Families wishing to apply for financial assistance must complete the Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) application form available via the Apple Financial Services website. Apple Financial Services is a member of the organization of Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS), and uses a consistent, objective and professional analysis of a family’s resources to make recommendations directly to GNS. GNS's Financial Aid Committee reviews these results in accordance with school policy, and issues decisions directly to the applicant. The maximum bursary award is 40% of tuition fees.

• A record of outstanding academic achievement confirmed by report cards from the candidate’s previous school and supplemented by academic references;
• A demonstrated commitment to fine arts and/or athletics confirmed by relevant references;
• The candidate’s performance on the GNS entrance exam (should be equivalent to an ‘A’ standing); and
• An interview with the Director of Admissions, Principal and/or Head of School.

• Recipients are expected to contribute meaningfully to the school by taking advantage of opportunities in academics, the arts, athletics and citizenship.
• Families are required to submit a complete application for financial assistance each year by the specified due date. If a family's financial circumstances have not changed, they will receive a similar percentage of assistance as the previous year.
• To the best of their ability, both parents should contribute to the cost of tuition, even in the cases of divorce or separation.
• It is expected that both parents will be gainfully employed. If a spouse chooses not to work, this is factored into the income calculations for evaluation.
• Certain circumstances, such as caring for a disabled or elderly parent, a child under age 5, or a child with a long-term disability, may exempt a family from this policy. These situations are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• GNS treats requests for assistance with the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality, and expects that families will do the same with the results.

Current Families

• December 6, 2019: Final day to submit completed FACS forms for current families.
• February 10, 2020: Financial assistance awards are communicated to families who met the December 6, 2019 deadline.
• February 14, 2020: Deadline for re-enrollment deposit payments for 2020/2021.

New Families

• Incoming families submit FACS forms as part of the application process.
• March 1 through June 30: Financial assistance awards are communicated to newly admitted applicants.