Tuition Assistance

At Bernard Zell we are committed to providing children with an outstanding education shaped by Jewish values regardless of economic circumstance. We are proud to offer a robust Tuition Assistance program. Of all families that apply, the average award is 40% of tuition and fees. Details on our Tuition Assistance Program can be found below. Outside of Bernard Zell, there are other financial assistance opportunities which includes the Tuition Accessibility Partnership (TAP) Fund (for eligible families with students in SK - 8th Grade), and the JUF Right Start program (for eligible families with students in Nursery and JK). Details and links to those programs can be found below.

2025-26 Tuition and Fees

How do I know which Tuition Assistance Opportunities I should apply for?

Select the appropriate options below:

Required

My family's Annual Gross Income (AGI) falls within the following category:required
Select the grades of all the students you are applying for:

You may beย eligible to apply for these programs. We have linked each one to its application. More information on the different programs can be found below.ย 

See the 'Tuition Assistance Grid' below to see the likelihood of a Bernard Zell Tuition Assistance award at various income levels.

Tuition Assistance

Welcoming people from all backgrounds is central to the Bernard Zell community, and that includes accommodating families of all economic capacities.

Tuition Assistance Checklist

All families requesting tuition assistance must submit an application through Blackbaud Financial Aid Management (previously known as SMARTaid) Please review the checklist below and be mindful of the deadline. Returning families should be sure to select the correct application year when submitting their form.

Tuition Assistance FAQs

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Rebecca Frazin-Chan
Director of Admissions

Rebecca Bloom
Assistant Director of
Admissions & Marketing

773.572.1290 or 
admissions@bernardzell.org