Our TEAM Approach to Financial Accessibility -

Tailored, Equitable, Accessible, Meaningful

Welcome to the Upper Valley Waldorf School, where we passionately embrace the vision of Waldorf education for all, transcending economic limitations. We champion the essence of a thriving school community by fostering economic inclusivity, strategically deploying resources, and forming impactful partnerships. Our collaborative TEAM approach propels us forward, empowering us to extend our warm invitation to an even broader spectrum of families, ensuring that the transformative power of Waldorf education is accessible to as many as possible.

  • Grades 1 - 8

    Sibling Discounts:

    • 2nd Child = 10%

    • 3rd Child = 50%

    • 4th Child, etc. = 75%

    Income Up to $66,000

    Under the UVWS TEAM model for Grades 1 – 8, families with a total income less than $66,000 pay $6,600 per student. Sibling discounts are applied against the balance due after the tuition adjustment.

    Income Bracket $66,000 to $190,000

    Families with a total income between $66,000 and $190,000 qualify for a tuition adjustment based on their income and the number of tuition-paying students. Sibling discounts will be applied after the tuition adjustment to further reduce the remaining balance.

    New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund

    For New Hampshire families, additional support may be found through the New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund.

  • Kindergarten

    Sibling Discounts:

    • 2nd Child = 10%

    • 3rd Child = 50%

    • 4th Child, etc. = 75%

    Income-based Kindergarten Adjustments

    Students turning five before September 1 are eligible for a tuition adjustment of up to 50% for full-day or half-day programs. Pre-first grade students (turning 5 before June 1) with older siblings at UVWS may also apply a sibling discount against the balance due after the tuition adjustment.

    Non-income-based VT Act 166 Subsidy

    Vermont residents with 5-year-olds can receive the Vermont Act 166 subsidy, deducting $3,884 from tuition when selecting UVWS as the pre-qualified program with their local school district.

    Bright Futures STARS Program

    UVWS is part of the Vermont subsidy program administered through Bright Futures STARS, providing significant financial resources to qualifying Vermont families in addition to those noted above.

  • Preschool

    Income-based Preschool Adjustments

    The UVWS Tacy Neri Tuition Fund offers a reduction of up to 30% of preschool tuition for qualifying families and can be combined with other funding sources noted below.

    Non-income-based VT Act 166 Subsidy

    Preschool children residing in Vermont can avail themselves of the Vermont Act 166 subsidy, deducting $3,884 from tuition by choosing UVWS as their pre-qualified program.

    Bright Futures STARS Program

    For preschoolers, the Bright Futures STARS program is available for qualifying Vermont families, providing significant financial resources in addition to those noted above.

    Learn more about the Vermont Act 166 subsidy for 3, 4, and 5-year olds here and at Vermont eligibility and enrollment.

    To learn more about the Bright Futures STARS program, visit the Bright Futures website.

  • 3 Half Days | $4,320 - $8,204

    3 Full Days | $7,578 - $11,462

    4 Half Days | $6,196 - $10,080

    4 Full Days | $10,540 -$14,424

    5 Half Days | $7,316 - $11,200

    5 Full Days | $12,746 - $16,630

  • 5 Half Days | $5,600 - $11,200

    5 Full Days | $8,315 - $16,630

  • $6,600 - $19,969

Tuition Ranges

Ready to Explore our TEAM Approach?

First Time Applicants: Visit the School and Student Services website, click on the “Welcome to the Family Portal” button, type in the Partner Code (2207) and create your log-in ID name and password. 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. There is a $60 fee for the application.

Deadlines for 2024-2025 School Year

New Families: Apply at the same time that you apply for admission

Current Families: Applications Due April 1, 2024