For those families receiving financial aid from Menlo School in the school year 2013-2014, Menlo will also provide financial assistance for purchasing an iPad.
FAQsIs aid available?Yes. Families receiving financial aid from Menlo in school year 2013-2014 are eligible to receive assistance with the purchase of the iPad.
How much aid do I qualify for?The level of aid for buying an iPad is the same as the percentage of tuition award you receive. For example, if you qualify for 20% tuition assistance, you are eligible to receive assistance for 20% of the value of the iPad (see below for model information), the warranty and the case. Further examples may be seen below.
What do I need to purchase?To qualify for financial aid, you must purchase:
- An iPad (more information on which model to buy below)
- The AppleCare+ extended (2 year) warranty ($99)
- A protective case that covers the front and back of the iPad (approximately $25)
Please note that AppleCare+ extended warranty is only available directly from Apple.
How do I apply for and receive the aid?You don’t have to apply to receive the aid. Buy an iPad with the AppleCare+ extended warranty, get a case, and bring the receipts to the Financial Aid Office.
Which version of the iPad should I buy?Your student may bring any model iPad from version 2 and above.
The iPad 1 is no longer an acceptable model. However, we will not provide aid for costs above the recommended model: iPad 2, WiFi-only, 16GB, at a cost of $399.
Remember, you are required to buy the $99 AppleCare+ extended warranty and a protective case for approximately $25, for a total of roughly $124.
What if I want a different model?You may buy any model you like, but your award will be based on the value of our recommended model. Note that in order to qualify, you must also buy the AppleCare+ extended warranty and a case.
Why do I have to buy a warranty and a case?iPads are fragile. We want to make sure that you are protected in case of damage to the iPad.
- The AppleCare+ warranty extends coverage to two years and protects you against two incidents of accidental damage. If the iPad is damaged, Apple will charge $49 per incident. See the Apple Store or visit http://store.apple.com/us/product/S4689LL/A for details.
- A protective case will greatly reduce damage to the iPad.
How often can I upgrade?We expect the iPads to last 2-3 years. You are eligible to receive financial aid for the iPad every other year.
I have more questions. Whom should I talk to?For questions about the iPad program in general, please contact Eric Spross, Director of Technology, at
eric.spross@menloschool.org. For questions about Financial Aid, please contact Mary Emery in the Financial Aid Office at
mary.emery@menloschool.org.
iPad Financial Assistance Examples:Example 1Your 2013-2014 financial aid award is 50% tuition assistance.
You purchase:
- The recommended model iPad 2: WiFi-only, 16GB, at a cost of $399
- The AppleCare+ extended (2 year) warranty ($99)
- A protective case that covers the front and back of the iPad (approximately $25)
Your total cost is $523.
You will receive 50% of your total cost, or $261.50 towards your purchases.
Example 2Your 2013-2014 financial aid award is 50% tuition assistance.
You purchase:
- The newest version of the iPad with all available features at a cost of $829
- The AppleCare+ extended (2 year) warranty ($99)
- A protective case that covers the front and back of the iPad (approximately $25)
Your total cost is $953.
You will receive financial aid for 50% of the cost of the warranty and case: $62
You will receive financial aid for 50% of the cost of the recommended $399 model: $199.50
Your total financial assistance will be $261.50.
Example 3Your 2013-2014 financial aid award is 20% tuition assistance.
You purchase:
- A refurbished iPad ($349)
- The AppleCare+ extended (2 year) warranty ($99)
- A protective case that covers the front and back of the iPad (approximately $25)
Your total cost is $473.
You will receive financial aid for 20% of that cost.
Your total financial assistance will be $94.60.