Mindy and Dan Ribnick Family Tuition Grant
Due to the generosity of Heilicher alumni parents Mindy and Dan Ribnick, the school will once again offer a tuition grant program for Heilicher students whose parents or guardians volunteer in the Jewish community.
The Mindy and Dan Ribnick Family Tuition Grant Program for Community Volunteers makes possible grants of 18% of total tuition (chai) for approximately four Heilicher students per school year. Any Heilicher family, including applicant families, intending to enroll or re-enroll for 2025-2026 is invited to submit an application communicating their current Jewish community volunteer roles and involvement.
Grant award decisions will be made by a committee of Heilicher professionals after reviewing all applications. Awards are not financial-need based. Awards are guaranteed for one school year only.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, March 28, 2025 to be considered for the coming grant cycle. ONE application will be accepted per family. Awards will be communicated to recipient families by Monday, April 7, 2025. Awards will be credited against owed tuition for the 2025-2026 school year and will be in addition to any need-based financial aid awarded.
Please note that Heilicher Board members and Heilicher faculty and staff who already receive an employee tuition discount are not eligible for this tuition grant program.
Volunteerism at Jewish schools qualifies, but priority will be given to volunteer roles that are not specifically associated with one's own child's classroom or experiences.
How to Apply in Two Easy Steps
Step 1.
Fill out an online application.
Step 2.
FINALLY, under separate cover, we ask that a professional supervisor or liaison at the primary organization at which you volunteer submit a paragraph describing your role and accomplishments. Please have this individual email the paragraph to: tuitiongrant@hmjds.org by Friday, March 28, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact Director of Finance Karen Hoppe.