PS-5TH GRADE
Financial Aid Guide
Getting Started
Applying or requesting financial aid is easier than ever with Clarity! This page covers starting your account, completing the application, and resources for accurate info. Select a button below: Returning Applicant or First-Time Applicant.
Questions? Email financialaid@theislandschool.org.
For Returning Applicants
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Use your existing account with Clarity.
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Do not create a new account or have another parent/guardian apply with a different email.
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Complete one application per household.
STEPS TO APPLY
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Log into Clarity.
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In the left-hand menu, click “Dashboard.”
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Select the dark purple “Start your application” button for 2026–27.
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Update your biographical information and find or add your student(s).
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Sign and submit a tax verification form to give Clarity permission to pull your prior year tax returns. This means you won't need to upload them yourself later.
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Pay and submit!
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Upload any required documents.
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Clarity makes the process fast and easy. Returning families will find many fields already pre-filled, but please carefully review your application and make updates to ensure all information is current.
For First-Time Applicants
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Create an account with Clarity by following this link.
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Complete one application per household.
STEPS TO APPLY
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Complete the biographical information for your child's living parent(s) and guardian(s).
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Add your child.
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In the left-hand menu, click “Dashboard.”
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Select the dark purple “Start your application” button for 2026–27.
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Update your biographical information and find or add your student(s).
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Sign and submit a tax verification form to give Clarity permission to pull your prior year tax returns. This means you won't need to upload them yourself later.
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Pay and submit!
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Upload any required documents.
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Clarity makes the process fast and easy. Returning families will find many fields already pre-filled, but please carefully review your application and make updates to ensure all information is current.