Financial Aid
Financial Aid
The Children’s School is committed to providing financial aid to those families who demonstrate need. Financial aid is possible through the generosity of donors who believe in the value of a Children’s School education for everyone, regardless of ability to pay. We aim to make education financially accessible through:
Need-Based Financial Aid
The Board of Directors of The Children’s School continues to value and fund significant need-based financial aid. We cannot, however, meet every family’s need in full. Awards range from $225 to 45% of tuition, with the average award falling in between these two figures based on each applicant’s demonstrated financial need.
Multiple Payment Plan Options
We offer three different payment plan options, ranging from monthly to annual. TADS Tuition Management’s low annual fees are waived for all families that select the one-time payment option.
Sibling Discounts
A 10% tuition discount is offered to all siblings of children attending The Children’s School. Financial aid allocations, if any, are applied after the sibling discount.
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid applications will only be considered and acted upon from those who have first applied to TCS for admission.
Financial Aid applications are made through TADS, which charges a $60 application fee. TADS will automatically waive this fee for families whose application input meets all of the following criteria:
(1) the family qualifies for the federal free lunch program
(2) neither parent owns or shares ownership in a business or a farm
(3) parents are US or US territory citizens
(4) parents' total assets are less than $25,000
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Financial aid allocations reduce the amount of tuition due. These awards are allocated across the school year on a monthly basis (thus requiring a monthly payment plan).
Financial aid applications are now available.
All financial awards must be accepted in writing by the stated deadline (or at the time of enrollment). Unaccepted offers may be reallocated at the discretion of the Financial Aid Committee. While we strive to honor our commitment of financial aid to those families that need it, receiving an award is no guarantee of future awards as all applications are reviewed on a needs-based basis. All applicants are required to apply annually.