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Tuition Adjustment FAQs

Tuition adjustment is granted based on need. To participate in the tuition adjustment program, a family must hold Waldorf education high on their financial priorities and pay to the maximum extent of their financial capability. Families applying for tuition adjustment are expected to assess their financial status and to turn to other sources including investments, major assets and savings, trust accounts, and contributions of non-custodial parents and other relatives (for example grandparents) before asking WSP for a tuition adjustment. WSP may be unable to stretch to the full amount of tuition adjustment a family requests.

Applying for Tuition Adjustment does not impact a student’s application or acceptance to the school.

  • An adjusted tuition is available to students in kindergarten – grade 12. Tuition Adjustment is not available for children attending Preschool. However the fact that a family is paying for 2 or more children to attend an independent school will be considered in Tuition Adjustment for siblings in higher grades.

  • No.

  • No. Only families with demonstrated inability to pay full tuition may be considered.

  • No. Families must reapply every year.

  • A conversation with a representative of the Tuition Adjustment Program should be held if there is a significant change (positive or negative) in the family’s living or financial situation.

  • Complete the online form with last year’s tax return for a preliminary conversation and TA decision. You will be required to submit the current year tax return as soon as it is available.

  • New families are required to pay the annual per-family tuition deposit. In addition to tuition, every family pays the annual tuition protection fee. In grades 3, 4 & 5, extracurricular strings instruction is also required. Middle school and high school families may be required to purchase books and other school supplies. TA does not cover any Extended Care costs.

  • Both parents are required to complete the TA Application. It is expected that both parents and stepparents contribute to the fullest of their ability.

  • Both parents are expected to contribute to the family’s income. Income will be imputed to an unemployed or underemployed parent unless they are caring for infants or preschool aged children, homeschooling children at home, or caring for other family members.

  • Yes, the Business Office will be aware of your participation in the program and your information is kept confidential. We require that you keep confidential the terms of your TA Contract, including the amount of tuition agreed upon.

  • You can speak with the Director of Finance and Operations.