Financial Assistance

1. To provide motivated students with an opportunity to study within an American international educational environment.
2. To develop character competencies within a global perspective.
3. To foster socioeconomic diversity and academic excellence in the school.

1. Demonstrates exceptional academic achievement (no semester or final grades below 4).
2. Demonstrates positive character attributes to the school mission and vision.
3. Demonstrates involvement in at least one co-curricular activity or service project per semester.
4. 90% attendance at school.
5. Demonstrates financial need.

1. High school students first, followed by middle school students and then elementary.
2. International families whose options are limited.
3. Students whose previous education was in an English medium school.
4. Previous academic records.
5. In new applications,English proficiency assessment (WIDA).
6. Appropriate financial documents demonstrating financial need and application through National Associations of Independent Schools  https://www.solutionsbysss.com/

Any family who is paying the education cost out of their own pocket (private payer) and who does not receive an employer sponsored education benefit as a condition of employment.  As part of the application process a letter from the employer is requested stating the family does not receive support for the child(ren)’s education.

They are listed in the Financial Assistant Verification Form

American International School of Zagreb School code is 900168 and you can also find it by name.

The maximum amount of the award is up to 50% of the cost of tuition only.  All other fees are charged at the full rate (ex. Capital Fee).  AISZ derives operating funds almost entirely from the collection of tuition and fees.  Tuition and fees are subject to annual increases and a prospective family is encouraged to consider this when considering applying to AISZ and the long term goals of the education of the children.

Yes.  Two children from each family will be allowed financial assistance, if approved.  Priority will be given according to age and will start with the oldest child.

Yes.  A family’s situation can change from year to year so the application must be completed annually.

If a family’s financial situation does not change from year to year then it is possible the award will stay the same. However, this also depends on number of applicants and the Budget.

FA is determined through FA selection criteria and the analysis of a family’s financial resources including both income and assets.  Our goal is to determine the amount of money a family can contribute to educational expenses.  Factors such as family size, number of children in tuition-charging schools, and cost of living expenses are all taken into consideration when determining a family’s FA award.  AISZ uses a web based application from the National Association of Independent Schools and more information can be found at https://www.solutionsbysss.com/

An application must be completed by each parent or guardian in either of these situations. You can fill the request jointly or separately. In case this is not possible, from the data entered should be visible amount of contribution by both parents. AISZ may request additional documents.

The deadline is imperative and if missed then an application will not be considered.  However, families who are enrolling at AISZ mid-year are eligible to apply provided they meet all application requirements and there are still available funds for Financial Assistance Program.

In full by May 15, or as agreed in the Tuition payment procedure.

Only if a family appeals a decision, otherwise no.  FA decisions are made by the Financial Assistance Committee and consists of the Business and Operations Manager, Upper School Principal, Lower School Principal and Admissions Manager.

FA at AISZ is funded via tuition waiver.  The current level is set at 12% of the schools operating budget (excluding Depreciation) and is reviewed annually by the School Board.

In the first year of attendance the family may apply for FA.  Awards will depend not only on financial need, but also availability within the scope of the budget.  The award can be determined after the acceptance letter is issued. Applications for FA will not be considered if received before acceptance. 

Yes.  AISZ offers the Croatian Young Leaders Scholarship which is for high school students and more information on this offering can be found under the admissions tab on the AISZ website.  Additionally, the school offers discounts that reward longevity. Details can be found on the AISZ web page. Discounts are based on continuous attendance at AISZ.  If a family were to depart AISZ then return the time calculation would reset.

You can contact the Business & Operations Manager, Tatjana Turza, via Phone:  +385 1 7999 314, or email: finance@aisz.hr. 

If you have questions while filling out the PFS you can reach the SSS by phone at +1-952-967-9922.