As a school founded on a deep commitment to our community, ​the Skola offers need-based grants, as funds are available, to make tuition affordable for more families.  Although there are no guarantees that financial aid can be provided, we strive to create an inclusive school environment and offer what our funds allow.  We use BeneFAQ, a third-party organization, to help us accurately and fairly assess a family’s ability to pay and, after review, award grants accordingly.. 

Their application process will request financial information from you that primarily consists of income, expenses, assets, and debts. BeneFAQ uses that information to calculate a “Family Anticipated Contribution Total” (FACT Report) and sends us that information. The Skola will not see your financial information, only the FACTS score provided by BeneFAQ.  As a non-profit, we are required to acquire this information from families before offering financial assistance.  Once received, our staff will review the information and determine whether we are able to provide financial assistance.   

STEPS TO APPLY

To apply for tuition assistance for the upcoming school year, please follow the directions below.

Step 1: Navigate to www.benefaq.com and create a new account. 
Step 2: Once you are at the site, select the “Parent” button from the upper right.
Step 3: Create an account.  Enter all the information requested and click register which will sign you in for the first time (returning users can then sign in using the sign-in section on the left).
Step 4: Click the APPLY button.

Step 5: Enter the correct application year, enter Lark Skola’s school number in the search window (83300) or begin typing our school name and select it when it appears.

• Proceed to enter your credit card information and click the button “Pay and Create App” to proceed.

• Your credit card will be charged $35. The charge will come through as BeneFAQ.

• Once you pay, your application will be available to begin entering information.

Step 6: Read all instructions on each page.

• On the left, all sections of the application are listed that you will be completing.

• When a page is completed, that section of the left-hand menu will be indicated with the color green. Sections in gray have not been completed.

• If you exit and return later, simply find the next section you need to complete and continue from there. Click “Save and Continue” at the bottom of each page to proceed to the next page.

• If you have questions, please click the Questions/Clarifications link on the upper right-hand side of the page or the “Messages” tab from the top menu and write your question. This will send a note to BeneFAQ and they will respond in as timely a manner as possible. In some cases, it may take up to 24 hours to receive a response. They are closed on weekends and holidays.

• When they respond, you will receive an email indicating that a message waits for you in your account. A number indicator will appear next to the “Messages” link on your dashboard showing that you have an unread message. If you have any issues with the messaging, you can email help@benefaq.com.

Step 7: The application is predominantly constructed in an “interview” style. Complete the application and DO NOT SKIP any questions.

Step 8: At the end of the application, once you have reviewed your entries and click “Submit App & Proceed” you will be asked to upload specific information based on the way you completed your application. 

• Click the checkbox to upload that document. YOU CANNOT SELECT MORE THAN ONE file at a time to upload. Please use the “Add” button under Pay Stubs to add additional pay stubs and the “Additional Documents” section to upload any other documents you desire or are requested.

• If you are not able to upload your tax returns in one complete document, please use “Additional Documents” to add the pages.

• BeneFAQ will begin verifying your application once they begin receiving documents from you.

• BeneFAQ will message you through the inline messaging system if they need further clarification on anything. Please use this system to respond to those inquiries. NOTE: Make sure benefaq.com emails are not going to your spam folder.

If you have questions about your application of supporting documents, it is best to use the online messaging system. BeneFAQ is prompt in its replies and will be very willing to help you as necessary. You can also email help@benefaq.com.

Thank you,

The Skola Team