Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Overview:
Pinewood seeks to provide need-based financial assistance to families who would otherwise be unable to attend. Through this program, we proudly support an average of 31% of our students annually. Both current students and newly accepted students are eligible to apply. However, financial aid is unavailable for preschool (PK2 through PK4), as those tuition expenses are tax-deductible.

Award Decisions:
Financial aid decisions are based on a family's Need Analysis, as calculated by FACTS Management, Pinewood’s Financial Aid Committee, and the school's ability to meet that need. Awards are only applicable if a family’s account with Pinewood is current and the student is not on academic or disciplinary probation.

Process:
Pinewood utilizes the secure online service of FACTS Management to process financial aid applications. FACTS Management provides a need-based financial aid analysis service, which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition. Results are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee, and all information from families is kept confidential. Upon approval, financial aid awards are emailed to families.

Financial aid applications open on November 1 of each year, with a preferred consideration deadline of January 1 for current families. New prospective families should submit their applications by March 1.

ESTF Grant Program with South Carolina:
We strongly encourage families needing more than 50% in tuition assistance to also apply for the ESTF Grant through the state of South Carolina — click here. This program provides up to $7,500 per student to help cover private school tuition and significantly supplements the financial aid our program offers, making Pinewood much more affordable and accessible.

Apply:
Financial aid applications for the 2025–26 school year are now open. To start the application process, please click here.
Note: If you are new to applying for tuition assistance, you will be asked to create an account to access the application. This is a separate account from the school application and parent portal.

Important: The Financial Aid Committee (FAC) only reviews applications for students who are actively engaged in the admissions process—that means touring the school, submitting an application, and providing academic records.

Click here Financial Aid FAQ.