Please see below for some frequently asked questions and answers regarding tuition assistance at Akiva School.
Do we need to inform Akiva during our registration process whether or not we will need to apply for A+A@A or CAPS?
Absolutely not. You do not need to mention it any time during the application/registration process. It will not be a factor in your acceptance into Akiva.
My situation has been the same for many years and it will likely stay stable for many years to come. Do I have to fill out the forms and submit all my income tax information every year?
As a general rule, both A+A@A and CAPS require that you submit your paperwork each year, so as to ensure that our process is transparent and fair. However, both programs are set up to support you throughout your child(ren)’s school years and facilitate re-registration each year.
Can I apply to both A+A@A AND CAPS?
You can apply to both programs, but you can receive a subsidy from only one of the two. The grid included above is self-explanatory, showing the positioning of both programs and should make it clear which program is best suited to your family. As a first-time applicant, however, we suggest that you apply to both and choose the program that is most advantageous to you.
What happens if my family’s financial situation changes in the middle of the school year or after the deadline to submit the application has passed?
If your situation changes, you can apply for A+A@A at any time.
Do you have professional resources available to help our family?
Akiva has a network of community resources which we would be happy to share with you. The Head of School, the Assistant Heads of School, and the Director of Counselling (jaimee@akivaschool.com) can refer you to these resources.
What happens if our family is not granted any, or enough assistance, through the A+A@A and would like the committee to review our file?
If this is the case, we would invite you to write a letter stating the reasons why you would like your file to be reviewed. This request for re-evaluation should include the amount that you feel your family is able to pay for school fees, as well as all the information that could help clarify your family’s financial situation.
Who is aware that we as a family applied for A+A@A?
A+A@A: Akiva keeps this process as discreet and confidential as possible. Only the Head of School, Assistant Head of School – Operations, Financial Controller and 2 highly trusted committee members are aware of the files. No parents, no teachers and no board members are aware of the families in the A+A@A program.
CAPS: Your CAPS application and information are strictly confidential and are used only to determine Fund eligibility. Your information is seen only by the Generations Fund CAPS administrator. Once you are accepted to the CAPS program, your information is shared with Akiva’s Assistant Head of School -Operations to verify enrolment and in order to reimburse the school.
What does JCAP Stand for?
JCAP is the platform used by all Montreal Jewish School for the application process. Only the point person of the specific school(s) you are applying to will be able to see the details and documents you are imputing into the application.
