Tuition Assistance 

Need-based tuition assistance is available for students enrolled in kindergarten through 8th grade. TDSA believes that every Jewish child deserves a Torah education. We are committed to helping families better afford a great education through our tuition assistance program.

Families requesting financial assistance must complete an online application through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. FACTS is an independent service that provides TDSA and the Tuition Assistance Committee with an analysis of the applicant's tuition assistance needs. Tuition assistance forms are renewed annually. All applications are kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

PLEASE NOTE: Minimum tuition is $6,063 per child. Your tuition assessment will be between $6,063/child and full tuition. HERE are frequently asked questions regarding tuition assistance.

The deadline for applying for financial aid is February 28, 2024 for returning families. FOR RETURNING FAMILIES ONLY: Tuition assistance assessment will increase by a minimum of 15% for families submitting incomplete or late applications for tuition assistance. One may request reconsideration of tuition assessment within two weeks of receipt of the Tuition Assistance decision letter by contacting Rabbi Schulgasser at eschulgasser@torahday.org. First-time users of FACTS for TDSA only: Payment details finalized by parents directly with FACTS by May 15, 2024.

Tuition Assistance Process

Please go to the FACTS website to complete the online Financial Aid forms.

  • Please be sure to complete the entire form, responding to all questions and including all requested and supporting documentation.

  • Supporting documentation includes:

    • Copies of your 2022 federal income tax returns, including all tax schedules

    • Copies of 2023 W-2 forms and/or 1099 forms for both parents

    • Divorce agreements, brokerage statements, IRA, and retirement statements

    • IRA/401K documentation (if applicable)

    • Brokerage documentation (if applicable)

If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-315-9262 on weekdays from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING TUITION PAYMENT POLICY PLEASE CLICK HERE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING TUITION DEADLINES & FEES AND TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION POLICY, PLEASE CLICK HERE. FOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TUITION ASSISTANCE PLEASE CLICK HERE.

If you have further questions about tuition assistance, please contact Rabbi Elchanan Shulgasser at 404-982-0800 ext. 128 or eschulgasser@torahday.org.