Fees
*Once your child has been accepted, this non-refundable enrollment fee will hold your child’s space until the first tuition payment is due on August 1.
Tuition for 2011-2012
Tuition Assistance is available.
| Class | Tuition | Annual Payment** |
Monthly Payment |
| Grades 1-8 | $10,780 | $10,564 | $898 |
| K 5-Day (morn) | $7,590 | $7,438 | $633 |
| K 5-Day (full) | $10,182 | $9,978 | $849 |
| K 3-Day (morn) | $4,678 | $4,584 | $390 |
| K 3-Day (full) | $6,680 | $6,546 | $557 |
| K 2-Day (morn) | $3,119 | $3,057 | $260 |
| K 2-Day (full) | $4,457 | $4,368 | $371 |
**2% discount applied when full payment received by August 1, 2011.
Withdrawal Policy
Notice of intention to withdraw must be sent in writing to the business office. Refunds are prorated weekly, and parent/guardians are liable for 100% of the tuition for the period the child was enrolled, and 10% of the tuition due for the balance of the year. Enrollment may be canceled prior to June 1, 2011 without penalty.
Late Fees
There is a 1.5% late fee on overdue payments (30 days), and interest accrues at 1% per month.
Addtional Expenses
Instrument Rental and Lessons
Starting in grade 3, students learn to play a viola, violin or cello. Parents are responsible for purchasing or renting an instrument. In 4th through 8th grade, students are required to take private lessons in addition to the music classes taught in school.
Before and After Care
Before and After Care is available both before and after the normal school day. Cost is $5/hour. Drop-in care is available on a limited basis at $6/hour.
Sports
MWS is a member of the League of Independent Sports Teams (L.I.S.T.) Students in grades 6 through 8 who participate in after-school sports pay an additional fee.
Tutoring
Tutoring, special needs assessment, and Extra Lesson sessions are subsidized by the school, but fees apply.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is granted for partial tuition based on financial need. In the 2010/2011 school year, 86% of the families receiving tuition had a gross income of less than $85,000. Many factors are considered in determining need including family size, assets, debts and unusual expenses.
Financial Aid decisions are made by the Tuition Assistance Committee and all information is held in strict confidence.
Tuition Assistance FAQ
Who should apply for Tuition Assistance?
Families who foresee difficulty paying full tuition are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance. Students must apply and be accepted to the school before they will be considered for tuition assistance. Please request information when you apply.
Who is eligible?
During the 2008/2009 school year, 85% of the families receiving tuition assistance had incomes of less than $85,000. However, income is not the only consideration: tuition assistance is calculated using several factors, including family size, assets, debts, and unusual expenses.
How do I apply?
MWS uses a third party, School and Student Service for Financial Aid, to determine need. Financial assistance decisions are made by the MWS Tuition Assistance Committee, and all information is kept in strict confidence.
Applications are available from the Admissions Office. For more information on SSS, visit the National Association of Independent Schools website: www.nais.org/financialaid/sss/
Fundraising and Volunteerism
As is the norm in private schools, the actual cost to educate each child is not fully covered by tuition and fees. MWS can operate with this tuition schedule largely because of funds received from the voluntary, tax-deductible contributions of families and friends through our Annual Campaign. The volunteer efforts of our community also earn revenue for our school. These efforts include the Holiday Fair, School Store, Coffee Cart and Frolic Fundraiser and Dance Gala.
Please call the Business Office with any questions at 651-487-6700 x:203.
