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applying for financial assistance

Families applying for entry into kindergarten through 9th grade are invited to apply for financial assistance. We do not offer financial assistance for our preschool program (Young 3's, 3's and 4's).

The deadline to apply for financial assistance was December 1, 2025.

Calhoun processes its financial assistance applications through Clarity. Complete an application via Clarity

Applying for Financial Assistance through Clarity

  • The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Clarity has provided a step-by-step guide to assist families with the application.
  • The Clarity application is mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere.
  • You are able to save your progress and return at any time.
  • At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit. You may share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.
Help from Clarity is an Email Away

If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available as well as email support at support@claritytuition.com in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

 

Special Circumstances

Should you have particular circumstances that should be shared with Calhoun's Financial Assistance Committee, please include detailed information about special circumstance in your Clarity application within the Other Consideration section. 

Financial Assistance Policy & Guidelines

Calhoun endorses the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Principles of Fair Practice for the Administration of Financial Aid. The primary responsibility for financing a Calhoun education rests with the family. All parents/guardians and households are financially responsible for tuition and are required to submit financial statements and tax returns.

Calhoun is committed to providing ongoing assistance to K–12 families who receive financial assistance and continue to demonstrate financial need. Families who enroll in K-12 paying full tuition are not eligible for financial assistance in their first four years at Calhoun. Families who enroll in preschool may apply for financial assistance in kindergarten. In cases when a family's financial situation changes significantly, families are invited to reach out to Lindsay Sisson, Dean of Enrollment Management, with questions about affordability. 

Payment Plan Options

Families may pay tuition and fees in one of three ways:

  • One-Payment Plan: Tuition is due in full on June 1.
  • 50/50 Plan: Tuition is paid in two installments: 50 percent by June 1 and the other 50 percent by January 1.
  • 12-Month Payment Plan: Tuition is due each month beginning on May 1, with the final installment due February 1.

For more information please contact Lindsay Sisson, Dean of Enrollment Management.

Financial Assistance FAQs