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.
Understandably, many families wish to know what their potential aid package might look like before filling out their application. Because the process is thorough and depends on many financial factors that go beyond simple income and household size, we cannot predict what your family’s financial aid package will look like before processing your application.
In order to give potential applicants an idea of the range of possible financial aid awards, we are sharing three sample packages that were awarded for the 2023-24 school year.
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 2025/26 school year is currently open as of 12/1/24. The deadline for new and returning students to apply for financial aid is February 15, 2025. 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
Visit the SSS Family Portal and create your account. If you applied for financial aid last year, log into the Family Portal using the same email address and password.
Step 2
Submit a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) for Academic Year 2024-25 as soon as possible. River Valley Waldorf’s code is 1712.
Step 3
Upload and submit last year’s 1040 Federal Tax Return, including all W2s and appropriate schedules. We also request that you submit this year’s 1040 Federal Tax Return once it’s available.
