Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition
2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR
|
Lower School (preK-2) |
$55,250 |
|
Lower School (Grades 3-4) |
$58,050 |
|
Middle School |
$61,830 |
|
Upper School |
$62,330 |
ADDITIONAL FEES AND SERVICES
Families who apply for and qualify for financial aid will see these costs discounted at the same rate of tuition discounts in most cases.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The School’s payment schedule allows various payment options. The tuition payment may be paid in full by June 15 or divided into two payments of 70 percent by June 15 and 30 percent by November 15. The School also offers an interest-free,10-month payment plan, which requires payment from May to February.
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Financial Aid
Sidwell Friends School believes that family income should never be a barrier to receiving a Sidwell education. We offer one of the most generous financial aid programs in the DC area and seek to ensure that a Sidwell education is accessible to families of all income levels.
We believe that a diverse community of students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds enhances the educational experience of all students and prepares them to succeed in the world.
Our financial aid process is guided by our Philosophy and Diversity Statements and we abide by the National Association of Independent Schools Principles of Good Practice.
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Applying for Financial Aid
Sidwell Friends uses Clarity to process our financial aid applications. Applications from prospective students are due January 15 while returning families should complete their requests before December 31.
Clarity will be holding informational webinars for families who are interested in learning more about the Clarity application. The dates and Zoom links are as follows:
September 23 - 7 p.m. Pacific Time
September 24- 6 p.m. Eastern Time
October 21 - 7 p.m. Pacific Time
October 22 - 6 p.m. Eastern Time
December 9 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Clarity Webinar - Spanish CC available
Click on the CC and choose option for Spanish.
Haga clic en CC y elija la opción para subtítulos en español.
Assistance for Other Expenses
Families at Sidwell Friends will encounter expenses beyond the cost of tuition. Generally, families who receive financial aid also receive a discount on these additional costs at the same percentage as their financial aid awards. Additional expenses vary by division and may include the following items:
Lower School
- Early Risers and After Care
- Homework Club
- School-approved testing or tutoring
- Special Programs After Regular Classes (SPARC)
- SFS Shuttle
Middle School
- Books
- After Care
- 1:1 laptop program fee
- Minimester travel
- PE Uniforms
- School recommended testing or tutoring
- SFS Shuttle
Upper School
- Athletic Equipment
- Books
- Trips for athletics, service learning, or academics
- School recommended testing or tutoring
- Yearbook
- SFS Shuttle
Additional Resources
Additional funding & scholarships list can be found on the AISGW website.
Visit Serving Our Children's website for information on the Opportunity Scholarship Program for families living in DC.