Thank you for considering Frankel Jewish Academy for your student. We recognize that finances play a very important role in family decision making. Frankel Jewish Academy offers generous tuition assistance as well as merit scholarships for exceptional students. We invite you to begin the conversation with us. Please contact the Admissions office 248-592-5263.
FJA is home to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and we are committed to ensuring a Jewish high school education is a reality for all admitted students, regardless of financial need. Our business office will work with your family directly to ensure your award is fair. Any family interested in receiving financial assistance is encouraged to apply, as our financial aid awards are extremely generous. Many families are pleasantly surprised to learn that they qualify for financial assistance.
Applying for financial aid does not influence admissions decisions. All applications are completely confidential.
What percentage of FJA students receive financial aid? How much is given out in total per year?
More than 50% of FJA students receive financial assistance. We give out more than $1.5 million in aid each year to families with diverse financial needs. Our business office will work with any family to ensure they are comfortable with their tuition and have access to the incredible education provided by Frankel Jewish Academy.
The chart below is for estimation purposes only.
What factors are taken into consideration?
Some examples of information that may impact tuition assistance awards include:
Family’s Adjusted Gross Income
Number of dependent children
Educational expenses for all family members (including college, Jewish day schools, etc.)
Family’s assets (homes, vehicles, bank and mutual fund accounts, 529 plans, etc.)
Family’s debts
Significant gifts or support from relatives or others
Significant savings, investment properties, or trust funds
Other expenses the family may have (medical expenses, summer camp, lifecycle events, eldercare responsibilities, etc.)
How do we apply?
Complete the online application on FACTS. The priority application deadline is January 31, 2023. Applications submitted after January 31 will be considered on a rolling basis.
*Current FJA families that already receive tuition assistance do not need to re-apply annually, or when adding siblings. Please contact tuition@frankelja.org with questions.
