Financial aid applications open on October 1, 2026. Set up your Clarity account.

Lake Highland does not accept federal scholarships such as the McKay or Step-Up for Students scholarships.

Lake Highland does not offer any other form of financial assistance outside of need-based financial aid.

No, Lake Highland Prep has an aid-blind admission policy. Admission Committee members do not know who is requesting financial aid.

Financial aid awards at Lake Highland Prep are based strictly on 1) financial need of the family, as demonstrated through the Clarity application and a review of the parents’ 2025 1040 and W-2 tax forms and 2) available financial aid funds. The income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of both parents are considered.

No. Lake Highland families who currently receive financial aid must re-apply annually.

Yes, Lake Highland Prep limits the awarding of financial aid to two children per family at a time.

Both parents are not required to be employed in order for a family to receive financial aid. Financial aid is intended to assist families with demonstrated financial need after considering the family’s overall financial circumstances and available resources.

The Financial Aid Committee recognizes that families may have different circumstances that affect employment, including childcare responsibilities, caregiving obligations, health concerns, recent job changes, or other factors. Families are encouraged to provide relevant information in their application so the Committee can consider the full context.

When a parent or guardian has the ability to work but voluntarily chooses not to seek employment for personal reasons, and there are no circumstances limiting their ability to work, Clarity will consider earning capacity and include an estimated income amount when determining the family’s expected contribution.

Yes, for audit and compliance purposes, the income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of both parents are required. Custodial and non-custodial parents must complete the Clarity application and submit copies of their 2025 tax returns and W-2 form(s).

Remarriage of either parent creates a new family unit. On the Clarity application, each parent should include information relating to their “new” family, specifically financial information on a new spouse (step-parent).

The Financial Aid Committee at Lake Highland Prep considers both parents’ ability to contribute to tuition, not their willingness. It is the custodial parent’s responsibility to ensure that the Clarity application is completed by all parties by the Financial Aid application deadline.

The School recognizes that, at times, unusual circumstances may make it difficult for both parents/guardians to obtain and supply financial information. In these cases, an electronic request form must be submitted for the School’s consideration before further review of the financial aid application. Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and parents/guardians may be asked to submit additional documentation. If either parent/guardian declines to submit the required information, the decision to award aid and/or the amount of aid may be affected. For access to this electronic request form, please email Brooke Adams at badams@lhprep.org.

Unfortunately, financial aid is not available to mid-year starts.

Unfortunately, financial aid is not available to international students.