Tuition & Tuition Assistance
We believe Waldorf Education should be accessible to every child. We have designed our curriculum to include a rich array of experiences and materials to fully experience Waldorf Education. Our tuition covers these experiences and provides a place for families to grow and develop as a community.
Inclusive Tuition
The choice of where to send your child to school should not be based on financial restrictions. Many MWS families choose between using financial aid or taking advantage of our sibling discount.
Sibling Discount
15% off Second Child’s Tuition
30% off Third and Consecutive Child(ren)’s Tuition.
Needs-Based Tuition Assistance
The Minnesota Waldorf School offers financial aid through Tuition Assistance and a Scholarship Fund following application completion. Students must be five years of age by September 1st.
Application Deadlines:
Currently enrolled students: February 11, 2026
Prospective students: We encourage families to apply for TA during the enrollment process; available through April of the current school year.
Please contact us to start a conversation about your family. By getting a whole picture of your needs, we can discuss financial aid options together.
Affordability
Tuition Assistance Overview
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Once a family has completed the 2026-2027 admissions application, they are eligible to apply for financial aid through our business office. MWS uses a third party organization to collect and verify financial data.
Financial Aid is available for students who are five years of age by September 1st of the school year for which they are applying. Our sibling discount is automatically applied to any family with more than one student at the school. Families who are awarded a Tuition Assistance award will receive whichever amount is greater (Tuition Assistance award or sibling discount), but not both.
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Families have the option to apply for additional tuition support via the MWS Appeals Process available to families whose needs go beyond the initial financial aid award offer. The Administration, Tuition Assistance Committee and Board work together to determine available levels for tuition assistance and Scholarship Fund .
For information about tuition assistance for the 2026-2027 school year, contact our Business Manager.