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Your child’s Jewish education is within reach.

Perelman Jewish Day School offers an array of programs to make a Jewish day school education affordable.

TUITION ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS

A Perelman education is within your reach. And we’re here to make it happen. Every year, we award over $1.8 million to families earning up to $500,000. Get in touch today to hear more about our programs; we will guide you through the process, answering any questions that arise along the way.
2024-2025 Tuition Assistance Application Process:
  • Review the information below to learn about what you can expect from our Tuition Assistance program.
  • Apply through FACTS Management, our third party Tuition Assistance management provider, which can be accessed here.
  • Submit completed applications by November 6 for current families and December 15, 2023 for new families. Awards for applications received after the deadline will be determined based on the remaining available funds. 
  • For any questions or for more information, please email tuitionassistance@pjds.org or call Mindy Zukin Andelman '87, Director of Enrollment, at 610-658-2518 x207.
Tuition Assistance Transparency:
Families earning less than $500,000 per year may be eligible for needs-based Tuition Assistance. Please consult the chart below to help you anticipate your family's expected tuition obligation. Applications for Tuition Assistance must be made through FACTS Management, our third party Tuition Assistance management provider, and can be accessed here.

Please note that families receiving Tuition Assistance are not responsible for additional fees. 
Our Tuition Assistance Committee reviews every application to determine each family's tuition obligation based on the following circumstances beyond Adjusted Gross Income (AGI):
  • A family pays for other children to attend another school
  • A family receives tuition support from sources outside their income
  • A family carries significant debt
  • A family has significant net assets
  • There is an anticipated change in AGI for the following year by more than 20%
  • Other extenuating circumstances identified by the family or the Tuition Assistance Committee
Please contact our Office of Enrollment to see what affordability option is possible based on your family's unique circumstances. 
Click below to read more about each of our generous Tuition Assistance Programs.

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  • Tuition Assistance

    Tuition Assistance is determined each year based on the number of applicants and available funds. The goal of the program is to close the gap between the total cost of a Perelman education and what a family can afford. Each application is carefully reviewed and considered based on needs and circumstances. Applications for Tuition Assistance must be made through FACTS Management, our third party Tuition Assistance management provider and can be accessed here.

    EITC: As part of the Tuition Assistance process, families may qualify to have their tuition assistance funded through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit / Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (EITC/OSTC) tuition assistance program, managed by the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools. Qualifying families may be asked to submit additional documentation. 


  • Cozen Scholars Program

    Thanks to the generosity and philanthropic vision of Sandy and Steve Cozen, the Cozen Scholars Program offers a $5,000 incentive to new families during their first year that they enroll their children at Perelman. Please contact the Office of Enrollment to find out if your family qualifies.

    Applications for the Cozen Scholars program must be made through FACTS Management, our third party Tuition Assistance management provider and can be accessed here.

  • Geographic Scholarship Program

    Our Geographic Scholarship Program aims to attract and retain Perelman families who live in neighborhoods that are underrepresented in our school.

    Starting in the 2023-2024 academic year, Perelman will guarantee scholarships of $12,000 or more per child per year for families who live in the Northwestern suburbs, Northern suburbs, Northwest Philly, Northeast Philly, Chester County or Lower Bucks County. Click here for a full list of eligible zip codes.

    The scholarships of $12,000 or more are guaranteed for each child for every year that they are enrolled at Perelman and will be automatically deducted from your enrollment contract. 

Forman Center

Kindergarten - Grade 5  •  7601 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027  •  215-635-3130

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PreK - Grade 5 and Administrative Offices  •  49 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096  •  610-658-2518