Tuition Assistance Application Process

-Complete the online application as accurately as possible

–Submit your federal income tax return, W-2 forms, and supporting documentation for non-taxable income

-Summerfield Waldorf’s Tuition Assistance Committee will only receive a confidential report prepared by FACTS. This report outlines your financial situation, based solely on the information you provided in your application and supporting tax documents, along with FACTS’ award recommendation

–The Tuition Assistance Committee reviews the recommendations from FACTS and engages in transparent conversation about what each family is able to pay towards tuition costs, making final decisions on awards

Please note: The Tuition Assistance application period opens on December 1st for the next school year. Awarding for the current 2024-2025 school has been completed. For 2024-2025 mid-year new enrollments, please contact the Finance Office at: finance@summerfieldwaldorf.org. 

How to Apply

If applying for admission to Summerfield Waldorf for the first time, be sure you have completed the Admissions Application to the school before applying for Tuition Assistance.

Step 1: The Tuition Assistance Application must be completed through FACTS. Click here to log in and select the “Start Application” link.

Step 2: There is a $40 application processing fee payable directly to FACTS.

Step 3: Where the FACTS questionnaire is asking for “most recent tax return” info, please upload tax returns from two years ago (for example, 2023 taxes for 2025-2026 school year). This must be uploaded to qualify for Tuition Assistance.

Students with Multiple households
In the case of multiple households where separated parents in two different households share custody, it is assumed that parents have a joint financial obligation towards tuition (joint custody), and each parent’s financial position will be considered separately based on the percentage of tuition for which they are responsible. Both parents must fill out an individual FACTS application. If one parent claims 100% financial responsibility towards tuition, a legal document demonstrating that sole legal responsibility to support the child is required.

The review committee can waive the non-custodial requirement in certain situations. Conditions usually include:

• The non-custodial parent’s whereabouts are unknown
• The non-custodial parent has no contact and has not had any contact with the applicant over a period of years
• The non-custodial parent provides no financial support of any kind or amount for the benefit of the student

Parent with Sole-Custody
In the case of a single parent with 100% financial obligation towards tuition, a legal document demonstrating that sole legal responsibility to support the child is required. In these circumstances, only the sole responsible parent must fill out the FACTS application.
The non-custodial requirement may be waived when:

• The custodial parent has been a single parent/guardian since the student’s birth
• The student’s other parent is deceased

2025-2026 School Year

Early Decision Discounts for Rising 9th Graders

At Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm, we are dedicated to fostering the growth of young human beings from 18 months through high school graduation. Rooted in our mission to cultivate well-rounded, compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, we strive to guide students through each developmental stage with intention and care.

In alignment with this mission, we are pleased to offer an Early Decision Discount for prospective families of 9th-graders who are not yet currently enrolled at Summerfield Waldorf, but are committed to beginning an experiential educational arc with us, starting in Grade 9, their for high school years of Grade 9-12. The discount is applied in their first year with us in Grade 9. Click here for full discount details, admission process, and deadlines.

First Time at a Private School?

If your family has a student in Kindergarten through 8th grade and is exploring the private school option for the first time, you may also look into scholarship availability through The BASIC Fund, www.basicfund.org. The BASIC Fund is a separate fund from Summerfield’s Tuition Assistance program and offers scholarships based on its own criteria. The BASIC Fund offers scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to families in financial need. The awards are based on household size and income and cover up to $2,000 of the tuition per child each school year. Here is the Basic Fund website application page to learn more and apply: www.basicfund.org/apply.

Tuition and Fee Schedules:

2025-26 School Year:

• 2025-26 Tuition & Fee Schedule PDF

2024-25 School Year:

• 2024-25 Tuition & Fee Schedule PDF
• 2024-25 International Students PDF