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We know cost matters, but we believe the value of a Hammond education speaks for itself. Our students are National Merit Scholars, Commended Scholars, and AP Scholars. Every single graduate is accepted to college. In fact, more than 90% of our Class of 2025 completed 396 Advanced Placement courses, earning $10.6 million in academic scholarships and $5.4 million in athletic scholarships.

Our expert college counseling team works to find the perfect fit for every student, and the results speak volumes. A Hammond education isn’t just for today...it’s an investment that pays dividends for a lifetime.

 

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Hammond works with each family to determine financial need and support. We offer multiple payment plans, need-based financial aid, and merit-based scholarships to ensure what we offer is available to all talented students who are a good fit for us. We encourage you to reach out to learn more about financial assistance at Hammond and explore your options.
 

Steps to Financial Aid
  1. Complete the Hammond Admission Application.
  2. Click here to complete an online Personal Financial Statement (PFS), an external financial aid analyzing service. Hammond’s school code is 3677.
  3. Use the secure portal to upload supporting documentation. Required documents needed are the previous year's tax returns.
  4. Please note: No award will be made until the PFS is complete and tax returns have been provided. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure this process is complete.
  5. For questions regarding the PFS form, call (800) 344-8328 (Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST, Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST)
  6. For general questions, please contact Carson McQueen, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, at at this number.
     
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DOES FINANCIAL AID NEED TO BE REPAID?
No. Financial aid is a tuition grant that is applied to the cost of tuition and does not need to be repaid.
WILL I QUALIFY FOR FIANANCIAL AID?
It depends. SSS uses a sophisticated formula that considers household income, business profits, assets an debts as well as the number of children in tuition-based schools when making their recommendation. Awards at Hammond range from small awards to more significant ones and everything in between. The average financial aid award is $8,500.
WHAT IF I AM SEPERATED, SINGLE, OR DIVORCED?
We consider the assets of anyone who is involved in the student’s life, including stepparents. Both mother and father should submit their own PFS and include stepparents on their application.
DO I HAVE TO REAPPLY EVERY YEAR?
Yes. Because financial circumstances change, we require families to reapply each year. However, you can expect your award to remain consistent if there are no major changes.
WILL APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID AFFECT MY CHILD'S CHANCES OF ADMISSION?
No. Students are admitted on their academic fit for Hammond rather than their capacity to pay.
WILL MY AWARD BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes, the Admissions Office and Student Billing are the only ones with access to financial aid information.

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