Financial Assistance Instructions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Financial Assistance Instructions: Deadline is December 5, 2025
With the fall term under way, we are now preparing for enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year.
We’re excited to share The Peddie School’s new partnership with Clarity, designed to simplify the financial aid application process for families. Clarity offers a streamlined and user-friendly application process that can take as little as thirty minutes to complete. It is mobile-friendly, so you can complete your application on your phone or tablet. In addition, you will have your 1040 and W2 documents automatically transferred from the IRS when you complete the verification step, so you will no longer need to upload those documents manually — making the process faster, easier and more secure.
All returning families who receive financial assistance as well as those seeking financial assistance for the first time must submit the Clarity application by December 5, 2025.
Step 1: Please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. Be sure to add “The Peddie School” as a school recipient and make the payment. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the Clarity application for the 2026-27 academic year: Clarity Family Application Guide (Guía de Aplicación en Español)
Step 2: Complete the Clarity Enhanced Tax Verification (ETV) process to release your W2 and personal tax return transcripts from the IRS. You’ll be asked to authorize the sharing of your tax transcripts and verify your identity. This is a one-time security measure required by the IRS to protect against identity theft and the compromise of personal information. Only those filing US taxes will be prompted to complete this step. Please review the step-by-step walkthrough of this process.
Step 3: Submit your Clarity application and follow the link to return to your dashboard to upload any additional supporting documents requested by schools. Keep in mind that at a later date, you may be prompted by the school via Clarity to upload additional documentation as needed. This may include tuition statements for siblings attending tuition-charging schools, supporting documents for significant changes in family circumstances, and business-related documents if applicable to your household.
Webinars:
Clarity’s 2025 Financial Aid Family Info Nights: All parents are invited to attend any of the family information sessions to learn more about how to fill out the Clarity application for Financial Aid. Please use the registration links below:
September 24 Recording (Passcode: B+i?81+F)
October 21, 7 p.m. Pacific Time
October 22, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
The Application Process & Financial Aid Information Session: Peddie’s webinar on November 12 includes guidance on navigating the admission and financial assistance application process with helpful tips for completing the Financial Aid Application. Click here to register.
Ongoing Application Support:
Clarity’s Help Center provides a comprehensive Financial Aid Application Resources Page for families, including step-by-step guides in both English and Spanish.
The Clarity Team is available to assist you by phone at (206) 210-3752, email at support@clarityapp.com, as well as through their online chat support. They can be reached Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET, Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET. (Ayuda disponible en Español)
Keep in mind that enrollment contracts for the 2026-2027 academic year will be posted in your Finalsite Enrollment Portal in February for most families. If you have any questions about our financial assistance application process, please do not hesitate to call our office at (609) 944-7540 or email FA@peddie.org. We look forward to working together throughout the enrollment process for the 2026-2027 academic year.