Financial Assistance

We believe the diversity of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds represented in the Kazoo School community contribute to understanding the rights and responsibilities of each member of the larger community. Economic diversity is achieved when at least 20% of the student population comes from families earning the median income or less for Kalamazoo County. Generally, families in this income range will qualify for some level of financial assistance from Kazoo School.

Financial assistance is determined by application and based on yearly income. Besides completing the financial assistance application, parents are required to provide a copy of their most recent IRS 1040, which documents their adjusted gross income. In some cases, the IRS 1040 is not available and other forms of documentation may be acceptable.

Parents who qualify receive financial assistance between $200-$3,000, and are also eligible to pay a lower sliding scale Reservation Deposit. The maximum financial assistance award for one student is
$3,000. For a family with two or more students, the maximum level of financial assistance is $6,000. Financial Assistance Applications can be accessed through this website and are also available in the school office beginning April 15. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1.

Parents who receive financial assistance are obligated to participate in Kazoo School's fundraising program. See the Support page for more information.