INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Welcome
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Tuition Assistance Program
Annual fundraising efforts are made each year to raise money for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Assistance is granted based on the limited available funds raised each year. TAP funds are available for families who quality through the FACTS evaluation process. If you would like to apply for assistance, please contact the business office for more information.
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Other possible tuition assistance opportunities for qualifying students:
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Hispanic Scholarship from the Washington SDA Conference through the school. (Awarded to 6 students)
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Student Work Program
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The Assist Grant Program, click here.
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Tuition assistance through your Church. Please contact your Church for information.
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Answers to Common Questions:
A: FACTS is an information gathering company PSAA contracts that evaluates, measures, and rates the level of tuition assistance a family qualifies for.
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Will I get awarded what FACTS determines my student is eligible for?
A: Not necessarily. Please note that FACTS does not award funds. It only gives a recommendation as to the level of eligibility. The PSAA Business Office and Committee makes the final determination of how much tuition assistance is awarded, based on current funds available, a family’s FACTS evaluation and need, other sources a family receives for tuition assistance and on a family’s ability and commitment to pay their portion of the tuition each month.
Should I fill out the FACTS application BEFORE making an appointment with the Business Manager?
A: Yes. Please fill out the FACTS application and request Church assistance from your local Church before making an appointment with the Business Manager.
Are there any additional steps I should do in the application process?
A: Yes. It is recommended that every family complete a “Request for Tuition Assistance” form provided by your local Church. Assistance provided by your local Church will factor in a student’s eligibility for assistance through the school.
Do families have monthly commitments?
A: Yes. Non-payment of monthly financial commitments and overdue tuition accounts will FORFEIT ALL TAP tuition assistance for that month.
When can families apply?
A: Feel free to begin your tuition assistance application for the next school year any time after February 1. PSAA requires the most recent W-2 tax information as a part of the application process.
Is there a deadline to apply?
A: Yes. July is the ideal month to make an appointment with the Business Manager to finalize financial plans for the upcoming school year. Appointments can be scheduled through the front office. Please note that summer hours are on a limited schedule, so please plan ahead.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Welcome
At PSAA we welcome and enjoy the presence of our international students. Under Federal law the school is authorized to enroll non-immigrant students. International students interested in applying should first contact the school Registrar to determine if space is available in the desired grade level.
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We recognize that in order to be successful and take advantage of opportunities available at our school, it is important that our students feel confident in both written and spoken English. Our hope is that once accepted, they will dedicate themselves to improving their English by participating in class, extracurricular activities and by implementing English into their conversations. Part of the reason we believe in immersion is because research shows that students who speak English outside of class progress faster than those who limit their English to the classroom.
TOEFL SCORES
We accept students with the following minimum iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) scores:
9th grade—50
10th grade—60
11th grade—70
12th grade—80
Students who are unable to reach the minimum score may apply to be a student in the English Language Experience, where they will attend the same classes as their English-speaking classmates, and will be accepted as a student for the following year when they have met the minimum iBT for their grade level.
The TOEFL test is the most recognized tool for measuring English proficiency. There are several variations of the TOEFL, each with its own scoring. In order to avoid confusion, international students will be required to submit scores from the Internet Based TOEFL, often called the iBT. This test is widely available in testing centers. Booking a testing time may be limited and it may take several weeks to receive scores. Students interested in studying in the United States should schedule a test as soon as possible.
INTERNATIONAL TUITION INFORMATION
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Our international students experience a welcoming and inclusive student body and staff committed to their success.