Tuition & Financial Aid
We passionately embrace the vision of Waldorf education for all, transcending economic limitations. Our goal is to make this transformative education accessible to both low and middle-income families.
2024/25 Tuition
Below are the current tuition rates, before any financial aid is considered. To learn more about financial aid, subsidies, and discounts, please see below.
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3 Days/Week:
Half Days | $8,450
Full Days | $11,806
4 Days/Week:
Half Days | $10,382
Full Days | $14,857
5 Days/Week:
Half Days | $11,536
Full Days | $17,129
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All Kindergarten children attend 5 days/Week:
Half Days | $11,536
Full Days | $17,129
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$19,738
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$20,169
How to Apply for Financial Aid
If you would like to send your child to UVWS, we will do what we can to make sure you are able to do so.
From financial aid from UVWS funds to state subsidies and sibling discounts, there are several financial aid options for UVWS families to take advantage of. Please reach out to us if you have any questions along the way.
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Step 1
Apply for any state subsidies or scholarships that you are eligible for.
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Step 2
Apply for need-based financial aid from UVWS funds.
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Step 3
Accept or decline your award as instructed in your award notification email.
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Step 4
Take advantage of the sibling discount (Kindergarten through Grade 8).
Apply for state subsidies or scholarships
Depending on the age of your child and your state of residence, you may be eligible for the following subsidies and scholarships.
Preschool & Kindergarten
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Vermont residents with 3, 4 and 5-year-olds can receive the Vermont Act 166 subsidy, which deducts $3,982 from the UVWS tuition for the 2025/26 school year.
Please note:
Children must be 3 years old by September 1 to receive this subsidy.
Children turning 6 partway through the school year may receive a prorated amount.
How to apply:
In order to receive this subsidy, you will need to register your child with your local school district.
When you register them, you will need to list UVWS as your child’s school. Some districts may list UVWS as a school option, other districts may require you to make a note of this on the registration form or reach out to the district contact person to let them know that your child will be attending UVWS.
After you register your child, your local school district will communicate your subsidy eligibility to UVWS and you will see that reflected in your tuition invoice.
When to apply:
New families should register with their local school district as soon as they receive an acceptance letter from UVWS.
Current families should register with their local school district as soon as you sign your UVWS enrollment agreement. You will need to re-register your child every year that they are eligible for this subsidy.
For more information:
For registration links and contact information for local school districts, please click here.
Learn more about the Vermont Act 166 subsidy for 3, 4, and 5-year olds here and at Vermont eligibility and enrollment.
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The Bright Futures STARS program is available for qualifying Vermont families with preschool and kindergarten children. These funds can provide significant financial resources to eligible families.
How to apply:
To apply for these state child care benefits, you will need to apply directly through the Vermont Department of Children and Families.
If you are not sure if you will be eligible, you may use this prescreen tool before filling out the application.
For more information:
To learn more about the Bright Futures STARS program, visit the Bright Futures website.
You can stay informed about funding opportunities by subscribing to the VECF email list here: https://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/vecf/
Grades 1–8
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For New Hampshire families, additional support may be found through the New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund.
Apply for need-based financial aid from UVWS funds
All families, preschool through grade 8, are invited to apply for this aid. This is the primary way that UVWS families receive financial aid and many families take advantage of and are eligible for this option.
If you have any questions about your specific situation or concerns about covering the cost of your child’s education, please reach out to us.
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Preschool:
Need-based financial aid from UVWS funds may cover up to 30% of tuition costs for qualifying preschool families who apply.
Kindergarten:
Need-based financial aid from UVWS funds may cover up to 50% of tuition costs for qualifying kindergarten families who apply. Children must be turning five before September 1 to be in kindergarten. All kindergarten children must enroll for 5 days/week.
Grades 1–8
Upper Valley Waldorf School funds cover a portion of tuition costs for qualifying families who apply. The portion covered is as follows:
Income Up to $68,000
Families with a total income up to $68,000 pay $6,800 per student.Income from $68,001–$190,000
Families with a total income between $68,001 and $190,000 qualify for a tuition adjustment based on their income and the number of tuition-paying students.
Income above $190,001
Families with a total income above $190,001 may qualify for aid based on individual situations and the number of children enrolled.
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There is a $60 application fee
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New families: please apply at the same time that you apply for admission to UVWS.
Current families: Applications are due April 1, 2025
You can expect to hear from us about your families income-based tuition adjustments by the end of May.
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Log in or create your account here
Use Partner Code 2207
Once your application is initiated, you may save it "in-process" and revisit it any time by returning to the log-in window via the link above. Just remember your parent log-in ID name and password to reenter your online application form. Once the application is complete, you must click the final submission button to officially enter your application.
If you have applied in previous years: Please log into the School and Student Services family portal and update your information.
Take advantage of the sibling discount (Kindergarten through Grade 8)
If you have more than one child enrolled in Kindergarten – Grade 8 at UVWS you will automatically get a sibling discount. This discount will be applied against the balance due after your income-based financial aid has been applied. Please note, we do not offer sibling discounts for preschool.
Sibling Discounts:
2nd Child = 10%
3rd Child = 50%
4th Child, etc. = 75%