• The Tuition Accessibility Partnership (TAP) Fund Application

    2027-2028 School Year

  • Overview

    The Tuition Accessibility Partnership (TAP) Fund is an alternative tuition model for families with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $200,000 and $350,000 who have enrolled or are interested in enrolling their children in one of five qualifying co-educational Jewish day schools in the Chicago metropolitan area serving children age 4 through 8th grade.

  • Eligibility

    Families whose AGI is between $200,000 and $350,000 are eligible to receive TAP funding, though funding is not guaranteed. To verify eligibility and determine funding, applicants will submit documentation of their AGI. Your AGI can be found on line 11 of your 1040 IRS return. 


    If you are new to the TAP Fund, please submit IRS documentation from the most recent tax year. If you are returning to the TAP Fund, please submit the subsequent year from your previous application (e.g., if you submitted 2024 tax forms last year, please submit 2025 for this application).

    Five co-educational Jewish day schools qualify for TAP. They include:

    • Akiba Schechter Jewish Day School
    • Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
    • Chicago Jewish Day School
    • Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
    • Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago

  • Confidentiality

    We are committed to protecting your privacy. IRS tax forms are stored in a secure database with encryption protections. Each application is viewed only by a designated review committee and by the system administrators. While we may share some identifying information with school business offices for administrative purposes, your tax information will not be shared with schools. Some of your information may be shared with our external evaluator for the purpose of program enhancement. 

  • Timeline

    Applications open on Monday, September 14, 2026 and will remain open throughout the school year. The first review of TAP applications for both new and returning students is November 15, 2026. After this date, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Families should apply at the time that works best for them. Determinations will be made based on eligibility and not on a first-come first-served basis.

    Please note that it can take up to 6-8 weeks to process applications. We thank you for your patience. 

  • Questions?

    If you have any questions or need technical assistance with this application, please contact us at info@tapfundchicago.org. For additional information about TAP funding, please review the FAQs at www.TAPFundChicago.org.

  • Application

  • Note:

    • You will need a copy of your most recent 1040 tax return or the subsequent 1040 tax return from your previous TAP application (i.e. if you applied last year with your 2024 return, use your 2025 tax return this year).
    • This application should take approximately 10 minutes.
    • For divorced parents/guardians or parents/guardians who are separated and file taxes separately: If both parents/guardians are financially responsible for the student’s education, each will need to submit their own application. The information provided will not be shared with the other parent. The determination process will begin once both forms are received.

  • Section 1: Application Information

  • For which school year are you applying for TAP funding?*
  • Is this your first time applying for TAP funding?*
  • If no, did you receive TAP funds in the past?*

  • Section 1: Student Information

  • If you have more than 5 children in one of the qualifying schools for the year for which you are applying to TAP funding, please contact us at info@tapfundchicago.org to assist you with your application

  • Will all of your children be attending the same school?*
  • Please indicate which of the following schools your children are currently enrolled in (check all that apply)*
  • Please indicate which schools you are considering your children for the year for which you are applying for TAP funding (check all that apply):*
  • Please indicate which school(s) are being considered for Student 1 for the year for which you are applying for TAP funding (check all that apply):*
  • Please indicate which school(s) are being considered for Student 2 for the year for which you are applying for TAP funding (check all that apply):*
  • Please indicate which school(s) are being considered for Student 3 for the year for which you are applying for TAP funding (check all that apply):*
  • Please indicate which school(s) are being considered for Student 4 for the year for which you are applying for TAP funding (check all that apply):*
  • Please indicate which school(s) are being considered for Student 5 for the year for which you are applying for TAP funding (check all that apply):*

  • Section 3: Parent/Guardian Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What is your marital status?*
  • Are you currently a staff or faculty member at one of the qualifying schools?*

  • Please note: If both parents/guardians are financially responsible for the student’s education, each will need to submit their own application. The information provided will not be shared with the other parent. The determination process will begin once both forms are received. Please contact us at info@tapfundchicago.org for assitance. 

  • Please note: If separated, please note whether you are filing jointly or separately in the next section: Financial Information.

  • Are both parents/guardians financially responsible for the student’s education and contribute to tuition?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Please note: If your partner contributes to the student's tuition, please include thier name, email, and phone number and add their AGI in the next section: Financial Information

  • Does your partner contribute to the student's tuition?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Are you or the other parent/guardian or contributing partner currently a staff or faculty member at one of the qualifying schools?*

  • Section 4: Financial Information

  • Confidentiality

    We are committed to protecting your privacy. IRS tax forms are stored in a secure database with encryption protections. Each application is viewed only by a designated review committee and by the system administrators. While we may share some identifying information with school business offices for administrative purposes, your tax information will not be shared with schools. Some of your information may be shared with our external evaluator for the purpose of program enhancement. 

  • Please note: Since your family previously applied for TAP funding, please be sure to enter IRS documentation for the year immediately following your last application. For instance, if you used 2024 tax forms last year, please submit 2025 tax forms this year. If you are unsure of what you submitted last year, submit your most recent tax year. The TAP Fund team will follow up with you, as needed.

  • Last year, did you and your spouse/partner file taxes jointly?*
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