The purpose of the RPCS financial assistance program is to make an RPCS education accessible and affordable regardless of a family's income. Roland Park Country School's financial assistance policy is based on the principle that parents have an obligation to finance their children's education to the extent that they are able. This policy, set by the School's Board of Trustees, is consistent with the guidelines established by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and the School and Student Service for Financial Aid. To this end, all grants are based on documented need. Financial assistance will not exceed the amount needed to meet the difference between parental resources and the student's educational expenses. Admissions decisions are made without consideration of a family's ability to pay.

This past year, over 25% of RPCS students in Grades K - 12 received approximately 2 million in financial assistance.

Checklist for Financial Assistance at RPCS:

• Complete a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) before January 15, 2008, and mail to Pittsburgh, PA.

• Send a copy of the PFS to the RPCS Financial Assistance Office by January 15, 2008.

• Send a copy of your 2006 Federal Income Tax Form 1040 to the Financial Assistance Office by January 15, 2008, and a copy of your 2007 Tax Form by April 15, 2008.