Sandy Spring Friends School

 

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Applying to SSFS

We are pleased that you are considering a Sandy Spring Friends School education for your child.

Our application process will allow you to become familiar with our school, while we have the opportunity to get to know you and your child and help you determine whether SSFS is the right school for your family. 

Our January 15 application deadline for the 2024-2025 school year has passed. Currently, we are accepting admission applications on a space-available basis and financial aid applications on a funds-available basis.

Applying to SSFS is a two-step process:

First, submit an inquiry:

Submit an Inquiry

  • After your inquiry has been submitted, you will receive an email with instructions on how to start your application in the Admission Portal.

Next, apply:

Start Your Application

  • In order to start your online application, you must first submit an inquiry to obtain your login and password to the Admission Portal.

Application Timeline (2024-2025 Cycle)

 

sepTEMBER 2023

Online Application is Available

JanUARY 15, 2024

Application
Deadline

MARCH 1, 2024

Notification Deadline for SSFS

SPRING-SUMMER 2024

Rolling
Admissions

SSFS Application Process

Learn more about our application process for each grade, and for domestic and international students.

 

Preschool-Kindergarten

SSFS Application Process : Preschool (Age 3) - Kindergarten

See our application process for our preschool (age 3)-Kindergarten students!

Grades 1-5

SSFS Application Process : 1st grade - 5th grade

See our application process for our 1st-5th grade students!

Grades 6-8

SSFS Application Process : Grades 6-8

See our application process for our Middle School students!

Grades 9-12:
Day Students

SSFS Application Process : Grades 9-12 Day Students

See our application process for our Upper School day students!

Grades 9-12:
U.S. Boarding Students

SSFS Application Process : Grades 9-12 U.S. Students

See our application process for our Upper School domestic boarders!

International Students

SSFS Application Process : Grades 9-12 International Students

See our application process for our international students!