2025-26 Tuition Assistance
Our Financial Aid program is available to families who demonstrate both the need for aid and a commitment to Waldorf education here at SWS. We recognize that life circumstances and discretionary financial choices vary for every family. Each application is carefully considered. Aid is awarded according to the need exhibited and to the extent funds are available.
Tuition Assistance
Current families complete the financial aid process annually as part of the Continuing Enrollment Packet. Awards will be included on the Tuition Agreement Form for families to review prior to signing a Continuing Enrollment Packet.
For Prospective (New Applicant) Families:
New families may apply for financial aid after submitting the student application. Doing so allows prospective families to understand their potential financial award before continuing further in the application process.
New student applications and financial aid applications are processed on a rolling basis, according to the date the enrollment application is received. Please notify the Admissions Director if you plan to apply for Financial Aid before proceeding with the application process.
Our Financial Aid Program is overseen by the Financial Aid Committee, a subcommittee of the Board of Trustees. The program is funded through a combination of tuition revenue, designated gifts, and scholarships provided by the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Applicants who meet the EITC program criteria will receive awards from those specific funds.
In some cases, the Financial Aid Committee may request a meeting with a new applicant to better understand their circumstances. These interviews will be scheduled after all required documentation has been submitted. For returning families, interviews may also be arranged at the discretion of the Committee or upon the family’s request.