Ethel Walker School
Affording Walker’s
Invest in your child's future
We believe that the cost of independent school education should not be a deterrent to families considering private education.
When you invest in Walker’s, you invest in your daughter, not just academically, but in every aspect of her life.
The cost of educating a student at Walker’s, because of our personalized attention, stellar faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, is substantial. At Walker’s we are committed to making our education accessible and affordable for the family of each student we admit, regardless of financial circumstance.
At Walker’s, we value a diverse school community that includes students with a variety of economic backgrounds. We offer tuition payment options and we award over $5 million in financial aid each year with an average need-based grant of $33,000. We encourage all families who feel they may require financial assistance to apply for financial aid.
Start a Conversation with Us
To learn more about affording Walker’s, reach out to Financial Aid Specialist Sarah Edwards at sedwards@ethelwalker.org. You may also chat with a member of our Admission Team to review any initial questions about the application and financial aid processes.
Financial Assistance
Walker’s Financial Assistance Program provides qualified girls with the opportunity for a premier independent school education, while also fostering a well-balanced, richly diverse student body. Our financial aid program is need-based and does not include merit scholarships.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
The Ethel Walker School partners with Clarity Tuition for a streamlined financial aid process for 2025-2026. User-friendly interface, quick completion (under 30 minutes), mobile optimization, and automatic IRS data transfer enhance convenience for our families. While the Clarity application serves as a foundation, we also factor in our School’s policy, practices, and budget.
Deadlines
Please note the following financial aid application deadlines:
- Returning families: December 1, 2024
- New families: January 15, 2025
Financial Aid grants are delivered as part of the enrollment contract. Returning students are notified in early February 2025 and new students receive aid decisions along with their admissions decisions beginning March 10, 2025.
Tuition and Fees
We are committed for the long-term to educating our students while also being mindful of our budget. In setting tuition rates, the Board of Trustees works to keep tuition as low as possible to ensure that salaries are competitive, allowing us to recruit and retain the most talented faculty and staff, while also ensuring that our facilities are well maintained, safe and conducive to the best teaching and learning. The 2024–2025 tuition rates are as follows:
2024–2025 Academic Year
| Middle School Day | $43,000 |
| Upper School Day | $52,000 |
| Boarding Domestic (9th-12th, PG) | $74,300 |
| Boarding Domestic (7th-8th) | $75,400 |
| Boarding International (9th-12th, PG) | $77,300 |
| Boarding International (7th-8th) | $78,400 |
Payment Plans
1 Payment Plan Entire tuition payment is due on or before May 31.
2 Payment Plan (May and August) First payment due on or before May 31. Second payment due on or before August 31.
2 Payment Plan (May and November) First payment due on or before May 31. Second payment due on or before November 30. The tuition Refund Plan is required with this payment plan.
Monthly Payment Plans The ten month installment plan begins May 31 and ends with the last payment on February 28. The Tuition Refund Plan is required with the 10-month payment plan. This plan has a one time sign-up fee of $55. This payment plan is available for domestic students only.
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Sarah Edwards
Financial Aid Specialist
Sarah Edwards has held leadership roles in secondary school admission and financial aid for the past 23 years. In 2009, Sarah founded a consulting firm to support independent schools implement mission-aligned financial aid policies. She served as Director of Admission and Financial Aid at The Derryfield School in Manchester, NH and previously led the Admission and Financial Aid Department for Boston University Academy in Boston, MA.
