Financial aid is awarded on the basis of need, number of applicants and available funds. A general guideline for eligibility is that a family  can expect to devote between 10% to 15% of their gross annual income to the education of their children. These guidelines are not fixed and all applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Accordingly, special circumstances that can profoundly affect a family’s financial resources are considered in an appropriate manner.

Financial aid is available for Three Day and Five Day classes of Acorn Hill. It does not apply to our Parenting programs. Financial Aid decisions are sent out with the admission packet.

Tuition assistance applications are due February 1 for first round consideration.

Families who apply after the application deadline will be notified of admission and financial aid decisions once made.

Acorn Hill offers a special grant program for families with children of African heritage to enroll in Acorn Hill and experience Waldorf education. The faculty and board are strongly committed to nurturing a school community that reflects the rich diversity of our surrounding community.

Each child may receive up to a total of $4,500 per year. The Diversity Fund money will be distributed in the order the requests are received. Grants will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis. Diversity Fund grants are made annually and families must make a new request to the Fund each year.  Families who are eligible for the Diversity Grant may also apply for our Tuition Assistance Program. You will be notified of your tuition by early March.