Financial Aid & Tuition

Affordability

We are aware that tuition is a significant expense for our families. In addition to applying for financial aid from the School, there are a number of other options families might consider when applying to Eagle Hill School.

• Tuition is a tax-deductible medical expense for most families when children are diagnosed with learning disabilities. Please be sure to consult your personal tax advisor to confirm your eligibility.
• Up to $10,000 from a 529 plan can be used towards a private school education per year. Funds from an HSA or FSA may be eligible to be used towards tuition.
• Tuition paid by a generous benefactor directly to Eagle Hill qualifies as a tax-exempt gift to the family and allows the gift amount to exceed the gift tax limit.
• Tuition may be paid evenly over a 10-month period using VC Pay.
• Tuition does not only cover academics – but access to psychological and social services, a team of speech/language pathologists, and a full selection of athletic and non-athletic activities.
• Eagle Hill School has partnered with Your Tuition Solution who can provide loans up to $50,000 with flexible terms, low-interest rates, and budget-friendly choices. For more information, please see the brochure from Your Tuition Solution.
• Family plans sometimes unexpectedly change or unforeseen circumstances arise. Eagle Hill provides Tuition Insurance with coverage becoming effective when the student has attended EHS for a minimum of 14 consecutive calendar days. Insurance coverage does not fully cover every situation.

FAST

Eagle Hill facilitates tuition support through the utilization of FAST (Financial Aid for Tuition), an online program sponsored by Independent School Management, to process all financial assistance applications. By leveraging their services, the School assesses the amount a family can contribute towards their student(s)’ education costs. Utilizing this information, along with our financial aid budget, collected data, school policies and priorities, as well as the needs of all students and applicants, we determine financial aid awards. We operate under the assumption that all families will contribute to their student’s tuition to some extent.

Financial Aid is confidential and separate from admissions. Once admitted, the Financial Aid Committee assesses the family’s needs and determines support eligibility. However, funding availability is limited, and we cannot guarantee specific levels or amounts.

Timetable for Applying for Financial Aid
Re-enrolling families shall receive priority consideration for financial aid. Their applications are due by December 15 preceding the beginning of the academic year. If a family fails to meet the deadline, however, the student may not be funded, even if the student received aid the previous year. 

Eligibility and Requirements
All families must apply through FAST and submit the required supporting documentation. In addition, the Financial Aid Committee implements the following principles and practices:

Divorce/Separation
If parents are divorced, the custodial and non-custodial parents are both required to apply for financial aid and submit the required forms. If the custodial parent has remarried, the Committee will consider the assets of the step-parent, keeping in mind the obligations he/she has to his/her children from any prior marriage.

Parents Voluntarily Reducing Income
Financial Aid may be reduced or declined if a parent voluntarily terminates employment, chooses to start a business, return to school or change careers.

Non-Working Parents
If one parent is not working and has children who are in school full-time, the Committee may recalculate need using an imputed, minimum income for the non-working parent. This does not apply if a parent is caring for an elderly parent, caring for children not of school age full time or unable to work.

School Balances
School balances for the current year must be paid before a new application will be considered.

Change in Financial Circumstances
It is assumed that if there is a change in financial circumstances, parents will notify the school and take responsibility for an adjusted amount of tuition and fees. 

Financial Aid for Subsequent Years
Awards are made for the current academic year only. All applicants must complete a financial aid application and supporting documentation each year they request aid. 

Apply for Financial Aid

Save the Date

Important Dates/Required Documentation for Returning Families:

December 15
Completed online financial aid application and completed 2022 tax returns with all schedules

April 15
Completed 2023 tax returns, W-2’s, and 1099s (if applicable)

Important Dates/Required Documentation for New Families:

February 15
Completed online financial aid application and completed 2021 and 2022 tax returns with all schedules

April 15
Completed 2023 tax returns, W-2’s, and 1099s (if applicable)

Final awards will not be given until all documentation has been received.

Lower School

Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $75,860.

Tuition covers all program expenses except for SchoolMed fees (only applicable if medication needs to be taken during the school day), as well as certain sports and activities.

Tuition and fees are payable in the following manner: 10% of tuition and fees due upon a student’s acceptance 50% of balance of tuition and fees due June 1 preceding start of academic year. All remaining tuition and fees due December 1 during academic year. Or, you may pay the balance of tuition and fees over a 10-month period (June – April) via Smart Tuition. This payment program is independent of Eagle Hill School. To learn more, visit www.enrollwithsmart.com.

Lower School

Upper School

Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $75,860.

Tuition covers all program expenses except for SchoolMed fees (only applicable if medication needs to be taken during the school day), and certain sports and activities.

Tuition and fees are payable in the following manner: 10% of tuition and fees due upon a student’s acceptance 50% of balance of tuition and fees due June 1 preceding start of academic year. All remaining tuition and fees due December 1 during academic year. Or, you may pay the balance of tuition and fees over a 10-month period (June – April) via Smart Tuition. This payment program is independent of Eagle Hill School. To learn more, visit www.enrollwithsmart.com.

Upper School

Junior Boarding Students

Tuition, room, and board for the 2023-2024 academic year is $95,110.

Tuition covers all program expenses except for SchoolMed fees (only applicable if medication needs to be taken during the school day), and certain sports and activities.

Tuition and fees are payable in the following manner: 10% of tuition and fees due upon a student’s acceptance 50% of balance of tuition and fees due June 1 preceding start of academic year. All remaining tuition and fees due December 1 during academic year. Or, you may pay the balance of tuition and fees over a 10-month period (June – April) via Smart Tuition. This payment program is independent of Eagle Hill School. To learn more, visit www.enrollwithsmart.com.

Additional tuition owed for the Junior Boarding Program must be paid in full. Any financial aid given by Eagle Hill School is only applicable to the Academic Program.

Junior Boarding Students

Summer Program

Summer Academic Program: Tuition for the program, which runs July 5 – August 1 is $4,500 (on or before May 1, 2023) and $4,700 (after May 1, 2023).

If combined with the Summer Afternoon Activities Program, tuition is $6,550 (on or before May 1, 2023) and $6,950 (after May 1, 2023).

If combined with the Social Skill program, tuition is $5,530 (on or before May 1, 2023) and $5,930 (after May 1, 2023).

Enrollment in the Academic Program, Afternoon Activities and the Social Language Group, the tuition is $7,580 (on or before May 1, 2023) or $8,180 (after May 1, 2023).

Please be aware that financial aid applications for new students will only be reviewed if the student has already been accepted to Eagle Hill. Complete your application to the school before submitting a financial aid application.

Summer Program