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 tuition assistance 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
Families can anticipate annual tuition increases of 5–7%, which support faculty compensation, program enhancement, and facility improvements.
Re-enrollment for current families will begin in February and tuition payments this year will be via our Blackbaud tuition management system.
Process
Step 1 – Complete a Tuition Assistance Application through Blackbaud before February 5, 2027 (new applicants) or January 8, 2027 (current families). The majority of Tuition Assistance is given to families who have applied on time. Limited funds may be available for late applicants.
*Please note the Blackbaud School ID #15138 to be used for your application.
Step 2 – Upload the required supporting documents to Blackbaud by the application deadline.
Step 3 – Families will receive a letter from the Tuition Assistance Committee, and if they receive aid, it will be reflected on their enrollment agreement.
Preschool-Grade 8 admissions notifications will be sent on March 19, 2027.
Affordability is essential to opportunity.
-Gaston Caperton
Applying for Tuition Assistance
Timeline
| Returning Families Preschool–Grade 8 |
New Applicants
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| TA Online Application Opens | October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | |
| TA Online Application Deadline | January 8, 2027 | February 5, 2027 | |
| Notification Date | Early February 2026 | March 19, 2027 | |
| Responses Due | Mid-February 2026 | March 26, 2027 |
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