FINANCIAL AID UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
FINANCIAL AID N MBERS BY THE
STATS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
$6.1 million
23 percent
financial aid awarded in the form of partial or full tuition grants
of the student body participates in the financial aid program
The average tuition cost for families participating in the financial aid program is
$18,489 UHS TUITION AND FEES FOR 2026-2027 Tuition
$68,090
Fees
$815
Estimated cost of textbooks
$600
FINANCIAL AID SUMMARY BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME Income Range
% of Students Participating in FA
Average Tuition Paid
0 - $125,000
26%
$8,815
$125,000 - $275,000
26%
$12,305
$275,000 - $350,000
17%
$16,199
$350,000+
31%
$31,022
WHO CAN APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID? Any family may apply to participate in the financial aid program. We award grants to students each year based on their family’s demonstrated need and the school’s available funds.
WHAT DOES FINANCIAL AID COVER? Depending on the family’s demonstrated need, financial aid awards cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees and other costs. Families should remember to include the fees and costs above and beyond tuition (approximately $1,415) in their budgeting for the year. A list of fees and additional costs is available on the Tuition and Additional Costs tab at sfuhs.org/admissions. The Financial Aid Committee considers these fees and costs, which comprise part of the total cost of a UHS education, when determining a family’s financial aid eligibility. The financial aid award amounts and agreements will be included in the electronic decision notification on Friday, March 12th, 2027 at 4:00pm (PST).
WHAT FACTORS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN REVIEWING FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS? Our financial aid process uses a complex set of calculations to determine a family’s demonstrated need. A variety of factors are considered during the financial aid process, including (but not limited to):
• Annual income of parent(s)/guardian(s) • Major assets (savings, investments, home equity, etc.)
• Family size • Number of children in tuition-charging schools • Discretionary income • “Unusual” expenses, such as legal fees, caring
for an aging family member, and parent/guardian education loan payments
HOW LONG DO FINANCIAL AID AWARDS LAST? Families who participate in our financial aid program for their child’s first year at UHS must reapply annually by completing the information on the Tuition & Affordability page on our website. Families who submit their forms in a timely fashion and whose financial situation has not changed substantially can expect to receive a renewal of aid at about the same percentage, taking annual tuition increases into consideration. LEARN MORE
sfuhs.org/admissions
DEADLINES DUE JANUARY 5, 2027 The UHS financial aid application process is run through Clarity Tuition. All families who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit an application through Clarity’s website (clarityapp.com) by Tuesday, January 5, 2027. UHS does not collect hard copies directly; the financial aid application is electronic. We strongly encourage families to begin preparing your tax returns as soon as possible. Completion of a Clarity Tuition application will trigger a request to the IRS for your 2025 tax returns. After submission, Clarity will prompt your family to submit additional documents when applicable, including family financial statements and business tax returns.
DUE MARCH 1, 2027 (Upload to Clarity Tuition) • 2026 Schedules • 2026 W-2/1099
CONTACT If you have any questions, please contact Justin Baker-Rhett, Director of Financial Aid, at 415.447.3106 or email justin.bakerrhett@sfuhs.org
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid San Francisco University High School 3065 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94115