Tuition Assistance

TIERED FINANCIAL AID

The decision to invest in an independent school education is a significant one for most families and can have a profound impact on your child’s future.

We recognize that not all families have the means to afford a Waldorf education. Through our Tiered Tuition Assistance, we strive to match the costs of private education with a family’s economic means.

Additional Support OPPORTUNITIES

Sibling discount

If your family is paying Tier I or Tier II Tuition, you qualify for our Sibling Discount:

One child – full Tier (I or II) Tuition cost
Second child – 5% off
Third child (or fourth, fifth, etc) – 10% off

AWS Exception Request

Created to further assist families who are in need of additional assistance beyond our Tier-based Financial Aid and for families who have not qualified for the Opportunity Scholarship for other than financial reasons. Applying for Tier II or III Financial Aid on time and applying for the NC Opportunity Scholarship (if applicable) on time are prerequisites to being considered for additional Scholarship Fund assistance.

10-Month Payment Plans are available for all Tuition Agreements

This Tier-based system was created based on the following goals:

to achieve long-term financial sustainability of our school
to create a more robust and fair financial aid system for all
to ensure continued accessibility to all families currently part of our school
To continue our progress in making Waldorf Education accessible to children of all socio-economic backgrounds

We know our new structure and process can help us collectively achieve these goals and intentions of sustainability and accessibility in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of our Asheville Waldorf School community.

Financial Policies 2024-25

AWS utilizes the following programs to support the admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and billing processes. Please note the important due dates. Financial Policies 2024-25

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Educating the whole child, in mind, body, and spirit,

for a life of continuous learning

and meaningful engagement with the world.

Asheville Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or national origin in its employment policies, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.