Affordability
Research shows that quality early childhood and elementary education plays a critical role in developing a strong foundation for a child’s educational future. At Brookwood, we strive to meet financial gaps in order to make the Brookwood experience accessible to all those interested in a chance to grow and thrive in our community.
Our Tuition Assistance Philosophy
Brookwood School has a strong commitment to need-based tuition assistance in order to support access and affordability. Brookwood’s tuition assistance program supports children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 with an annual budget of approximately $1.7 million and 26% of our student body receiving some level of tuition assistance. These need-based grants range from 5%-90% of Brookwood’s annual tuition.
Brookwood encourages families with limited financial resources to apply for assistance, based upon the assumption that the primary obligation for financing a student’s education will rest with the family. Brookwood’s Tuition Assistance Committee awards aid to families who demonstrate financial need, using the needs analysis system of the School and Student Services for tuition assistance (SSS) by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), while adhering to the availability of budgeted funds. Financial need is determined by taking into account many factors including income, net worth, standard living expenses, certain unusual expenses, family size, and the number of children attending tuition-charging schools.
All information received by the Tuition Assistance Committee is held in the strictest confidence. There is no general knowledge shared as to which students are recipients of tuition assistance.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition is fully inclusive of books, lunch, athletics and athletic uniforms, and field trips.
Tuition Assistance Deadlines
- February 1
Complete the Parents’ Financial
Statement (PFS) through School and Student Services (SSS) by NAIS & upload 2023 tax documents - February 24
Tuition Assistance Decisions released alongside admissions decisions - May 1
Upload 2024 tax documents to SSS
Current Families
Current families applying for tuition assistance should complete the PFS by December 15 and upload 2024 tax documents on SSS as soon as possible. Awards for returning families are released as part of our re-enrollment process in January.
Tuition Assistance FAQs
The Admissions Committee meets to review all completed applications to determine which students are qualified for our program. The Tuition Assistance Committee then meets to determine which candidates the school is able to offer tuition assistance to. Each year, we have more families who qualify for need-based aid than can be funded. Admissions is offered to those students who the school is able to offer an award to; in the case that a student is admissible but the school cannot provide funding, the student is placed on an admissions waitlist.
Yes, because family finances can change, families must apply for tuition assistance each year. Unless there is a significant change in a family’s financial situation, the Tuition Assistance Committee strives to award a level similar to the previous year’s grant.
No, Brookwood does not offer merit scholarships. All Brookwood students are admitted on merit and all tuition assistance awards are need-based.
No. Every family contributes based on their ability and demonstrated need, as determined by the Tuition Assistance Committee.
Both custodial and non-custodial parents are required to contribute to the cost of a Brookwood education based on demonstrated ability. The non-custodial parent must also complete all aspects of the tuition assistance application process including submitting SSS forms and federal tax returns.
