Tuition and Financial Aid
Here at St. Anne’s-Belfield School, we understand that the greatest investment a family can make is in the education of its children.
We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive student body by making education opportunities available to qualified students, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
We're here to help you every step along the way.
Our Office of Admission stands by to help you every step of the way through our admission processes, including assisting you in considering our affordability options. We encourage you to reach out at financialaid@stab.org even if you think you will not qualify but are concerned about paying full tuition.
Tuition
At a Glance
Tuition by Division (2025 - 26)
- Lower School (Pre-School): Click here for more information
- Lower School (K – 4): $31,400
- Middle School (5 – 8): $34,550
- Upper School, Day (9 – 12): $38,220
- Upper School, Residential (9 – 12): $74,400
What's Included
Tuition at St. Anne’s-Belfield School Includes:
- Books and learning materials through Grade 4
- Field trips
- Daily snacks
- Transportation to and from after-school activities
- Educational technology devices through Grade 6 (Students in Grades 7 – 12 and up provide their own iPads/laptops)
- Athletic programs for Grades 7 – 12
- Athletic uniforms and equipment
- Extracurricular clubs, music and theater programs in Grades 6 – 12
- Admission to school concerts and various arts/theatrical events
*Financial assistance is available for non-tuition-related expenses based on established and significant financial need resulting in a large grant allocation.
Financial Aid
Deadlines
Dates and Deadlines
The Financial Aid Application is open! Click here to start or continue your application. We partner with School & Student Services (SSS) for our financial aid processes.
Families are encouraged to complete their financial aid application immediately. Priority will be given to those who met these first deadlines:
- Feb. 10, 2025: Round One enrollment completed.
- March 21, 2025: Round Two financial aid application deadline for prospective families applying for the 2025-26 school year.
- After April 4, 2025, Financial aid applications will be considered on a rolling basis after this date based on available space and funding.
Newly applying families are welcome to continue with the financial aid application process, including those who missed the Round One & Round Two process.
How to Apply
The financial aid process begins with these two steps:
Step 1 (for prospective applicants): Indicate on your child's admission application that you will be seeking consideration for financial assistance. See our Apply Now page to begin your admission application.
Step 2 (for prospective and current families applying for financial aid): Complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) form on the SSS website by the deadline indicated in the previous tab. Our SSS Code is 6310. For helpful information, please review our videos and Frequently Asked Questions on the bottom of this page. Once the PFS is submitted, please watch your email for additional instructions. For prospective families, the financial aid application is considered after the Admission Committee has reviewed your child’s completed grade level application and has rendered an admission decision to offer a place to your child.
For helpful information, please open this link for detailed instructions or access our Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page.
How Aid Is Awarded
How likely are you to receive financial aid?
This chart is intended to provide a general guideline for the likelihood to receive financial aid. It does not represent a final financial aid award decision, because annual total income is one of a number of data points used in SSS’ calculation of financial aid awards. If you have questions about financial aid eligibility and the application process, please email financialaid@stab.org.
*Please note: A very small amount is allocated each year in the Early Childhood Program (ECP). Slightly larger amounts of assistance are offered across the divisions, so that the largest amount of aid is offered in the Upper School.
Questions? Contact us at financialaid@stab.org
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Will applying for financial aid affect my child's chances for admission?
- WHO MAY APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?
- How are awards determined?
- Does St. Anne's-Belfield School offer merit scholarships?
- Will my child's financial aid award change from year to year?
- Is it worth applying if I am not sure our family will receive aid?
- Is my financial information confidential?
- Does the School offer fee waivers for the submission of the financial aid application?
Will applying for financial aid affect my child's chances for admission?
WHO MAY APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?
We strongly encourage all families, new and current, to apply for financial aid if they believe aid is needed in the upcoming school year. Please pay special attention to all deadlines as meeting the stated deadlines allows for the best possible consideration for qualified applicants.
The financial aid consideration process does not begin in our Early Childhood Program (ECP) until your child is entering the Pre-School 3's & 4's classes. While consideration begins at these grade levels in the ECP division, very limited financial assistance is available. Divisional financial aid allocations are typically the greatest in the Upper School with diminishing amounts available in Middle and Lower School grades and the smallest amount available to qualifying families, new or returning, in the ECP.
How are awards determined?
A family's eligibility is determined through a careful analysis of information provided on SSS’ Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS) along with a submission of a family's current, complete income verification. Award sizes are determined by the St. Anne’s-Belfield School Financial Aid Committee, which is guided by a standardized calculation derived by SSS. This calculation considers gross taxable and non-taxable income, assets, liabilities, family size and the number of students in tuition charging institutions. After allowances for basic living necessities and taxes, discretionary income is considered available for education on a sliding scale. Families should expect to contribute to their child's educational costs at the highest possible level given their economic situation.
Does St. Anne's-Belfield School offer merit scholarships?
Will my child's financial aid award change from year to year?
Financial need and awards are recalculated every year, using current information. If there is little change in a family’s circumstances, one can expect that the grant that was first offered will be renewed at a similar dollar level. Bear in mind that annual tuition increases will usually be shared between the family and St. Anne’s-Belfield School.
Is it worth applying if I am not sure our family will receive aid?
Is my financial information confidential?
Does the School offer fee waivers for the submission of the financial aid application?
No, but if you are a domestic day or boarding student it is possible, at the time of submission of your application, that your family may not be required to submit payment before submitting the application. The financial aid application (SSS) has formulas built into the application that automatically waive the application fee at the time of submission based on the way in which certain questions have been answered on your application. These questions include, but may not be limited to, income, assets and type of tax returns/schedules. This is an SSS process that takes place as you are submitting your completed application. The School does not manage or interact with this feature of the SSS online application for families who wish to be considered for financial aid. We encourage you to be in touch directly with SSS if you have any questions.
Tax Questions
- What if I do not have my Income Tax Return or W2? Should I still apply?
- There has been a major change in my finances since my last tax return was filed, what should I do?
What if I do not have my Income Tax Return or W2? Should I still apply?
Yes, please apply by the deadline. We require the financial aid application to be completed prior to tax filing season. Please use your tax documents to help you estimate your financial information for the upcoming year and complete the PFS, which includes uploading your required documents. We will use your documents to review your application and consider an award. Later, if an award is determined, we will use your tax documents to confirm that award.
There has been a major change in my finances since my last tax return was filed, what should I do?
That is quite common and perfectly acceptable. Please fill out the application using your most updated financial information and provide additional documentation to support the change or difference between your last tax return and the application. For example, if your income is significantly different from your 2017 tax return or even your 2018 tax return, please upload recent pay stubs. Also, please be sure to use the comment section at the end of the application to explain any issues, concerns, or differences. You can also use the comment section at the end of the application to list any life circumstances or expenses that you feel the application did not capture.
Special Circumstances
- What happens in cases of divorce, separation, and single parents?
- HOW DO FAMILIES LIVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?
What happens in cases of divorce, separation, and single parents?
In cases of divorce or separation, St. Anne’s-Belfield School requires both biological parents to apply for financial aid. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent one parent from applying, please contact financialaid@stab.org
HOW DO FAMILIES LIVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?
Families who live outside of the US who do not file a US federal tax return, Form 1040, are asked to complete a PFS and do so by using US dollar equivalent. Families are also asked to provide documentation of the family’s total income, including a statement from their employer with annual income and wage reports.
