GDS financial aid awards are based solely on need, which is defined as the difference between the actual cost of a year’s tuition and what a family can realistically expect to pay toward that cost. GDS does not offer academic, athletic, or other non-need-based scholarships. TADS processes the information you provide on the parents’ financial statement to determine what you can afford to pay for your child’s education. TADS balances income, assets, liabilities, family size, and the number of children you have in schools that charge tuition against taxes and living costs in making its recommendation. GDS uses the TADS recommendation as a guide to determine the School’s award and your family’s contribution.