Tuition & Financial Aid

Yes. The information shared in the Financial Aid application is available only to our Financial Aid Committee and the individual(s) providing the information.

No. Families have the option to pay tuition all at once, in June, or to spread tuition payments over ten months, from June to March. There are no fees or interests charged for paying tuition in ten installments. 

Awarding financial aid to new students is an important part of maintaining a diverse student and family population at Valley. To meet that goal, the school strives to have ample aid available for new families each year. 

Yes. Each year, all families requesting financial aid must apply for it using the same process. This is true whether or not a family's financial situation has changed since the last time they applied. This ensure that we distribute financial aid in an equitable manner. 

If a Valley family's financial situation changes from year to year, you may apply for financial aid as a returning family, even if you have not previously applied for financial aid. If your family's financial situation changes during the school year, Valley requests that you inform the school of the change so we can continue to support all families. 

The Valley School Financial Aid Program is need-based. Awards are based on each applicant family's unique financial circumstances and the availability of school funds. The school does not provide academic or merit-based scholarships. 

All parents and guardians bear the primary responsibility for paying for their student's educational costs to the extent they are able. This obligation takes precedence over the School's responsibility to provide financial assistance. If either parent creates a new family unit with new relationships, the natural or adoptive parents/guardians still have responsibility for educational expenses despite any legal agreements to the contrary. Therefore, the resources of all parents/guardians are considered pertinent. 

All information submitted through the financial aid application process is kept strictly confidential. In the case of separated or divorced parents/guardians, each person submits a separate Personal Financial Statement and Valley will communicate with each family unit separately to maintain confidentiality. The School does not share individual's Personal Financial Statements with others. 

No. Financial aid is a grant and does not have to be repaid.