applying for financial aid

Books and required school trips are included in tuition. Lunch is included for 3rd-12th grade students, but 3's and 4's families bring lunch from home. A light breakfast is also available for 3rd-12th grade students.

Calhoun provides all school supplies through grade 5. Beginning in Middle School, families may be asked to purchase some school supplies such as a binder and paper. Computers, when needed, are always available in school for student use. 

After school programs (ASP), including extended care, and summer camps are not included in the tuition. Also, optional trips offered to Middle and Upper School students during school vacation times are not included in tuition. Learn more about the financial aid policy for ASP.

Annual Parent Association dues ($100 per family) are additional.  

Financial aid is considered for students applying to kindergarten through grade 9, but not to applicants to the 3’s or 4’s programs. Families who enroll in the 3's or 4's may apply for financial aid for the kindergarten year, though we cannot guarantee that financial aid will be awarded.

The deadline for submitting financial aid materials is December 5.

Income, savings, investments, assets, debt, living expenses and education and child-care costs are included in the calculations of financial aid.

Financial aid is awarded to approximately 40 percent of the student body.

All grants are for partial assistance, though awards vary greatly in size depending on the financial circumstances of the family. Families are expected to contribute a minimum of $1,500/year toward tuition.

No, all awards are based on need.

Unfortunately, no. Due to limited resources, Calhoun cannot award aid to every financially qualified student who applies for admission to Calhoun. 

Calhoun is committed to supporting families as long as need exists, but returning students must apply for renewal of their awards each year. When it is time for renewal, our Business Office will send families an e-mail reminder to complete the online financial aid application form.

It is the school’s expectation that families who start at Calhoun paying full tuition will continue to do so. Families who have been at Calhoun for at least four years and experience a change in financial circumstance may apply for financial aid.

Detailed information about your special circumstances can be included within the final section of the SSS application by December 5, 2022 and will become part of the applicant's electronic file.

For questions regarding the financial aid application process or how to fill out or submit forms, please contact the SSS helpline at 1-800-344-8328 or email SSS Support. Support and financial aid forms are available in English and Spanish.