Harvard-Westlake’s excellence relies on the quality of its student body. To that end, Harvard-Westlake supports a robust financial aid program to attract and enroll the best students in Los Angeles regardless of their ability to pay full tuition and costs. About 20% of Harvard-Westlake students receive financial aid. Financial aid at Harvard-Westlake is comprehensive; all students on aid receive supplemental help that includes books, all course-related materials, athletic team-required clothing and equipment, school-related trips, and an account for use at the school bookstore and cafeteria. Students on aid are also eligible to apply for funds to cover academic study travel, leadership work, and other programs. All aid is need-based, determined by a family’s income and assets compared to the full cost of attending Harvard-Westlake.

Important Dates and Information

October 2, 2020
SSS Financial Aid application process begins. 

December 4, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Financial Aid application deadline for current HW families.

December 15, 2020
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST
HW Online Financial Aid Workshop I  register now
This workshop is identical to the workshop on the other date; there is no need to attend both.

January 5, 2021
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST
HW Online Financial Aid Workshop II  register now
This workshop is identical to the workshop on the other date; there is no need to attend both.

January 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Financial Aid application deadline for new applicants.

March 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PST
9th-11th grade admission and financial aid decisions posted online.

March 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PST
7th-8th grade admission and financial aid decisions posted online.

HW uses School and Student Services (SSS) to help determine financial aid grants.

HW SSS code: 3736

Visit the How to Apply for Financial Aid page for more information.