Financial Aid
Affording River Valley Waldorf School.
Tuition & Financial Aid
River Valley Waldorf School tuition is one of the most competitive in the region. In order to make a River Valley Waldorf education even more accessible, we offer financial aid as well as monthly payment plans. Approximately 50% of River Valley families receive financial aid. Financial aid is available for families with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the information you provide the School and Student Services (SSS), including a copy of your most recent 1040 Federal Tax Return.
Diversity & Accessibility
At River Valley Waldorf School, we believe that diversity in all its forms enriches learning and strengthens our community. We are committed to making Waldorf education accessible and affordable for families from a wide range of backgrounds. Financial assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, and applying for aid has no bearing on a student’s eligibility for admission.
Our Financial Aid Committee considers each family’s ability to pay alongside the availability of financial aid funds from River Valley Waldorf School.
Financial Aid Process
The Financial Aid application for the 2026/27 school year is currently open as of 12/1/25. The deadline for new and returning students to apply for financial aid is February 15, 2026. It may happen that more students apply for financial aid than we are able to assist. Priority for financial aid is given to returning families, but after the February 15 deadline, newly enrolled families will be awarded available assistance.
Financial aid is available to eligible students who attend 5 days a week in Early Childhood and in grades 1 through 8.
Step 1
Step 2
Begin your application and add River Valley Waldorf School to your student applicant entry. River Valley’s school code is: 1972. You can save your application and log out at any time and return later to complete it.
Step 3
Enter your financial information, review your application, and pay the $65 Clarity application fee.
Step 4
US taxpayers: Complete the Clarity Enhanced Tax Verification (ETV) process to release your W2 and personal tax return transcripts from the IRS. You’ll be asked to authorize the sharing of your tax transcripts and verify your identity. This is a one-time security measure required by the IRS to protect against identity theft and the compromise of personal information. Only those filing US taxes will be prompted to complete this step. Clarity offers two options for enhanced tax verification process: “Clarity” and “IRS”. Please reference the Tax Verification Guide to preview the steps of this process.
Step 5
Submit your Clarity application and follow the link to return to your dashboard. Non-U.S. tax filers may be prompted to upload income verification and other necessary documentation. Keep in mind that at a later date, you may be prompted by the school via Clarity to upload additional documentation as needed.
