Episcopal seeks applications from talented and motivated students, regardless of family financial resources. Because every family cannot afford this investment, the School makes financial assistance available to help close the gap between the costs of attending EHS and a family’s ability to pay, as determined by needs methodology used by Clarity.
To make the School affordable to more families, Episcopal provides several financial options. EHS is committed to socio-economic diversity, which brings a variety of perspectives and enables students to debate, discover, and expand upon their knowledge of the world. Achieving this greater understanding is critical to preparing students to succeed in all aspects of life. We urge families to apply even if there is concern over the ability to pay tuition.
Awards to qualified students are made in the form of grants and are based upon a demonstration of financial need, coupled with a student’s individual merit. In addition to financial aid, two payment schedules are available to accommodate family budgeting and planning needs.
While Episcopal High School subscribes to the belief of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) that the primary responsibility for funding the cost of education resides with the family, we also understand that it is becoming increasingly difficult for a large percentage of families to afford independent school tuition. Episcopal urges talented and motivated students to apply for admission, even if there is a concern over the ability to pay tuition, and encourages parents to apply for financial assistance.
In 2024-25, approximately 36 percent of the student body will receive financial assistance. Approximately $8 million in aid is awarded annually, with the average grant equaling about $54,619. The Financial Aid Committee keeps all financial information confidential. Financial aid is available to students of any race, color, gender, creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Episcopal works with Clarity to assess financial need. Clarity offers a secure and streamlined approach to data and tax collection that is available on a computer or mobile device application. Upon completion of Internal Revenue Services Form 4506-C, IVES Request for Transcript of Tax Return, Clarity gains access to the requisite 2023 tax documentation for assessing your application. Visit Clarity to sign up for an account and complete your application. View Clarity's Quick Reference Guide and Clarity's Family Application Guide for more specific details on the application process.
Deadlines for Applicant Families: Financial Aid application (Clarity) - January 15, 20252024 W2s(s) - February 7, 2025
Deadlines for Returning Student Families: Financial Aid application (Clarity) - December 20, 2024 2024 W2(s) - February 7, 2025For students whose parents are divorced or separated, both parents are required to submit signed copies of the required documentation.
The Financial Aid Committee is chaired by the Financial Aid Director and ultimately reports to the Admissions Director. Other members of the committee include the Chief Financial Officer, an Admissions Officer, and at least one member of the teaching faculty.
Both returning students and admissions candidates are notified of financial aid decisions in March. The financial aid decision is communicated to parents along with the invitation for enrollment. Parents are required to reply within 30 days.
Tuition grants are made for one year. Families must complete the Clarity application each year in order to be considered for financial aid. Unless there is a significant change in annual income or available assets, parents can normally expect the level of assistance to be continued from year to year.