared at the same time as admissions decisions.
We’re Here to Help
We understand that applying for financial aid can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to support you. If you have questions at any point during the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at financialaid@lfny.org
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