Flexible. Equitable. Inclusive.
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Everyone has different financial responsibilities, and we want our tuition to work with your budget.
We offer flexible tuition to keep The Schoolhouse accessible, while still funding our exceptional programming. More than a quarter of Schoolhouse families have their tuition costs reduced each year,
by as little as 20% and as much as 85%.
What is Flexible Tuition?
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Flexible tuition means offering a variable tuition rate based on your family's unique financial picture. When you submit your admissions application, you can apply for flexible tuition through Clarity, our confidential financial profile builder. Clarity gives us a dynamic and holistic way to understand families' financial circumstances.
All elementary and middle school households are eligible to apply for flexible tuition. Preschool households must first apply for State of Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance funds, before being considered for flexible tuition.
How to Apply for Flexible Tuition through Clarity
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You must apply to Schoolhouse for admission or be a returning student, to be considered for flexible tuition. There is a $65 annual fee to complete a Clarity profile. If the fee is prohibitive, please contact us for a waiver code.
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Clarity provides a full application guide and a quick reference guide.
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If you are new to Clarity, create an account and complete a Clarity profile.
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Only one Clarity account is needed per household, even for multiple students.
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Returning households must apply for flexible tuition each year, but Clarity retains information
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All applicants should complete the IRS tax verification process. Clarity provides both a tax verification guide and a verification FAQ.
- Returning families whose financial circumstances have not changed will not see significant changes to their adjusted tuition. If you have any questions about your individual circumstances, please reach out to us.
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New families admitted on a rolling basis are eligible for flexible tuition and will be able to create a Clarity profile when they submit their admissions application.
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You will be notified of your adjusted tuition at the same time that you receive your enrollment contract to sign.
Other Tuition Adjustments
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Sibling Discount: The Schoolhouse offers a 10% discount for families with more than one child enrolled. Each enrolled sibling after the first enrolled child will receive the tuition discount. A sibling must be enrolled full time to receive the discount. If there is a difference in tuition between siblings, the discount will be taken from the lesser tuition.
Act 166: Caregivers of Afterschool students or preschool children who are 3 or 4 years old on September 1st are eligible for Act 166 funds to help with the cost of tuition. You should contact your local school district for more information and to apply. General information can be found here. The Schoolhouse does not provide an application for these funds and is not involved in the application process.
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Child Care Financial Assistance: To learn about and apply for Child Care Financial Assistance through the State of Vermont, call the Child Development Division (CDD) (800) 649-2642 or (802) 241-3110 or click here. The Schoolhouse does not provide an application for these funds and is not involved in the application process.