Financial Aid Overview
Manzano Day School's Financial Aid program is designed to make a Manzano Day School education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Manzano Day School is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.
Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Manzano Day School requires you to upload additional tax documentation including 2023 1040 and W2(s).
The deadline for completing the financial aid application including relevant supplemental documents is December 1, 2024.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.
Financial aid applications for returning students are due by December 1, 2024 for the 2025-2026 academic year. For new students applying applying for admission to Manzano Day School, the financial aid application deadline is also December 1, 2024. Subsequent applications will be considered on a rolling basis as families apply for admission.
2024 Family Info Night Webinar Dates
All parents are invited to attend any of the upcoming family information sessions hosted by Clarity to learn more about the Clarity application. Registration links are included with the dates below.
December 10 - All/Any, 5:30 p.m. PT
Watch Now
Our partners at Mission Enrollment recently shared a recorded Financial Aid Family Webinar specifically using the Clarity application. Please click on the link to watch.
FAQs about Clarity
- 1. Why did Manzano Day School choose Clarity?
- 2. How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for financial aid?
- 3. Is my information secure with Clarity?
- 4. How will this impact my award?
- 5. Will I still need to apply every year?
- 6. Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?
- 7. When do I need to apply?