Gordon Scholarships

Gordon Scholarships are awarded to students who have distinguished themselves as outstanding scholars, exceptional leaders, and have shown significant involvement in extracurricular activities.

All new applicants are automatically considered for a Gordon Scholarship upon completion of the admission process. Each year, only a few students are chosen by the Admission Committee as Gordon Scholars, making the selection process very competitive. Candidates do not have to apply for financial aid to be considered.

Download Applying For Financial Aid Info Sheet

1. Starting on October 2, 2020, you may begin your financial aid application by completing your Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) at the School and Student Services Portal. Answer all questions as completely as possible and be certain to list Avon Old Farms School (Code # 1450) as a recipient of the Report of Financial Need. We recommend completing the PFS online; however, you may contact the Admissions Office to request a printed version of the PFS.

2. In addition to submitting your PFS, the Financial Aid Committee also requires signed copies of the following documents be submitted to SSS no later than February 1st:

• 2019 IRS Form 1040 (signed, with all applicable schedules)
• 2019 IRS Form W-2
• 2020 IRS Form 1040** (signed, with all applicable schedules)
• SSS Business/Farm Statement (if applicable)

**Due to the timing of our deadline, we will temporarily accept an estimated 2020 tax return. Copies of the signed and completed 2020 Form 1040 should be mailed as soon as possible. Our initial financial aid award could change based on differences between your estimated and actual 2020 tax return. No financial aid award is final until the official 2020 tax return is received.

3. In cases of divorced or separated parents, it is the policy of Avon Old Farms School that both parents retain the obligation to contribute to the education of their children whether or not there is a legal agreement between them to do so. Both natural parents, including their spouses if they are remarried, should provide the financial information that is requested by the School each year.

4. For new applicants to Avon Old Farms, all forms should be submitted to SSS no later than February 1st. Financial aid awards are then mailed on March 10th with admission decision letters. For returning Avon students, the forms should be submitted no later than February 1st if your application is to be given full consideration. If this date has passed, please send the completed forms to SSS as soon as possible.

Financial aid decisions are made on an annual basis, and we ask that families reapply for aid each year. The Financial Aid Committee then reevaluates student grants. Grant amounts may vary, depending on changes in the parents' financial situation. It is the responsibility of the financial aid recipient to maintain appropriate grades, effort, and conduct.

Payment plans are also available to divide the tuition cost over nine months. Please contact Dawn Driggs in Avon Old Farms School's business office for more information about payment plans at (860) 404-4219 or driggsd@avonoldfarms.com.

Avon Old Farms School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or disabilities in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.