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Tuition & Accessibility

Dear Families,

We strive for total accessibility. Echo Horizon School is committed to making an Echo Horizon education accessible to students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.  In order to accomplish this goal, Echo Horizon School sets aside funds each year to offer a robust Tuition Assistance program and a payment plan to help families who may not be able to meet the full cost of tuition.

Tuition Assistance funds are allocated after a family has applied for Tuition Assistance and has demonstrated financial need. Funding priority is given to students currently receiving assistance, then to returning students, and finally to newly admitted students. Because funds are limited, not all applicants, regardless of eligibility or need, may receive an award.

Best,

Doug Gardner
Director of Finance and Operations

Tuition and Fees

Tuition Assistance at Echo Horizon School

How to Apply

Echo Horizon's FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) application

Families must submit an application through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) and upload the following documents:

You will also indicate the amount of assistance requested for each student. Requests do not guarantee full award amounts.

First-time applicants: Complete the tax verification consent in FAST. Returning families who completed this last year do not need to do so again. For assistance, contact familysupport@ismfast.com.

Deadlines

  • Returning families: January 7, 2026

  • New families: January 20, 2026

  • Submit 2024 tax returns by these dates.

  • Submit 2025 tax returns by April 15, 2026.

If 2025 tax returns are submitted before the above deadlines, 2024 tax returns are not required.

 Document Instructions

  • SFI Form: Upload estimated 2026 data under Other Documents in FAST.

  • Letter of Circumstance: Explain your reasons for requesting tuition assistance. No minimum/maximum length. Confidential.

  • Last Paystub of 2025: Upload for each parent/guardian. Update your application if submitted early.

  • Proof of Tuition to Another School (if applicable): Upload the most recent tuition invoice.

     

Supplementary Financial Information

Supplementary Financial Information (SFI) form for 2026-2027

Submit the completed SFI form using estimated 2026 data to FAST by:

  • January 7 – returning families

  • January 20 – new families

The SFI form includes seven sections, with instructions provided for each. Please provide estimates of your expected finances for the calendar year 2026.

We understand these are estimates, but this information gives the Tuition Assistance Committee the vital context needed to make informed decisions.

Doug Gardner

Director of Finance and Operations

Questions?

For questions or more information regarding tuition assistance, please contact:

The Business Office

Phone: (310) 838-2442 Ext. 305

Tuition Assistance Calendar

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Due Dates for Returning Families                                        

  • FAST Application (to FAST) - 1/7/26
  • 2026–2027 SFI sent to FAST (required) - 1/7/26
  • Letter of Circumstance sent to FAST (required) – 1/7/26
  • Last 2025 pay stubs sent to FAST (required) - 1/7/26
  • Proof of Tuition Payment to Another School (if applicable) to FAST – 1/7/26
  • Requested Tuition Assistance Amount to FAST – 1/7/26
  • TA Awards to Returning Families – Early February with the Release of the Re-Enrollment Registration and Enrollment Agreements

 

Due Dates for New Families                                                                 

  • FAST Application (to FAST) - 1/20/26
  • 2026–2027 SFI sent to FAST (required) - 1/20/26
  • Letter of Circumstance sent to FAST (required) – 1/20/26
  • Last 2025 pay stubs sent to FAST (required) - 1/20/26
  • Proof of Tuition Payment to Another School (if applicable) to FAST – 1/20/26
  • Requested Tuition Assistance Amount to FAST – 1/20/26
  • TA Awards to New Families – Early March with the Release of the New Enrollment Registration and Enrollment Agreements