Affording WMS

All families who would like to be considered for variable tuition must apply directly to Clarity  by January 30.  The process includes a detailed application outlining the family’s financial situation, including among other things: assets, debts, property owned, cars, vacations, loans and savings.  As well, the family give Clarity access to current and past-year tax documents. In turn, Clarity reports an “Suggested Tuition” to WMS. The Suggested Tuition is what Clarity indicates the family can afford to pay for their child’s education. Once it is determined that the child and family are a good fit for Washington Montessori School, the variable tuition committee reviews the family’s application and determines, based on family need and WMS's current budget,  what tuition rate the family will pay.

WMS will make its decisions based strictly on the recommendation of Clarity. If a family does not qualify for variable tuition through Clarity's calculations, they may not receive adjusted tuition. As well, due to budgetary constraints, WMS may not be able to award variable tuition to every family who qualifies.

WMS will make its decisions based strictly on the recommendation of Clarity. If a family does not qualify for variable tuition through Clarity's calculations, they may not receive adjusted tuition. As well, due to budgetary constraints, WMS may not be able to award variable tuition to every family who qualifies.

Parents/Guardians living in separate households must each submit separate Clarity applications. It is expected that both parents contribute to the cost of a child’s education. Clarity considers all households’ resources, regardless of legal documents, when determining their ability to pay. If extenuating circumstances make it impossible for all households to submit an application to Clarity, please contact Laura Martin at [email protected].

WMS asks that families resubmit their application to Clarity every year to ensure that variable tuition rates continue to be commensurate with a family’s ability to pay. Assuming a family’s financial situation stays relatively consistent, WMS aims to increase grants as students move up to new levels. However, it is common for a family’s tuition rate to increase slightly over the years as children get older.

On average WMS families with variable tuition levels pay close to 70% of the full tuition (or roughly $24,000), but there is a range. Variable tuition adjustments range anywhere between 20% and 80% of full tuition.

Admissions decision letters & tuition notification will begin to be emailed in late February for all those meeting the January 30 deadline. After that, notification will happen on a rolling basis.

Admissions decision letters & tuition notification will be mailed in late February for all those meeting the January 15 deadline. After that, notification will happen on a rolling basis.

Family Application Guide:
https://clarityschools.com/library/family-application-guide/

Application Quick Reference Guide:
https://clarityschools.com/library/quick-reference-guide/

SPANISH Family App Guide:
https://clarityschools.com/library/spanish-family-application-guide/

SPANISH App Quick Ref Guide:
https://clarityschools.com/library/spanish-quick-reference-guide/