How does the School and Student Service (SSS) program calculate my familys “expected contribution,” or ability to pay?
To determine need, GPS uses the services of the SSS, located in Pittsburgh, PA. This service uses information provided by the family on a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS), which asks for income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. The family completes the PFS online, after which SSS computes an estimated need based on the information provided. The Report of Family Contribution is sent from Pittsburgh to GPS. The Financial Aid Committee at GPS uses this estimated need as a guideline in making awards.
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