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Modified Tuition Application Instructions

We are excited to announce that Seven Hills has chosen the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.

To get started on the application for Modified Tuition, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete; you are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.

Your 1040 and W2 documents from 2022 will be automatically transferred from the IRS when you complete the verification step, so you will no longer need to upload those documents manually. Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Seven Hills requires you to upload additional tax documentation.
 
If you need support while completing your application, in-app support is available through the “Help” button at the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

We invite you to review the FAQs attached below to learn more about Clarity. Seven Hills adheres to the NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Financial Aid.
 

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

  • Q: Why did Seven Hills choose Clarity?

    We have chosen Clarity as our modified tuition application provider in order to better serve both our current and prospective families. We are confident that this change is going to make the process of applying for modified tuition easier for families.

  • Q: How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for modified tuition?

    Clarity offers a streamlined, mobile-friendly application that can be completed in as little as 20 minutes. Additionally, Clarity removes the need to upload your 2022 W2 and 1040 by transferring them directly from the IRS. This reduces the amount of information that you will need to enter manually and makes it possible to complete the application quickly and efficiently.

  • Q: Is my information secure with Clarity?

    Seven Hills takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards, including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information. For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy. 

  • Q: How will this impact my tuition amount?

    Just as in prior years, if your financial circumstances have not changed, you will not see significant changes to your tuition. If you have any questions about your individual circumstance, please reach out to us.

  • Q: Will I still need to apply every year?

    Yes, you will need to submit a Clarity application each year in order to qualify for modified tuition; however, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it will be even easier to reapply.

  • Q: Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?

    Yes! Clarity’s application is fully mobile-friendly so you have access wherever you are.

  • Q: When do I need to apply?

    You must submit your full completed application by December 15 for re-enrolling families and January 15 for new families applying to Seven Hills.

  • Q: I live outside the United States, can I still apply for modified tuition through Clarity?

    Yes, along with the student's application, all families must fill out the Clarity application to the best of their ability, including the Non-US Tax Filer Verification upload. If you live in Canada, you will be prompted to upload your T1, T4, and Notice of Assessment.

Deadlines

  • December 15, 2024: Deadline to submit Clarity application and tax documentation for re-enrolling families.
  • January 15, 2025: Deadline to submit Clarity application and tax documentation for new families applying to Seven Hills.
  • March 14, 2025: Notification of Modified Tuition emailed with acceptance letters. Although decisions are made within the same timeline, the two applications and processes are separate.

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