Affordability

Opportunity, Means, and Investment

At Seattle Waldorf School, we believe that any qualified student who will benefit from attending SWS should have the opportunity. We believe that our school community should mirror the greater community in which we exist, with a student body that is representative of all socioeconomic backgrounds. To achieve this goal, Seattle Waldorf School is committed to providing a reduction in tuition, to the extent that our budget permits, to students whose families qualify.

We carefully calculate tuition to cover our operational costs including teacher salaries, facilities, and necessary supplies. Our financial aid program is supported by the school’s operating budget and targeted annual fundraising.

The value of a SWS education is measured in more than dollars and is an investment families choose for their child’s educational journey.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for 2020-21

Families can anticipate annual tuition increases of 6–8%, which support faculty compensation, program enhancement, and facility improvements.

Tuition payments are made through FACTS, Seattle Waldorf School’s online tuition billing and payment system. Through FACTS, families can establish automatic recurring payments from a bank account or credit card, or make payments via telephone or online. Credit card options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

About FACTS

Go to FACTS Site

Affordability is essential to opportunity.

-Gaston Caperton

Applying for Financial Aid

Timeline

	Returning Families Grades 1–12	New High School Applicants	New Grade School Applicants
FA Online Application Opens	October 30, 2020	October 30, 2020	October 30, 2020
FA Information Sessions	November 10, 2020	November 10, 2020	November 10, 2020
FA Online Application Deadline	January 4, 2021	February 4, 2021	February 4, 2021
Notification Date	Early February 2021	February 19, 2021	March 19, 2021
Responses Due	Mid February 2021	February 26, 2021	March 26, 2021

* Priority processing for returning families to receive reduced tuition amount with re-enrollment contracts on January 28, 2021. Applications will be accepted until February 4, 2021 and will be processed on the “new student” application timeline.

Process

Step 1 – Complete a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) at the School and Student Services (SSS by NAIS). The SSS code for Seattle Waldorf School is 7249.

Step 2 – Upload the required supporting documents to your account at SSS by the application deadline.