Affording a Bridgeview Montessori Education
Bridgeview Montessori's Commitment
Children who attend Bridgeview Montessori School are well on their way to becoming lifelong, independent learners. We also hope to make learning at our school a reality for as many children as possible, and recognize that attending a private school is a significant investment in a child’s future. Our financial aid program exists to help ensure that every family with demonstrated financial need receives some level of support to make attending our school a little easier.
How financial aid is AwardeD
Bridgeview Montessori School is a nonprofit school. We partner with School and Student Services (SSS) in our financial aid process. This company compiles financial information and then sends both the family and the school a report indicating what they determine a family can afford to pay in tuition. Every family for whom need is indicated receives some level of grant, although the school cannot always match the level of aid that SSS indicates is needed.
To begin the financial aid application, families complete the SSS’s Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). The PFS is a comprehensive application that takes some time to complete and requires access to a most recent tax return. Our financial aid application due date is Thursday, March 19, (well before the April 15 income tax due date), so families have to plan accordingly and complete their taxes early. We recommend families review the wide range of materials that SSS has put together to help with the financial aid process.
After the PFS is submitted, SSS computes a Report of Family Contribution (RFC). This report along with the PFS are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee (Director of Admissions, the Head of School, and the Business Manager) and serves as a guideline in making financial aid decisions. All reports and supporting documents are held in strictest confidence.
For new families being considered for a financial aid award, your child must be engaged in the application process, admitted to and/or enrolled in Bridgeview Montessori School, secured with your $500 enrollment deposit for the 2026-2027 school year.
Returning families being considered must be current with tuition/Before and After Care payments.
FOR FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS ONLY: If the financial aid awarded still does not make it possible for your child to attend or if no financial aid is awarded, the $500 enrollment deposit can be refunded to you. However, you must request this refund in writing by the date indicated in your financial aid letter.
FAQs
What happens if the parents are divorced or separated?
Bridgeview Montessori School believes that parents have an obligation to pay for the education expenses of their children to the extent that they are able. The Financial Aid Committee will consider the assets of both natural or adopted parents as well as stepparents. Please discuss particular circumstances with the Director of Admissions if you have questions regarding this.
Is financial aid automatically renewed each year?
Families receiving financial aid need to reapply each year through SSS. Changes in income, family status, and the number of children attending tuition collecting institutions may result in increases or decreases in an award.
When will I be notified of my award?
Families receive notification of any award in mid April.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Please contact Suzanne Lawson, Director of Admissions.
508-888-3567 or slawson@bridgeviewmontessori.org. The School and Student Services (SSS) website is also very helpful.
How to Complete the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) Online:
Go to The School and Student Services (SSS) website. This website will walk you through the process. You may begin your PFS starting November 1.
Create your PFS Online account with your email address and a password. If you applied for financial aid last year, simply login to the PFS Online as a Returning Family, using the email address and password you set up previously.
Complete your PFS for the academic year. You can log out of the PFS online at any time then return later to complete it.
After you have pressed submit, you’ll be brought to a payment screen. The fee that SSS charges is nonrefundable. SSS will waive this fee if your income level meets their fee waiver criteria. Once your PFS is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from the SSS system.
Submit the required documents as noted below to Suzanne Lawson at Bridgeview Montessori Feel free to black out any social security numbers.
Required Information for Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS)
Our school’s full name:
Bridgeview Montessori School
Our school’s SSS code:
3254
Contact information for our financial aid:
Suzanne Lawson
slawson@bridgeviewmontessori.org
508-888-3567
Due date for completing the PFS Online:
March 19, 2026
Due date for submitting additional documents:
March 19, 2026
Documents we require you to submit in addition to the PFS. REMEMBER TO COMPLETE YOUR 2025 TAXES IN TIME TO SUBMIT THEM TO BRIDGEVIEW BY MARCH 19, 2026.
2025 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ
2024 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ
Schedule C (if applicable)
Please submit the required supporting documents directly to Bridgeview Montessori School either by mail, by email slawson@bridgeviewmontessori.org, or by dropping them at school. We are happy to make copies as needed:
Bridgeview Montessori School
Attention: Suzanne Lawson
P.O. Box 270
Sagamore, MA 02561-0270
Please know that all of your financial aid documents are 100% confidential and only reviewed by our Financial Aid Committee: Director of Admissions, the Head of School, and the Business Manager.
Policy on Nondiscrimination
Bridgeview Montessori promotes respect for all students, employees, and applicants for admissions or employment and prohibits discrimination to the full extent required by law, including discrimination based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, gender, gender identify, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other category which is protected by applicable Federal and MA law. These nondiscrimination policies apply in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, and other school-administered programs.