+ Blackburn Financial Aid

The Blackburn Financial Aid Fund embodies the Quaker value of integrity, ensuring that an FCS education remains accessible to families in need. Established in memory of Robin Blackburn, this fund transforms loss into opportunity, reinforcing our belief that from challenges, beauty and strength can emerge. After Robin’s passing at just 24 years old in 1985, the Blackburn family chose to honor his legacy by creating a fund that continues to uplift students today.

With 36% of FCS families receiving financial aid, this fund is a testament to our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where every child can thrive.

Your support helps:
Empower students to experience a transformative Quaker education.
Strengthen our community by fostering economic diversity.
Honor a lasting legacy of resilience, generosity, and opportunity.

By giving to the Blackburn Financial Aid Fund, you invest in the future of our students and uphold the values that make FCS extraordinary. Together, we can ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of a child’s education.


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Located in College Park, MD, Friends Community School is a progressive Quaker K-8 day school, founded on the belief that every child is a valued member of our community. We offer a challenging curriculum imbued with strong values of equality, integrity, community, environmental stewardship, simplicity and peaceful conflict resolution, rooted in our Quaker heritage.
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, Maryland 20740
301-441-2100