We work to make MCS affordable.

At Montessori Center School, we are committed to making a high-quality Montessori education accessible to families from diverse backgrounds. While families bear the primary responsibility for funding their child’s education, we recognize that some families may need additional support to meet the full tuition. Each year, approximately 20–25% of our students receive tuition assistance, ensuring that more children can benefit from our programs regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

MCS offers need-based grants to families on a yearly basis. A variety of factors are considered, including family income and assets, the number of children in the household, and existing expenses. We use a platform called Clarity to securely collect and verify family financial information, ensuring that our financial aid awards are fair, accurate, and aligned with each family’s demonstrated need.

Application Process & Timeline

Families applying for tuition assistance must have a completed admissions application on file to be considered for an aid award. A family must sign the binding enrollment and tuition agreement at the time of acceptance of the tuition assistance award in order to be eligible for the award.

The tuition assistance priority application deadline for awards for the 2026-27 school year is February 18, 2026 for all new students. Award decisions will be issued March 6, 2026 along with admissions decisions for all families meeting the priority deadline.

To get started on your tuition assistance application, go onto Clarity and create your family’s account today.

(If you have used Clarity previously to apply for tuition assistance at another school, you will NOT need to create a new account.)