Tuition Assistance Grant Process & Requirements Checklist for 2025-2026
Starting November 1, 2024
Step 1
- Go to
https://auth.clarityapp.com/en/signup/ to create your account. - Start with household & applicant information. Select the school(s) to which you are applying. Sign and submit a Form 4506c to give Clarity permission to pull your prior year tax returns. This means you won't need to upload any of them yourself!
- Complete your financial information, including income, expenses, assets, and debts.
- The app fee is $60 per household and covers all the Clarity schools to which you are applying. Schools may require additional documents in addition to last year's taxes.
- Check the "Document Requests" panel on your portal to see what you need to upload.
Contact Clarity
Any questions you have with the Clarity website or financial assistance forms should be directed to them at:
1-206-210-3752
SFHS Tuition Assistance Application Deadline is February 7, 2025
Step 2
Complete and submit your Clarity application
Step 3
Upload all remaining tax forms and required documents.
Bay Scholars application deadline for Incoming 9th graders is Feb. 3, 2025
Submit your Bay Scholars application at www.bayscholars.org
Make sure to forward the recommendation link to your elementary school principal.
Required Documents for Clarity application
Families are encouraged to upload the required documents to their Clarity application as they become available rather than wait until the deadline.
- 2023 Tax Return
- 2022 Tax Return
- 2024 W2s
- Monthly mortgage statement or lease/rental agreement
-
Other documents pertaining to your personal situation.
Affordability Timeline & Upcoming Events
Open House |
October |
SFHS tuition assistance application available |
November |
Clarity application deadline for Saint Francis applicants |
February |
Bay Scholars application deadline |
February |
Admissions decision notification available in Ravenna |
March |
Deposits due for Class of 2029 |
March |
Deposits due for returning families |
May |
Bay Scholar Scholarships
Bay Scholars promotes a life-altering experience connecting promising youth with transformative educational opportunities at Bay Area Catholic college prep high schools.
Questions?
Contact Clarity
Any questions you have with the Clarity website or financial assistance forms should be directed to them at the following number:
1-206-210-3752 Clarity Family Support
or
via email support@clarityapp.com
For any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Maryann O'Leary
Saint Francis Tuition Assistance Director
maryannoleary@sfhs.com
650-968-1213 Ext 234.