{"id":57735,"date":"2025-07-29T08:29:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.assistscholars.org\/?page_id=57735"},"modified":"2026-10-20T10:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:20:42","slug":"program-fee-reductions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.assistscholars.org\/en\/scholarship\/affording-assist\/program-fee-reductions\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Fee Reduction Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.assistscholars.org\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tASSIST is committed to making its program accessible to students from a wide range of financial backgrounds.\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Being chosen for a scholarship is based on merit, but financial assistance is based on need.<\/p>\n<h3>What Is ASSIST&#8217;s Program Fee For?<\/h3>\n<p>An ASSIST program fee, set by the ASSIST Board of Directors, is charged to the family of each successful candidate. This fee contributes to the cost of ASSIST&#8217;s work on behalf of Scholars, both in America and around the world. It also covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a multi-day, in-person orientation program<\/li>\n<li>access to a worldwide network of over 6500 alumni<\/li>\n<li>support throughout the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program fee for the &#8217;27-&#8217;28 school year is listed on<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.assistscholars.org\/scholarship\/locations\/\"> each country&#8217;s page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.assistscholars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classroom-Smile-Photo-Ten.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom-Smile--Photo-Ten\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Classroom-Smile--Photo-Ten\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3><b>Supporting Access for Deserving Students<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>ASSIST offers program fee reductions for our Sanderson scholarships to families with demonstrated financial need. We are committed to ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent highly qualified students from participating in the ASSIST program.<\/p>\n<p>Families who are able to pay the full ASSIST program fee are expected to do so. Families for whom the full program fee would represent a significant financial burden may be considered for a fee reduction. Fee reductions may cover up to 80% of the ASSIST program fee, with families expected to contribute at least 20% of the applicable program fee.<\/p>\n<p>Financial assistance is based on demonstrated financial need. ASSIST considers each family&#8217;s individual circumstances, including household income, assets, family size, educational expenses, other significant financial obligations, and local economic circumstances.\u00a0There is no single income level that automatically qualifies or disqualifies a family from receiving assistance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Confidential and Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Families requesting a fee reduction are required to provide documentation of their financial circumstances through FACTS Grant &amp; Aid Assessment, a trusted, independent third-party service used by thousands of schools. ASSIST uses this information and FACTS&#8217;s assessment to determine an appropriate family contribution. ASSIST carefully reviews each financial assistance application to determine a family&#8217;s demonstrated need. This process is thorough, confidential and designed to ensure that support is provided fairly. Our goal is to ensure that no qualified student is unable to participate in the program due to financial circumstances.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Students must first submit the general ASSIST application, which opens each July. In the application portal, families can request consideration for a fee reduction. If the student becomes a scholarship finalist, the family will then be asked to submit financial information through the <a href=\"https:\/\/assistscholars.fsenrollment.com\/users\/sign_in\">application portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: Reductions are not guaranteed, and awards vary based on demonstrated need and available funding. <strong>ASSIST encourages qualified, committed students to apply if cost is a concern.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<a href=\"\/contact\" role=\"button\">\n  Questions? Contact us.\n<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tFrequently Asked Questions About Fee Reductions\t<\/h2>\n\t<h2><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" type=\"button\">Who may request a program fee reduction?<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Collapse<\/i><\/button><\/h2><p>Families for whom the full ASSIST program fee would create a significant financial burden may request consideration. There is no single income level that automatically qualifies or disqualifies a family. ASSIST considers each family&#8217;s complete financial circumstances. Because program fee reductions are supported by limited donor funding, assistance cannot be guaranteed to every family that demonstrates financial need.<\/p>\n<h2><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-1\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Will requesting a fee reduction affect my child&#8217;s chances of receiving a scholarship?<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/h2><p>No. Students are selected for ASSIST scholarships based on merit. A family&#8217;s financial circumstances are considered separately when determining eligibility for a program fee reduction.<\/p>\n<h2><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-2\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Who handles my financial information, and is my data secure?<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/h2><p>ASSIST uses FACTS Grant &amp; Aid Assessment, an independent third-party service, to review each family&#8217;s financial information and provide an objective assessment of financial need. Families submit their information directly through FACTS&#8217;s secure online system. FACTS keeps this information confidential and does not share it with unauthorized third parties. ASSIST makes the final decision about each program fee reduction.<\/p>\n<h2><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-3\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">When do families apply for a program fee reduction?<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/h2><p>When completing the general ASSIST application, families can indicate that they would like to be considered for a program fee reduction. If the student becomes a scholarship finalist, the family will be invited to complete a separate financial aid application through FACTS. Families should not complete a FACTS application unless invited by ASSIST.<\/p>\n<h2><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-4\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Does a program fee reduction cover travel and other expenses?<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/h2><p>Program fee reductions generally apply only to the ASSIST program fee. Families should expect to pay for international travel, visa fees, health insurance and school-related incidental costs. In rare cases and in specific countries, additional support may be available through a specific donor or foundation partner, but this is the exception and is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<h2><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-5\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">Are program fee reductions available for every ASSIST program?<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/h2><p>Program fee reduction availability may depend on the scholarship, country and source of funding. Families who work with us via the ASSIST Select and Direct Placement programs are not eligible for program fee reductions. Families should review the information on their country&#8217;s page or contact their local ASSIST coordinator for guidance.<\/p>\n<h2><button id=\"fl-accordion--button-6\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--content-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" type=\"button\">How much can the program fee be reduced?<i data-label-icon=\"fas fa-plus\" data-active-icon=\"fas fa-minus\">Expand<\/i><\/button><\/h2><p>Depending on demonstrated financial need and available funding, a reduction may cover up to 80% of the ASSIST program fee. Families are generally expected to contribute at least 20% of the applicable fee. In rare cases, greater assistance may be available in specific countries through designated donors or partner organizations. These exceptions are limited, and reductions are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASSIST is committed to making its program accessible to students from a wide range of financial backgrounds. 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