{"id":1419,"date":"2026-03-03T03:53:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T03:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaiaschoolcr.org\/?page_id=1419"},"modified":"2026-07-02T19:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:17:00","slug":"financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gaiaschoolcr.org\/es\/financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Becas y ayuda financiera"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Financial Aid Application Process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Gaia School, we are committed to building a socioeconomically diverse community. Our need-based scholarship program supports families whose financial capacity does not fully cover the cost of tuition, while remaining aligned with the values and educational approach of the school.<\/span><\/p>

Scholarships are granted through a thoughtful and transparent evaluation process, and are awarded for a period of two school years.<\/span><\/p>

Step-by-Step Process<\/b><\/p>

  1. Request the Application Form<\/b>
    To begin the process, families must request the financial aid application form by writing to becas@gaiaschoolcr.org.<\/span><\/li>
  2. Application Submission<\/b>
    Submit the completed application form along with all required financial information and supporting documentation.<\/span><\/li>
  3. Initial Review<\/b>
    Our social worker will review all submitted information within approximately 10 business days and will contact the family to schedule a home visit.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Scholarship
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    We offer scholarships of 25%, 50%, and 75% of the tuition fee. The percentage granted depends on the family\u2019s financial situation, determined through our evaluation process with the Social Worker.\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    How long does the scholarship application process take? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The initial review process takes approximately 10 business days, once:<\/span><\/p>

    • All required documentation has been submitted, and<\/span><\/li>
    • The home visit with the social worker has been completed<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

      Additional time may be required for the final evaluation and recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Who can apply for a scholarship? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Scholarships are available to families who demonstrate a genuine financial need and who are aligned with the school\u2019s commitment to providing high-quality education that is accessible to a diverse community.<\/span><\/p>

      We receive applications from both local and international families who are part of our school community or wish to join it.<\/span><\/p>

      All applications are evaluated through a comprehensive socioeconomic assessment, and the need for financial support must be clearly supported through the submitted documentation and evaluation process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      When can families apply for a scholarship? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The scholarship process takes place during two periods each year:<\/span><\/p>

      First cycle:<\/b>
      <\/b>March to the end of June (for enrollment in the following academic year)<\/span><\/p>

      Second cycle:<\/b>
      <\/b>Mid-October to mid-December<\/span><\/p>

      Families are encouraged to apply within these periods to ensure their application can be reviewed on time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Who conducts the socioeconomic assessment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The process is carried out by an external social worker, who:<\/span><\/p>

      • Reviews the submitted information and documentation<\/span><\/li>
      • Conducts a home visit<\/span><\/li>
      • Carries out an interview with the family<\/span><\/li>
      • Prepares a professional recommendation based on a comprehensive analysis of the family\u2019s situation<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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        What happens if I request a specific scholarship percentage (for example, 100%)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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        The percentage awarded is not determined solely by the amount requested, but by the results of the evaluation process.<\/span><\/p>

        As a result, the recommendation may be:<\/span><\/p>

        • To grant the requested percentage<\/span><\/li>
        • To adjust the percentage (increase or decrease it)<\/span><\/li>
        • In some cases, not to award a scholarship if the evaluation does not justify it<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

          This is determined based on the information provided and in alignment with the criteria established for each scholarship level.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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          Can I apply for a scholarship without starting the admissions process? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          It is recommended, whenever possible, that the admissions and financial aid application processes be carried
          out simultaneously, as they are directly linked and form part of a single, integrated process.<\/p>

          The financial aid process will begin only once:<\/p>

          – The Finance Department has confirmed that the socio-economic assessment fee has been paid directly to the social worker
          – All required documentation has been submitted
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          If I am awarded a scholarship, does that mean I am admitted to Gaia? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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          No. Admissions and scholarship decisions are independent processes, and one does not determine the outcome of the other.<\/span><\/p>

          A student is considered officially admitted only once both processes have been completed and each department has issued its final decision.<\/span><\/p>

          This means that:<\/span><\/p>

          • Receiving a scholarship does not guarantee admission<\/span><\/li>
          • Being admitted does not guarantee receiving a scholarship<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

            Each process is evaluated independently to ensure a fair and comprehensive review.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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            For inquiries or more information about our financial aid program, please contact Angie Brice\u00f1o, our Administrative Director, at <\/span>becas@gaiaschoolcr.org<\/b>.<\/span>
            <\/span>She will be happy to assist with any questions about the process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t