FAQs

Students are eligible for bus service free of cost from the following Pennsylvania school districts:

• Central Bucks

• New Hope-Solebury

• Council Rock

• Pennridge

• Palisades

• Centennial

Residents outside of these districts should check with their own school district about any possible transportation subsidy.

The below illustrations from 2014 (the last year from which national statistics are available) shows the approximate levels of minimum income at which a family would first be expected to begin contributing towards the cost of tuition. Also shown is the approximate maximum income, an amount above which a family may no longer qualify for financial aid. These illustrations are only guidelines. Actual numbers will vary based on your family’s circumstances and funds available.

Because our budget is limited, we strive to use our family support dollars where they are most needed. Continuing families are awarded prior to new families, in demonstration of our reciprocal commitment to families who are dedicated to a BFS education. Families who apply after the March 15 deadline may receive a smaller award than families who applied on time, as our pool of funds diminishes after each round of awards. 

If my family’s income is below the maximum income shown in the table, does that mean we qualify for Family Financial Support?

Every family is looked at individually. There are many differences from one family to the next. Variables include the number of children in the household, the number of children attending private school, whether there are two working parents, the family’s net worth, debts, unusual expenses, and other factors. The table shown above is presented only as a general guideline.

BFS determines tuition for each student based on what SSS, our current third-party financial assessment provider, calculates as a family's ability to pay. This number is based on a family's "Estimated Parental Contribution" that takes into account many variables including but not limited to income, assets, debt, household size, and tuition commitments for all children.

There are no extra work or other requirements for financial support recipients. Every BFS student is expected to do his or her best to maintain the strong academic and personal qualities evidenced upon admission and promoted through their BFS education.  The school does appreciate the many dedicated parents who volunteer at the school in a variety of ways from gardening, chaperoning and serving warm lunches to serving on committees and donating to the Annual Fund.