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. Please visit http:///www.sss.nais.org. 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.

Presidential Scholarships (student must score in the 99th percentile to be eligible)
Academic (Merit) Scholarships
Full-Tuition and Half-Tuition Scholarships

Augustinian Scholarships (students should score above the 97th  percentile)
Honorary Scholarships

Based on merit and need
(Varying amounts)

Eligibility is based on all of the following requirements:

• Students who score above 97% composite score on Malvern’s Academic Scholarship/Entrance Exam that is offered in October; 
• Honor Students – consistently A or A- students with grades of 90 or above and top 5% of their class;
• Excellent recommendations from principal, guidance counselor, and teachers;
• Outstanding conduct and attendance record.

a. Submit the Application for Admission and Activities and Interests forms.

b. Forward to your son’s present school the two (2) Teacher Recommendation forms (blue) and the Transcript, Conduct and Attendance form (yellow).  Your son’s school in turn will forward the forms to us.  (Please allow them 7 to 10 days to complete.  It is best to submit to your son’s current school by October 31.)

a. A school visitation for a day of classes,

b. An interview with both parents.

Academic Scholarships for Sixth Grade

Presidential Scholarships
and
Augustinian Scholarships

Based on merit and need
(Varying from $3,500 to half tuition)

Eligibility: Same as for ninth grade; based on testing in October or December.  To be eligible, the candidate’s file should be completed by December 1.

 
Need-Based Financial Aid for Ninth Grade Candidates

• Read carefully 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 formally write to the Admissions Office to change your status before your son will be considered for admission.
• Once all financial aid forms are received by the Admissions Office, the best candidates are reviewed.  Please note:  Princeton does not begin processing the SSS forms until early December.  SSS forms take two to three weeks to process unless you file on-line.  You are strongly encouraged to file on-line.
• 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 program.

Malvern Prep seeks social, economic, cultural, and ethnic diversity in its student body.  Excellent students who have a demonstrated need with various talents are considered for 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 the resources or income, you are encouraged not to apply for aid.

Grades 9 - 12: $24,450
Grades 6 - 8: $23,750

Check the Admission Calendar (found below) 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.

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 Education Loan Program 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. Contact the Bryn Mawr Trust Comany for information on the annual percentage rate. 

Bryn Mawr Trust
801 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr , PA 19010
610-687-4268
http://www.bmtc.com

Tuition Refund Plan for 2009-2010
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: $178 / year
Grades 9 - 12: $183 / year