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 academic achievement (as evidenced by previous MAP scores and the interview if needed).
2. Demonstrates positive character attributes.
3. Demonstrates involvement in co-curricular activities.
4. 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 as Attachment at https://www.aisz.hr/join/scholarship/financial-assistance/

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

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.

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 which is appointed by the School Board and consists of the Business and Operations Manager, Upper School Principal, and Lower School Principal.

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 must be determined before the child can start attending classes and after the acceptance letter is issued.  Applications for FA can be reviewed after a student is accepted into the AISZ.

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. 

Tuition Discount:  In the seventh consecutive year a student has attended AISZ a discount of 10% will be granted on tuition.  This will continue until the student graduates, or departs AISZ.

Capital Fee Discount:  The capital fee will be charged at the full amount for the first three years that a child attends AISZ.  In the fourth and fifth year the capital fee will be reduced by one third each year until the sixth year where a family will no longer have to pay the capital fee for that student.

A note about Discount’s: 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.