Clarity Financial Aid
Our goal is to make The Highlands School application process as easy as possible for your family.
Clarity offers a streamlined and user-friendly, online financial aid application process that can take as few as twenty minutes to complete. It is mobile-friendly, so you can complete your application on your phone or tablet.
We welcome you to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We also invite you to review the FAQs on this page to learn more about Clarity!
The following forms are required in order to be considered for financial aid awards:
- W2 Form & 1040 (submitted through Clarity)
Why did The Highlands School choose Clarity?
We have chosen Clarity as our The Highlands School application in order to better serve both our current and prospective families and make the process of applying for The Highlands School easier.
How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for The Highlands School?
Clarity offers a streamlined, mobile friendly application that can be completed in as short a time as 20 minutes. Additionally, if you apply before January 15, Clarity removes the need to upload your 2021 W2 and 1040 by transferring them directly from the IRS. This reduces the amount of information that you will need to enter manually and makes it possible to complete the application quickly and efficiently.
Is my information secure with Clarity?
The Highlands School takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information. For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy.
How will this impact my award?
As a returning student, if your financial circumstances have not changed, you will not see significant changes to your award if you submit your application by January 15th. Tuition assistance is not guaranteed if you do not apply early. If you have any questions about your individual circumstance, please reach out to us.
Will I still need to apply every year?
Yes, you will need to submit a Clarity application each year in order to qualify for The Highlands School; however, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it will be even easier to reapply.
Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Clarity’s application is fully mobile-friendly so you have access wherever you are.
What is the Automated Tax Pull Deadline?
Currently, the IRS is experiencing delays in their automatic processing of tax documents. The Automated Tax Pull Deadline ensures that your tax information will be verified prior to the review process for The Highlands School, so that you do not need to manually upload your 1040’s or W2’s.
When do I need to apply?
Returning students must submit your full completed application by February 15th. If you apply before February 15th, your W2s and 1040 will be automatically pulled from the IRS. If you apply after February 15th, you will need to upload your W2s and 1040 manually.
New students should apply as soon as accepted.