Affording Waldorf School of Pittsburgh
The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh (WSP) is committed to developing a student body that reflects a community diverse in economic, social, and racial/ethnic backgrounds. We understand each family’s financial situation is unique, and WSP strives to offer financial support to students for whom this may not otherwise be possible. By helping families who truly want to undertake a Waldorf education with us, we strengthen our community.
Applications for admission and applications for tuition assistance are considered separately, but are meant to be completed at the same time. This shared deadline enables WSP to process both applications simultaneously and provide families with all of the information needed to make an informed enrollment decision. All submitted information is handled with the strictest confidentiality.
For new and returning families to WSP, the tuition assistance application deadline is December 31.
Any applications submitted after the first round of decisions are considered on a rolling basis, as room in our classrooms and remaining tuition assistance funds allow.
WSP uses a third party platform called School and Student Services (SSS), which evaluates a student’s tuition assistance eligibility using family size, income, assets, and debt. The school’s Tuition Assistance Committee reviews each application and makes the final decision regarding award amount.
Tuition assistance is exclusively need-based and is available to students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight. WSP can offer up to 30% tuition assistance in our Kindergarten program and up to 50% tuition assistant in our Grades program though exceptions are made. Tuition assistance is not available for the Nursery, Morning Garden, or Little Friends programs.
Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid
To be eligible to receive Tuition Assistance:
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A student must be accepted into the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh for the enrollment period covered by the aid.
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A family must complete and submit a Tuition Assistance Application with the prior year’s tax records and any other supporting documents.
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The student’s account must be current at the time of application and not in default.
Applying for Tuition Assistance Aid
Applications for tuition assistance must be made through School and Student Services using the link below. Our school code is 4227.
Payment Plan for Tuition Assistance Recipients
Unless otherwise requested, families who receive tuition assistance will be enrolled in a monthly payment plan with tuition charges evenly divided over ten months beginning in July and ending in April. Tuition payments are to be made in a timely manner. If there is a change in financial circumstances resulting in payment delays, parents are responsible for notifying the Director of Business Operations. If a family becomes 30 days late with tuition payments, the school will initiate the Delinquent Tuition Policy. Greater than 60 days late, the student(s) may not be able to attend class and proceedings will begin to withdraw the student.
Appeals of Tuition Assistance Committee Decisions
Committee decisions regarding a tuition assistance award can be appealed by submitting a written request to the Chair of the Financial Aid Committee via the Director of Finance & Business Operations identifying the reason for the appeal and additional information to substantiate the request.
Sibling Discount
We offer a sibling discount: tuition for the first child is the full amount, the second child receives a 10% discount, and each additional child receives a 15% discount. Little Friends, Morning Garden, and After School program participants do not qualify for sibling discounts. Students who receive tuition assistance greater than 10% are not eligible for the Sibling Discount.
Questions?
Please contact Dave Taylor, Director of Finance & Business Operations
412-441-5792, x225.
Important Dates
Item | Date |
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Priority applications due | Dec 31 |
Tuition Assistance application due | Dec 31 |
Rolling Admissions begins | Jan 2 |
Priority acceptance notification date | Feb 7 |
Enrollment deadline | Feb 26 |
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