Island Montessori School offers need-based tuition assistance for qualifying families. All applicants must complete an online application through FAST-ISM, in addition to the regular admissions application.
 

All information remains confidential and is reviewed by the IMS Tuition Assistance Committee. A new application must be submitted each year. After applying, families must provide tax documents to FAST for income verification.
 

[Click here to access the TUITION ASSISTANCE ONLINE APPLICATION]
 

FAST-ISM Application Details:

• Application Fee: $60 (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express).

• Submission: Applications can be completed in multiple sittings. FAST’s help center is available 24/7 at 1-877-326-FAST (3278).

• Tax Documents: Must be scanned and uploaded to FAST or mailed to:
  FAST Processing
  1316 N. Union St.
  Wilmington, DE 19806
  (Do not send originals, fax, or email tax documents.)
   

Important Dates (2025-26 School Year):

• Application Deadline: June 2

• Award Notifications: June 20

• Contracts & Deposits Due (New Families): June 26
   

Guidelines:

• Awards are for one year only and require annual reapplication.

• Applicants must have submitted their Enrollment Form and Application Fee before being considered.

• Families must provide tax returns to IMS FAST. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Assistance will not subsidize discretionary expenses, lifestyle choices, or a parent choosing not to work without dependents at home.

• Non-custodial parent financial resources will be considered when determining need.

• Special circumstances (e.g., death of a parent) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Board members, their relatives, and IMS teachers & staff are ineligible.

• All financial information is kept strictly confidential.
   

A determination checklist will accompany each decision explaining the award outcome.