Tuition & Financial Assistance

Our highest goal is giving each child what they most need while at the same time making a Carroll education broadly accessible.

To fulfill its mission, Carroll seeks a culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse population. Carroll is committed to building a robust Financial Assistance program to support a vibrant community with many voices and perspectives. This year we will award more than $4.15 million in need-based financial assistance to 24% of our student body.

We work closely with families to make Carroll School affordable. Should you want to learn more, please reach out. We are here to help.

Tuition for the 2023-24 school year is $61,100.

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My daughter went from crying every day to getting up early to go to Carroll. There was no way that Carroll could be a possibility without financial assistance. The Admissions team worked with me to make Carroll a reality.

-Cindy Morrison, Parent of a 2nd & 6th Grader
Read the full story here.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

Carroll School’s Financial Assistance program is designed to make a Carroll School education accessible for all families with demonstrated financial need. We encourage all families to apply.

New this year: Carroll has moved our Financial Assistance portal to Clarity to ease the application process for families. Please note: Carroll will no longer be using SSS for applications.

Clarity Application

The Clarity Application helps determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information provided, including assets, income, expenses, and debts. Please note all awards are subject to availability of funds.

Please go to the Clarity Application and create an account to begin the process. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is mobile-friendly. In addition, Clarity offers comprehensive customer service.* Great news!

There is a $60 application fee. If this fee represents a financial burden, please contact us at financialassistance@carrollschool.org.

Helpful Guides & Support

For Clarity Customer Care, in-app support is available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, and email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752 in both English and Spanish. The application itself is available in Spanish and English.

Please see below for helpful links:

Clarity FAQs

Why did Carroll choose Clarity?

We have chosen Clarity as our financial aid application provider to better serve our current and prospective families. We are confident that this change will make applying for financial aid easier for families.

How does Clarity make it easier for me to apply for financial aid?

Clarity offers a streamlined, mobile-friendly application that can typically be completed in under 30 minutes. Clarity removes the need to upload your 2022 W2 and 1040 by transferring them directly from the IRS.

Is my information secure with Clarity?

Carroll School takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information. For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy.

How will this impact my award?

As in prior years, if your financial circumstances have stayed the same, you will not see significant changes to your award. If you have any questions about your circumstances, please contact us at financialassistance@carrollschool.org.

Will I still need to apply every year?

Yes, you must submit a Clarity application each year to be considered for financial aid; however, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so reapplying will be even easier.

Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?

Yes! Clarity’s application is mobile-friendly.

Tuition Insurance

While not required, we strongly encourage you to consider purchasing tuition insurance to protect your investment. The 2023-24 cost for our Tuition Insurance program is 1.26% of tuition, and is due on June 1st. Please see the Tuition Insurance brochure for more information about coverage.

Tax Information

The Internal Revenue Service, under Section 1.213-1 (e) (v) (a), has determined that expenses incurred as a result of educational therapeutic intervention in specialized schools for children with learning disabilities are medical expenses and can be deductible under the law.

Carroll is not qualified to give tax advice. Families are encouraged to consult their tax advisor regarding the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Internal Revenue Service Publication 502 addresses medical expense deductions under Section 1.213-1 (e) which can be found at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf. Families can also refer to this Q&A from Understood.org for more information.

Public Funding

If you are pursuing public funding through your school district and have questions, please email financialassistance@carrollschool.org. We are here and happy to help.

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