Malvern is proud of its financial aid program and its diverse student body. An applicant's file has to be complete before he is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. He is then reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee.

Before a student can be considered for financial aid, all application forms and financial aid forms must be filed. Only those students who score in the top 25% of our Entrance Exam, have outstanding teacher recommendations, and excellent school grades will be considered for financial aid. Candidates should also have excelled in one or more extracurricular activities.

Malvern belongs to the School Scholarship Service (SSS). Parents are strongly encouraged to complete the process online by mid-December. In addition, the most recent tax return with all forms, including W2s, are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee to determine a family's need. Financial aid is awarded by the Financial Aid Committee and awards are made to the extent that funds are available. We are unable to meet the needs of all candidates.

Selecting the right school is an important decision. The Admissions Office is ready to assist you in whatever way we can. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the admissions process.

Grades 9 - 12: $23,550/Year
Grades 6 - 8: $22,850/Year

Academic Scholarships for 6th Grade
Presidential Scholarships
and Augustinian Scholarships (6th grade only)
Type: Academic Scholarship
Based upon merit, need
Amount: $3,500 to half tuition

Eligibility:

Consideration is given to students who score above a 97% composite score on Malvern’s Academic Scholarship/Entrance Exam that is offered in October. Special emphasis is given to the verbal, math, and reading scores.

Honor Students: considered students must also consistently achieve an A or A-, (90 % or above).
Excellent recommendations from principal, guidance counselor, and teachers are also required.  

Academic Scholarships for 9th Grade
Presidential Scholarship (for students scoring in the 99th percentile)
Type: Academic Scholarship
Based upon merit and need
Amount: Full-tuition and Half-tuition

Augustinian Scholarship (for students scoring the 97th percentile and above)
Type: Academic Scholarship
Based upon merit and need
Amount: Varying amounts

Eligibility:

Consideration is given to students who score above a 97% composite score on Malvern’s Academic Scholarship/Entrance Exam that is offered in October. Special emphasis is given to the verbal, math, and reading scores.

Honor Students: considered students must also consistently achieve an A or A-, (90% or above).

Excellent recommendations from principal, guidance counselor, and teachers are also required. 

To be eligible for an academic (merit) scholarship you must complete the requirements below:

1. Before November 15, 2007:
a. Submit the Application for Admission and Activities and Interests forms.
b. Forward to your son's present school the Teacher Recommendation form (blue) and the Transcripts form (yellow). They in turn will forward the forms to us. (Please allow 10 days to complete.)

2. Before December 15, 2007 (for Presidential Scholarship):
a. Complete the SSS form online and send a copy to Malvern.
b. Submit copies of signed, complete 2005 tax return (all forms) and W2's.

3. Academic scholarship winners will be required to complete the following:
a. A school visitation for a day of classes,
b. An interview with both parents.

Academic scholarships will be awarded in December for 9th grade and January for 6th grade.
Winners will be required to accept by early January. Need-based financial aid is awarded in January and February to candidates who have been accepted and who have filed all financial aid paperwork.
Malvern Prep must receive the Report of Family Contibution before your family is reviewed.
All paperwork must be filed in a timely fashion, preferably in early December.

Grants-in-Aid (Need-Based) for 9th Grade Candidates:
Students eligible for financial aid should complete Step 1 by November 15 and Step 2 by January 5, but preferably by mid-December. Candidates will usually be notified of any financial aid award in mid-January or early February.

The Financial Aid and Admissions Committees will only review completed files.

I. Carefully read the packet of financial aid information. This information is automatically sent to you in October if you check on the Admissions Application that you are applying for financial aid. If you checked “yes” on the application, you must submit all forms, including all financial aid forms, in order to be considered for admission. If, after further consideration, you feel you do not qualify for financial aid, you must notify the Admissions Office in writing to change your status before your son will be considered for admission.

II. Once all financial aid forms are received by the Admissions Office, the best candidates are reviewed. Please note: SSS forms are not processed until late December. SSS forms take two to three weeks to process. You are strongly encouraged to apply online preferably by mid-December.

III. For parents and students who would like to visit Malvern before interviews can be scheduled, please see below for information on the “Morning at Malvern Preview Days.”

Malvern Prep uses a modified rolling admissions policy for sixth and ninth grades. Early decision candidates will be reviewed only if all application materials are received by the deadline for the first round, November 15.

Malvern Prep seeks social, economic, cultural, and ethnic diversity in its student body.  Excellent students who have a demonstrated need with various talents are given grants to enable them to attend Malvern.  The repayment of grants is not required.  The student must maintain an outstanding discipline record, have an excellent academic record, participate in school activities and sports, and have the recommendations of his teachers to maintain the grant. Aid is limited.  It is not possible to meet the needs of all candidates who are qualified.  If you do not have a demonstrated need and have to resources or income, you are encouraged not to apply for aid.

Check the Admission Calendar for deadlines for the Application for Admission, Activities and Interests, Teacher Recommendation and Transcript, Conduct and Attendance forms. Please allow seven to 10 days for forms to be completed by the present school and sent to Malvern.

For Augustinian and Presidential scholarships , send a copy of the Parent SSS (School Scholarship Service) Financial Aid Form to the Admissions Office. (Please mail the original form to Princeton or file online before December.)

Submit copies of current signed and completed tax return (all forms) and W2s.

Academic scholarship winners are required to visit the School for a day of classes. A parent must also come to School for an interview.

Malvern awards academic scholarships during late November and December. Winners must accept within two weeks of notification.

Need-based financial aid is awarded in January.

Payment Plans
The Assured Education Plan is offered to the parents of Malvern Prep students through the Bryn Mawr Trust Company. With this plan, parents pay school bills on a monthly basis. Check with the Admissions Office for information on the annual percentage rate. TeriLoan and PrepGate also offer loan opportunities: www.prepgate.com.

Tuition Refund Plan for 2007-2008
Since Malvern cannot refund or cancel unpaid obligations in the event of absences, withdrawals, or dismissals, parents can purchase insurance as protection from significant tuition loss.

The cost of this insurance is as follows:
Grades 6 - 8: $170 / year
Grades 9 - 12: $176 / year