JCHS tuition assistance program

Helping make a JCHS education accessible to families from a wide range of financial backgrounds.

Investing in Your Student's Future

JCHS is committed to making our school accessible to families from a wide range of economic backgrounds. Through our Tuition Assistance Program, we partner with families to help make a JCHS education possible.

Every family's financial circumstances are unique, and each application is reviewed carefully and confidentially. If you believe tuition may be a barrier, we encourage you to apply.

JCHS uses the Clarity platform for applications for Tuition Assistance, which is considered independently from the admissions process. Because funding is limited, please note that some admitted students may be placed on a Tuition Assistance waitlist.

Questions?

Contact Mary Ellen Hunt, Director of Enrollment Management, at mehunt@jchsofthebay.org.

Tuition Assistance Timeline

Application Deadline
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
12:00 p.m.

Decision Notification
Tuition Assistance decisions are released with admission decisions on Friday, March 12, 2027

Clarity Application Platform

Tuition Assistance applications are submitted through Clarity, a streamlined, mobile-friendly application that takes as little as 20–40 minutes to complete and eliminates the need to upload 2025 W-2 and 1040 forms by securely transferring them directly from the IRS. Click here to get started.

Check out the Clarity Quick Reference Guide

Tuition Assistance Webinar

Join our Webinar in December to learn about the application process and ask questions. Register for the webinar through Ravenna.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Admissions decisions are made independently from Tuition Assistance decisions. JCHS uses a need-blind admissions process, and the Tuition Assistance Committee operates separately from the Admissions Office.

  • We encourage any family who believes tuition may be a financial barrier to apply. Every family's circumstances are unique, and each application is reviewed individually and confidentially.

  • Because Tuition Assistance decisions are made separately from admissions and funding is limited, some admitted students may be placed on a Tuition Assistance waitlist.

  • Tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year is $67,418.

    An annual Parent Association fee of $150 also applies. There are no additional fees for textbooks, athletic uniforms, or school-issued equipment. Families may choose to participate in the kosher lunch program, and students are required to bring their own laptop.

  • Families may choose from three payment plans:

    • Annual Payment – Pay tuition in full at enrollment with no processing fee.

    • Semi-Annual Payments – Two payments through FACTS with a $10 setup fee.

    • Monthly Payments – Ten monthly payments through FACTS with a $45 setup fee.

    A 10% enrollment deposit is required for both installment plans.

  • Yes. Tuition Assistance is awarded annually based on your family's current financial circumstances, so a new application is required each year.

  • No. JCHS does not have a maximum income threshold. Every application is evaluated individually based on each family's complete financial picture.

  • JCHS considers all available sources of financial support. Both custodial and non-custodial parents are required to complete the Tuition Assistance application. Awards cannot be finalized until all required information has been received.

  • Tuition Assistance decisions are generally based on the previous year's tax return. If your financial circumstances have changed significantly, you are encouraged to submit a letter explaining your situation for the Tuition Assistance Committee's consideration.

Still have questions?

Please contact Mary Ellen Hunt, Director of Enrollment Management, at 415-345-9851 or mehunt@jchsofthebay.org.