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Tuition Assistance

Ellis is committed to making this experience accessible to families from a wide range of backgrounds. Families who wish to be considered for tuition assistance complete a single, streamlined application that determines eligibility for all forms of support, including scholarships and financial aid.

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How to Apply for Tuition Assistance

The application for admission is due January 1. The application for Tuition Assistance through Clarity Tuition are separate but simultaneous. The application for admission is due January 1, and the Tuition Assistance application window runs from November 1 through December 15 for returning families and November 1 through January 1 for new families. Current families must reapply for Tuition Assistance every year. Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis after January 1, but space and Tuition Assistance may be limited. The steps to apply are outlined below.

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  • 4. Collect Your Supporting Documents

    Collect your 2025 W2(s), 1040(s), and all other schedules and forms pertinent to your filing for your own reference as you respond to questions about income and expenses.
  • 5. Submit Your Application Between November 1 & January 1

    Please note: There is a $65 fee to submit the application.
  • 6. Families With One Parent/Guardian or Multiple Households

    Both the parent/guardian who lives with the student, and the parent/guardian who does not live with the student, are considered jointly responsible for educational expenses; therefore, both parents must participate in the application process. We review the income and assets of both parents to gain a complete picture of the family’s financial resources when determining Tuition adjustments. We understand that every student’s family situation is unique, and in some cases, a parent may not be involved in the student’s life. Please complete one of the following options below that best reflects your family’s circumstances:

    • Option 1: Have the parent who does not live with your child complete their own application and provide the required tax documents through Clarity. All financial ​information is kept strictly confidential, and at no time will one household have access to the other's information.
    • ​Option 2: If that parent is not involved in your child’s life or cannot be contacted, complete and sign the Second Parent/Guardian Waiver.

Tuition Assistance Tutorials

Our team will hold virtual tutorials throughout the year to assist families with this process. If you have questions about tuition assistance at any time, we encourage you to reach out to our team—we know this process can feel complex, and we’re here to help. Our goal is to provide as much clarity as possible around Ellis’s tuition process, and we’re always happy to support you in understanding the financial assistance available for your family.

Scholarships

The Ellis School is funded by tuition, fees, philanthropic support, income from the School’s endowment, and revenue from auxiliary programs. Tuition is supported in large part by endowed scholarships made in honor and memory of remarkable members of Ellis’ community. No additional application beyond the application for Tuition is required in order to be considered for these scholarships. At this time, Ellis does not offer any merit or athletic scholarships.