Admission Criteria

Girard College is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory 5-day boarding school for grades 1-12.
All students are awarded full scholarships.

To be eligible for admissions, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Students must be at least five years old, entering grades 1-9 (when spaces are available)
• Students must come from a home without one or both parents (Children who live
  with grandparents, relatives, foster parents or guardians are also eligible.)
• Child must be a United States Citizen or Resident Alien
• Family must demonstrate financial need (review HUD guidelines for low income families*)
  (Click on "Click Here for FY 2012 IL Documentation ")
• Students must consistently have good grades in all academic subjects  
• Students must be on grade level or above in all core subjects
• Students must provide positive social and behavioral statements from previous school(s)
• Students must demonstrate good citizenship
• Students must have the ability to fully participate in Girard's program
• Students must be able to attend a 5-day boarding program

*  Girard uses the low income limits (80%) for Philadelphia County. Families not in Philadelphia
should call HUD or log onto huduser.org to find information for their county