At Mars Hill Academy, we believe that a Christ-centered classical education should be accessible to families who share our vision, regardless of financial circumstances. Our Tuition Assistance Program is designed to help make an MHA education affordable through need-based assistance. Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions for applying, important deadlines, and helpful resources to guide you through the process.
Access Application at: https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school
School ID#: 14835 Mars Hill Academy
Eligible Grades: all grades
Deadline Date: February 28th each year
Family Codes:
- New Family= New Family
- Returning= Returning Family
Student Codes:
- NewStudent= New Student
- Returning= Returning Student
Blackbaud Financial Aid Management Application Fee:$35
Required Supporting Documentation
Applications submitted without documentation will not be processed.
- Most recent paystubs
- Most recent W-2 forms for all jobs.
- Most recently filed federal tax returns: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ with all schedules.
- Most recently filed business tax return: 1120, 1120S, 1065 (if applicable).
- Supplemental income documentation: Social Security income, Welfare, Food Stamps, Child Support, 1099-M Forms, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment, Veterans Benefits, Housing Allowance, etc.
- If you are unable to provide any of the aforementioned items, please submit a Special Circumstance Letter indicating which document(s) you are unable to provide and why. This information will be shared with your school for consideration.
Creating Your Account
Please visit https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school and create your account by entering your primary email address as your username. Blackbaud Financial Aid Management will use this email address to contact you in the event that your application is “on hold” for missing documentation. Once you create your username and password, you will receive a verification email. Once you click the verification link to verify that you are the account holder, you will be able to log in using the username and password you created. Please be advised that if you do not click the verification link that is sent to your email address, you will not be able to log in or reset your password.
Submitting Documentation
Documentation should be submitted at the time the application is completed. Application IDs must be included on all documents. Failure to include your ID will delay processing of your application. Please be advised that each document must be uploaded separately under the appropriate document type in order for your application to automatically move into the review status.
Application Rollover
If you created a Blackbaud Financial Aid Management account to apply for financial aid in a prior year, your application will roll over into the next school year. Your username and password will remain the same, as well as your application ID number (with the exception of the first two digits as that indicate the school year). The Parent/Guardian and Dependents section of the application will be auto-filled for you, you will simply need to confirm the information before advancing to the next sections of the application. If any information from the Parent/Guardian and Dependent section should be updated, please make the necessary changes.
Blackbaud Financial Aid Management Contact Information
Notification of Financial Aid
Once your application is processed, a financial aid recommendation will be forwarded to Mars Hill Academy.
All final financial aid decisions, including notification of an award amount (if any) will be made by Mars Hill Academy. If you have not received notification regarding financial aid, contact the financial administrator at Mars Hill Academy.
Online Application
Visit: https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school
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Household Information
Parent/Guardian: Enter the parent or guardian’s contact information. Dependent: Enter all dependents that live in the household. For dependents in college, select the “attending another private school” status option.
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Selecting A School
Enter your school’s five-digit code (14835) or name in the search box. If you want to search for schools near you that are participating in the Blackbaud Financial Aid Management program, you can search by city and state. Make your selection by checking the select check box. Once a school or multiple schools are selected, you will then need to select the student(s) you wish to apply for aid at the appropriate school(s). After the school(s) have been selected, you will then need to select the upcoming grade for the student, student code (if applicable), and expected tuition (if applicable) for the upcoming year. Clicking “next” after each section will allow you to move on to each subsequent section.
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Income & Expenses
Enter any income the household receives (employment, business or supplemental). If the work status is selected as ‘employed’, ‘self-employed’, ‘unemployed, receiving benefits’, or ‘disabled, receiving benefits,’ you will be required to enter this income source in the appropriate section before moving through the application. Please enter all expenses as they pertain to your household.
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Assets & Debts
Enter all assets and debts as they pertain to your household.
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Special Circumstances
Check off any special circumstance that pertains to your household. If no option available best describes your household’s circumstance, please check ‘other’ and describe your situation. This information is confidential and will only be available to designated School Administration and Blackbaud Financial Aid Management staff.
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Submit
If your school uses family school codes, please make the appropriate selection. Agree to Blackbaud Financial Aid Management’s terms and conditions, then click "SUBMIT" to complete your online application.
Please be sure to enter all fields with accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who should complete this aid application?
- Q: Why do I need to input my spouse’s information if I am remarried, and they are not legally responsible for my children?
- Q: I do not have the required tax documents. HELP!
- Q: How will I know if I qualify for aid or not?
- Q: What if I want to edit my application?
- Q: When does the Tuition Assistance Committee review applications?
A: Whomever the child resides with should complete this application whether it is a parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or legal guardian. There is a section within the application where you can enter contributions from non-custodial parents and relatives.
A: Blackbaud Financial Aid Management’s calculation works off of the total household income, therefore including all income, whether the party is legally responsible for your children or not. Our system, however, does take into effect your spouse’s expenses as well as their income. It is important to list all expenses that are asked of within the application.
A: Submit the most recent tax documentation you have available. If your most recent year’s tax return is not yet completed, you may use the prior year’s information. The Tuition Assistance Committee will use your submitted documents to evaluate your application and will update their assessment once the most current year’s information becomes available.
A: We do not disclose information about the results of your application. All final tuition aid decisions, including notification of an award amount (if any); will be made by your school. For the date award notices will be given, please contact your school directly.
A: Once an application has been submitted and paid for it can no longer be edited by a parent. However, if changes are necessary a written statement with the change (including the application ID), should be sent to financialaidsupport@blackbaud.school.
A: The Tuition Assistance Committee reviews applications between March 1 and April 30. To be considered during this primary review period, we encourage families to submit their completed applications and required documentation by February 28.