Tuition & Financial Aid

When you choose an MPFS education for your child, you’re investing in their future, joining a community of parents who value education as you do and who understand that it’s the experiences in the formative “ele-middle” years that shape the people their children will become. You’re choosing exceptional teachers, small classes, a vibrantly diverse student body and a transformative academic program. It’s a choice that entails a substantial investment, and it’s the most important choice you can make for your child.

2025-26 Tuition Breakdowns

The Board of Trustees approves tuition rates in December.

Tuition

Activity & Technology Fees

*The Activity fees go to cover the costs of special activities and events. Technology fees cover Chromebooks, laptops, software, and upkeep.**
Preschool & Kindergarten Activity Fee	$100
Grades 1-5 Activity & Technology Fees	$350
Grade 6-8 Activity & Technology Fees	$475

Payment Plans

Tuition is for the entire school year. Three payment plans are available:
Plan A	Tuition for the entire academic year will be paid by July 1. There will be a $20 fee assessed by FACTS and paid directly to FACTS as an administrative fee.
Plan B	Sixty percent (60%) of Tuition will be paid by July 1 and forty percent (40%) of Tuition will be paid by December 1. There will be a $20 fee assessed by FACTS and paid directly to FACTS as an administrative fee.
Plan C	Tuition will be paid in 9, 10, or 11 monthly payments, beginning July 1 or July 31, with FACTS Tuition Management and withdrawn from a checking, savings, or credit card account. 1% of the unpaid balance is calculated into your monthly payments. The individual payments are calculated by the business office. There will be a $50 fee assessed by FACTS and paid directly to FACTS as an administrative fee. When utilizing Plan C a 4% finance fee will be charged. The fee is 4% of your remaining tuition cost, less deposits, prepaid tuition and financial aid if applicable. The final 4% will be divided over the number of payments you have selected to pay for the academic year.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Policy
Media-Providence Friends School’s Financial Aid Program enables the enrollment of well-qualified students who will contribute to and benefit from the programming at MPFS regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. MPFS is currently providing support for more than 48% of the student body.

Financial aid is awarded according to demonstrated financial need, and any family needing assistance is encouraged to apply. MPFS does not discriminate in its financial aid allocations on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin, nor does it consider financial need when determining a student’s eligibility for admission. Likewise, MPFS does not set different standards of behavior or academic performance for financial aid recipients; high academic standards and exemplary citizenship are expected of all students.

At MPFS, we take our responsibility to offer financial assistance very seriously and we always run a deficit budget before fundraising because of this commitment. While our Annual Appeal funds our overall operating budget, in large part this is directly tied to financial assistance dollars. With that in mind, if financial aid is important to you as a recipient, donating to the annual fall giving campaign (MPFS Fund) should be important to you as well. We do encourage families receiving financial assistance to commit to some level of giving to the Annual Appeal. The amount does not matter, anything a family is able to contribute is valued and appreciated.

Financial Aid & Rolling Admissions
We accept applications for admissions and financial aid throughout the year. Please contact Director of Admissions & Program Angela DiMaria with questions regarding Financial Aid.

3 for 2 Tuition Discount
Families who have three children enrolled qualify for the 3 for 2 Tuition Discount, wherein the youngest child receives a grant for their full tuition. Families can still apply for financial aid for older two children as needed.

Financial Aid Applications & Procedures

Applying for Financial Aid

Families may apply for financial aid through our financial aid platform, Clarity. Need analysis determined by Clarity is used to help establish aid grants. Please note: For divorced, separated, or unmarried parents who live in separate households, each parent/guardian is required to submit their own application.

The Committee on Financial Aid reviews all applications and allocates grants beginning in early Spring. All aid decisions are based on financial need. If the aid grant is deemed insufficient for the student to attend the school by the family, and all deadlines have been met, the registration deposit will be refunded.

Scholarships

Children's Scholarship Fund
National Friends Education Fund: Supporting Quaker Children in Quaker Schools

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit.
Applications received by January 4, 2024 will be considered first. New families in the fall/winter application cycle will receive a grant award letter in February.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Click the links below to access helpful user guides:

New Families Financial Aid Checklist (Rolling)

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit.
Applications received by March 24, 2024 will be considered first. Families who apply and qualify will receive a grant award letter in April.
If your application for financial aid arrives later in the season, the financial aid committee will continue to review aid applications until funding is no longer available. If you need financial aid, it is worth applying at any point in the process.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Click the links below to access helpful user guides:

Returning Families Financial Aid Checklist

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit.
Applications received by March 24, 2024 will be considered first. Families who apply and qualify will receive a grant award letter in April.
If your application for financial aid arrives later in the season, the financial aid committee will continue to review aid applications until funding is no longer available. If you need financial aid, it is worth applying at any point in the process.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Click the links below to access helpful user guides:

Clarity User Guides

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