Families may submit the tuition assistance applications and supporting documents starting October 29, 2021. Submissions will not be accepted prior to October 29, 2021.
Step 1 - Submit Application:
All families should submit their online tuition assistance applications to Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS).
Complete an application by visiting www.mytads.com.
Please download the 2022-2023 Family Worksheet below to assist with completing your application.
Click to download application in English
Click to download application in Spanish
You need to complete only one application, even if you have more than one child applying to The Windward School.
The processing fee to apply for tuition assistance using the TADS system is $34.00 for a standard 1040 Tax Return and $53.00 if there are additional corporate, partnership, or trust tax documents (1120, 1120S or 1065).
If you are unable to complete your application online, forms are available from Dr. Erik Bennett, The Windward School Tuition Assistance Director. If you have questions about the TADS submission process, you may call TADS directly at 800-477-8237, or contact Dr. Erik Bennett at 914-949-6968 ex. 1271.
Step 2 – Submit Supporting Documentation
There are three ways to submit:
Mail, fax, or upload supporting documents to TADS. Returning families must mail, fax or upload supporting documents to TADS no later than February 18, 2022. Do not e-mail supporting documentation to The Windward School.
By Mail:
TADS Financial Aid Services
1201 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
BY FAX:
612-548-3326
UPLOAD:
www.tads.com/upload - please do not send information via email
All families must submit the following documents directly to TADS. Returning families must submit the following documents by February 18, 2022:
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- a copy of both parents' or guardians' 2021 1040 federal tax return with all schedules and W2’s,
- a copy of both parents' or guardians' 2020 1040 federal tax return with all schedules and W2’s,
- if either parent or guardian is self-employed, a copy of the 2020 and 2021 corporate tax return,
- a Supplemental Information Form, which will be provided by TADS upon completion of the on-line application.
Application Deadline: Families may submit the tuition assistance applications and supporting documents starting October 29, 2021. The deadline for submitting the application and supporting materials to TADS for returning families is February 18, 2022.
Questions regarding the financial aid process may be directed to:
Erik Bennett, PhD
Tuition Assistance Director
(914) 949-6968, ext. 1271
Email: ebennett@thewindwardschool.org
All information related to the parents/guardians’ financial circumstances will be treated
confidentially. These forms will only be used to arrive at a
fair determination of financial need.