COMMUNITY CHEST OVERVIEW

Seattle Academy values economic diversity in our community, and we want to ensure that students are not excluded from full participation in the life of the school due to financial reasons. Community Chest provides financial assistance to students who need support to participate in school activities not covered by tuition and fees or by existing financial assistance awards.

The types of activities/expenses that will be considered for Community Chest support include, but are not limited to, those involved in: sports activities, arts activities, bus passes, morning/afternoon bus service, lunch program expense, dances and other social activities, calculators and other school supplies, post-graduation/moving up parties, and spring days activities. It will not, for the time being, include support for laptop computers or outdoor and foreign trips (and trip gear), which have their own financial assistance components.

Anyone in our community may request financial support for any SAAS student from the Community Chest. The school will ensure that all requests are handled confidentially and with sensitivity. The attached form can be used to request assistance for any student by a student, a teacher, a parent, or another member
of the SAAS community. 

The Financial Assistance Committee will make aid determinations. Please contact financialaid@seattleacademy.org.