Submit signed copies of all pages, schedules, and forms of the 2000 income tax return and W-2 forms for both the applicant and the applicant's parents to the Scripps College Office of Financial Aid. Corporate and partnership returns must also be included if they have been filed. Although estimates in the financial aid forms can be used to calculate preliminary awards, accurate final awards can only be determined with actual tax data. Parents who are divorced or separated must both provide financial information. Noncustodial Parent's Statement and submit a copy of his or her federal tax return to the Office of Financial Aid.
All financial information is kept confidential.
Keep copies of all completed forms. Preliminary financial aid decisions are ordinarily mailed with admission decision letters. Additional documentation is necessary to finalize a financial aid award. Information regarding financial documentation is sent to students after the commitment form and enrollment deposit have been received. All awards must be final prior to receiving the first bill in order to ensure that financial aid is accurately reflected.