Application Process: Grades 1-5
Apply for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Although our January 15 priority application deadline has passed, we are still accepting and welcome new applications for the 25-26 school year! We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
2025-2026 Admission Application
- Step 1: Submit Inquiry
- Step 2: Start Your Application and Submit Application Fee
- Step 3: Request Teacher Recommendation
- Step 4: Submit Academic Records and Testing, If Applicable
- Step 5: Schedule Parent/Guardian Interview
- Step 6: Schedule Shadow Visit
- Step 7: Track Application Status
Step 1: Submit Inquiry
Step 2: Start Your Application and Submit Application Fee
Step 3: Request Teacher Recommendation
Step 4: Submit Academic Records and Testing, If Applicable
Step 5: Schedule Parent/Guardian Interview
Step 6: Schedule Shadow Visit
Step 7: Track Application Status
Additional Step: Financial Aid
Our financial aid program and our various payment options strive to help make attending Sandy Spring Friends School a reality for as many families as possible. We offer need-based financial aid grants to offset the cost of tuition. Families seeking financial assistance are encouraged to apply for financial assistance as soon as they have completed the admission application.
Megan Guernsey
Director of Lower School Admission (age 3-grade 5)
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Application Timeline (2025-2026 Cycle)
sepTEMBER 2024
Online Application is Available
JanUARY 15, 2025
Application
Deadline
MARCH 7, 2025
Notification Deadline for SSFS
SPRING-SUMMER 2025
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