Financial Aid Application Process

1. Be sure to indicate on your Admission application that you will be applying for financial aid.
2. Complete a Clarity Application by January 31
3. As part of the Clarity Application, you will be given instructions about submitting required documents. These documents must be provided directly to Clarity. Do not email or send tax documents to Loomis.

 

International Students

In addition to the above, international students applying for financial aid must submit the following:

• A copy of 2021 and 2022 Home Country Tax Returns.
• Proof of income for 2021 and 2022 tax years.
• 2021 and 2022 student tax return – if the student files a tax return
• A completed International Student Financial Aid Profile 
   

Divorced/Separated/Never been married Parents/Guardians

Each parent/guardian must complete a Clarity Application and submit documentation regardless of custodial arrangements.
 

Special Circumstances

If you have special circumstances that you would like us to consider, please explain fully in the notes section of the Clarity Application.
 

Late Applications

Families whose admission applications have been initiated after January 31 are encouraged to proceed with the financial aid application as quickly as possible.
 

Notification

Financial aid decisions are mailed with the admission decision letters.

For Students Currently Receiving Financial Aid

Beginning in 2023, we will be using the financial aid application platform, Clarity. In order to be eligible for financial aid, you must submit a financial aid application each year. The Clarity Application with 2021 and 2022 tax information is due by December 1, and the 2023 tax information by April 15. 

As part of the Clarity Application, you will be given instructions about submitting required documents. These documents must be provided directly to Clarity. Do not email or send tax documents to Loomis.

• A signed copy of your 2021 and 2022 federal tax return with all supporting schedules.
• If self employed please be sure to submit all corresponding tax information (ie: K-1s, form 1065 or 1120S, Schedule E).
• 2020 and 2021 W-2s, K-1s, 1099s, and any other documents that apply to you. Non-U.S. residents must submit income/asset verification. Due February 28.
• A signed copy of your 2023 federal tax return with all supporting schedules. Due July 15, 2024.
   

Families living outside the United States

In addition to the above process, please complete the International Student Financial Aid Profile and upload it to your Clarity Application along with documentation to verify income.
 

4506-T

For all domestic applicants, in late spring we will ask that you send in a signed 4506-T so that we can request a transcript of your tax return directly from the IRS. We will send this form to you.
 

Special circumstances

If you have special circumstances that you would like us to consider, please include all details in the notes section of the Clarity Application.
 

Divorced/Separated/Never been married Parents/Guardians

Each parent/guardian must complete a Clarity Application regardless of custodial arrangements.
 

Student Tax Returns

If a student files his/her own tax return, we require that you submit a copy of that as well.
 

Notification

Notification of financial aid decisions is made available with re-enrollment contracts in late March.

For Students Who Have Not Previously Received Aid

In order to be considered, documentation must be provided to explain a change in circumstances (i.e. change of employment, extreme health concerns, etc.). For returning students who are requesting aid for the first time:

1. Notify the Office of Financial Aid that you will be applying for financial aid for the 2024–25 school year. Please call 860.687.6318 or email Nancy Cleary, Director of Financial Aid.
2. By December 1, complete a Clarity Application.
3. Send a letter to the Office of Financial Aid which describes the change of circumstances that precipitates the need for financial assistance. Include in this letter any special circumstances that you would like us to consider.
4. After submitting your Clarity Application, you will be able to submit additional documents by uploading them directly to Clarity.  Please submit copies of the following documents directly to Clarity by December 1:

• A signed copy of your 2021 and 2022 federal tax return with all supporting schedules and forms.
• If self-employed, please submit corresponding K-1s, form 1065 or 1120s along with your schedule E.
• Upon completion, send your 2023 federal tax return with all supporting schedules and forms (this must be in by July 15).

Families living outside the United States

In addition to the Clarity Application, please complete the International Student Financial Aid Profile and upload it to your Clarity along with documentation to verify income.
 

4506-T

For all domestic applicants, in late spring we will ask that you send in a signed 4506-T so that we can request a transcript of your tax return directly from the IRS. We will send this form to you.
 

Divorced/Separated/Never been married parents/Guardians

Each parent/guardian must complete a Clarity Application and submit supporting documents regardless of custodial arrangements.
 

Notification

Notification of financial aid decisions is made available with re-enrollment contracts in late March.