Tuition & Financial Aid

An Investment Worth Making

At Clark School, we believe that access to an excellent independent school education should be available to all who desire it. Financial aid opportunities may be available to new families; for more information speak with our Clark School Admissions Department or call 978-777-4699, ext. 112.

2024-2025 TUITION

Grades K-3: $17,000.00 per year

Grades 4-8: $28,050.00 per year

Grades 9-10: $31,150.00 per year

Grades 11-12: $31,650.00 per year

* Fees included; does not include any additional services offered by Clark School.

Preschool/PreK Tuition

$17,000.00 per year

5 full days, year-round

$12,875.00 per year

3 full days, year-round

$11,225.00 per year

2 full days, year-round

* For more info on Preschool, or to appy, visit our Preschool Page.

Remote TUITION

Grades 4-8: $11,500 per year

Grades 9-12 $14,500 per year

* Fees included; does not include any additional services offered by Clark School.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR REMOTE PROGRAM

COMMUNITY & SIBLING DISCOUNT

Clark School offers a Community Discount of $2,500.00 off of tuition for Rowley & Ipswich Residents for students grades K-3 and $5,000 off of tuition for Rowley & Ipswich Residents for students grades 4-12. Proof of residence is required. Clark School is also offering a Sibling Discount for students grades K-12 of $5,000 off for the second child enrolled (discounts can not be combined). Please fill out an application form to be considered for the Town or Sibling Discount. Email admissions@clarkschool.com or call (978) 777-4699, ext. 112 for more information.

Financial Aid

Clark School strives to provide socioeconomic diversity within our school. We recognize the educational value for all students if the student body is socioeconomically diverse. Our financial aid program was established to enroll highly qualified students who otherwise would not be able to attend Clark due to financial reasons. Clark offers need-based financial aid to qualified families with students in grades K-12. Financial Aid is mainly dedicated to families grades 4-12. Clark does not offer academic or athletic scholarships. To objectively determine each family’s need for aid, we use Independent School Management’s program, Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST). FAST provides the school with a detailed analysis including a recommendation of how much a family could reasonably contribute toward tuition. FAST does not determine whether financial assistance will be given or how much to give; FAST does provide a need-based financial aid analysis service. All information from FAST is kept confidential.

In order to receive financial aid, candidates must:

Be accepted to Clark
Have strong character and integrity
Be involved in activities outside the classroom
Be current with financial obligations to Clark

Financial Aid Timeline: Clark School offers Rolling Admissions so you may apply for Financial Aid at any point throughout your admissions process. Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Clark School offers the on-line service of Independent School Management (ISM)'s Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to process financial aid applications.

FAST does not decide whether financial assistance will be given or how much to give; rather FAST provides a need-based financial aid analysis service which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition. All information from FAST remains confidential. Results are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee who makes recommendations to the Head of School based on next year’s budget. Upon approval by the Head of School, financial aid offers are forwarded to families.

Requests for Financial Aid must be submitted annually.

To start the process, please do the following:

Click on the FAST link.
Click start application or resume application to complete your application.
The application process is self-guided. You may navigate in and out of the program, allowing you to partially complete an application and go back to it at another time. FAST has a helpline available should you have any questions: 1-877-326-FAST (2378). Please do not call the school with questions about the FAST application.
Effective September 1, 2023, the FAST Application will cost families $53.00 per application - regardless of the number of children applying and can be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) at the end of the session. If you do not have a credit card, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
After completing the online application you will be required to provide your tax documents (Federal taxes including all schedules, State taxes, W-2’s and Business taxes, if applicable). Tax documents can be electronically submitted directly into FAST, but in the event they have to be mailed, please send them to:

Independent School Management

Attn: FAST Processing Center

1316 N. Union Street

Wilmington, DE 19806

Your tax return must follow the submission of the online application and be postmarked by April 15 for the next school year.

FINANCIAL AID FAQ’S

When should I apply for financial aid?

Parents should begin the financial aid application process at the same time they submit admission materials. In order for your student’s file to be reviewed by the financial aid committee, they must first complete the admission process and be accepted to Clark School. Your cooperation by promptly submitting the FAST application and your current tax information (1040 and W-2) is critical to receiving a timely decision. You will receive email updates from both Clark and FAST on your application status. It is important to check your email regularly during the process to ensure your application is complete. The Financial Aid Committee at Clark cannot award financial aid without complete financial data from FAST.

Does a request for financial aid affect the admission decision?

No, Clark has an aid-blind admission policy. Admission Committee members do not know who is requesting financial aid.

How are financial aid awards determined?

Financial aid awards are based strictly on 1) financial need of the family, as demonstrated through the FAST application and a review of the parents’ 1040 tax form; and 2) available financial aid funds. The income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of both parents are considered.

May financial aid decisions be appealed?

No, Clark enlists FAST to precisely compute each family's need for assistance. Financial aid decisions are definitive and not subject to appeal following the communication of awards.

Only one parent works outside the home. Must both parents be employed to receive financial aid?

Generally, yes, if all children in the family are in school.

If parents are divorced or separated, do you require both parents to complete the FAST financial aid process?

Yes, the income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of both parents are considered. Custodial and non-custodial parents are required to complete the FAST application and submit copies of their tax returns.

Remarriage of either parent creates a new family unit. On the FAST application, each parent should include information relating to their “new” family, specifically financial information on a new spouse (step-parent).

The Financial Aid Committee at Clark considers both parents’ ability to contribute to tuition, not their willingness. It is the custodial parent’s responsibility to ensure that the FAST application is completed by all parties.

FINANCING

Some options we offer include:

Your Tuition Solution: Parents are able to finance $2,000-$40,000 from 18-84 months at a low, fixed interest rate. Please visit yourtuitionsolution.com for more information, or you may click for Clark School’s Direct Link to the Your Tuition Solution application.

Private Loans: Families may also consider private loans through their respective banking institution.

*For any questions related to tuition, financial aid, or payments, please contact our Business Office at (978) 777-4699, ext. 117, or email dawnnp@clarkshool.com.