Questions regarding Williams’ Financial Aid Philosophy or Process should be directed to Kathy Trammell, Director of Finance and Operations, at ktrammell@williamsschool.org or (860) 439-2757.

Financial Aid Philosophy

Financial aid distribution at The Williams School is designed to give qualified students the opportunity to attend Williams even if families cannot afford the entire cost. Current students and siblings who qualify will receive first preference. Williams admits students of any race, color, religion, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It is our policy that everyone who attends Williams should pay some share of the cost of their education.

Williams School Principles of Good Practice For Financial Aid Administration

1. Williams shall not discriminate in the administration of financial aid policy due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age in violation of existing state or federal laws or regulations.
2. Williams shall strive through its publications and communications to provide families with factual information about the annual cost of attending the institution, opportunities for aid, and the policies and procedures for securing that aid.
3. Williams shall recognize that the primary responsibility for financing a student’s independent school education rests with his or her family.
4. Williams shall require adequate documentation of family resources when determining need.
5. Williams shall not use financial need as a consideration in determining a student’s eligibility for admission.
6. Williams shall notify accepted applicants of financial aid decisions before expecting a binding reply to the offer of admission.
7. Williams shall allow applicants sufficient time to select from the offers of financial aid from all the schools to which they have applied.
8. Williams shall not exceed in its offer of financial aid the amount needed to meet the difference between the resources determined to be available to the family and the student’s total educational expenses.
9. Williams shall not set different standards of behavior and academic performance for its financial aid recipients.
10. Williams shall continue to fund a student until graduation unless he or she no longer demonstrates need.
11. Williams shall refrain from and discourage others from disclosing the amount of financial aid awarded to a student.
12. Williams shall safeguard the confidentiality of all financial information and documentation submitted by family applicants.