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At Meridian, we believe that a diverse and inclusive school community fosters an excellent education.
We currently allocate 12% of our annual budget for tuition assistance as part of our commitment to making our program accessible to students with demonstrated financial need. Our tuition assistance program currently supports 18% of our student body, and the average annual tuition award is $22,200. Awards range from 11% to 97% of the cost of tuition.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $35,600 (PreK–2nd) and $35,900 (3rd-5th).
Fees and expenses not covered by the cost of tuition include Extended Day and after-school enrichment classes. The fee for full-time Extended Day is $5,580, and the fee for intermittent Extended Day use is $37 per day.
Tuition Assistance
We recognize that the cost of a Meridian education is a factor for every family regardless of income level. We also believe that each family bears the primary responsibility for financing their child’s education to the extent to which it is able. To help families plan their own finances, Meridian offers the following payment plans:
Payment Plan Options and Due Dates*
- 1 payment, due June 20
- 4 payments, due on the 20th of June, August, October, and January
- 10 payments, due on the 20th of each month from May to February
Please note: A non-refundable deposit of 10% of tuition for the upcoming academic year is due upon enrollment in March. Your family’s deposit amount will be adjusted to reflect your tuition assistance award, if applicable.
*Families admitted after June 20 will be offered payment plans with different due dates.
The Meridian School uses Clarity, a needs-based financial analysis system, to establish criteria for receiving tuition assistance, which includes a family’s assets, income, expenses, and debts. Actual award amounts are determined by Meridian, and based on need, available funds, and number of applicants for tuition assistance.
Applications for tuition assistance are available online directly through Clarity.
We strongly encourage families to begin the tuition assistance application process several weeks in advance of our deadline. To get started, please go to the Clarity website and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly, so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available as well as email support at support@clarityapp.com in both English and Spanish. Clarity can be contacted by phone at 206-210-3752. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish. Here are some resources that may prove helpful as you prepare for and begin the application:
- Clarity Family Application Guide, step-by-step guide through the Clarity application
- A Path to Affordability: Understanding and Applying for Independent School Tuition Assistance, a webinar presented by Mission Enrollment, a national organization supporting independent schools with the tuition assistance process
- Guía de Aplicación Para Las Familias
- Clarity Application Quick Reference Guide, one-page walk-through and tips
- Video Introduction to Clarity for Families
Please note: Families must complete a new application each year.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions to see how specific circumstances may impact the calculation of your family’s award.
Tuition assistance recipients registered for full-time Extended Day qualify for fee assistance equal to the same percentage as the student’s tuition assistance award. Tuition assistance recipients may enroll in three enrichment classes per year at a discounted rate (of an equal percentage to their family’s tuition assistance award).
