Admissions
Tuition & Costs
Affording a Linsly experience
A Linsly education is an investment in your son or daughter's future. For many families, affording a Linsly education is one of their first concerns as they begin the Admissions process.3.5 million
During the past school year, Linsly awarded financial aid to 64% of our student body. We take great pride in making the “Linsly Experience” affordable and accessible to our students as we continue to attract a highly capable and diverse student body.
Below you will notice Linsly’s tuition and fees. In addition, you will discover how to apply for financial aid and answers to additional financial aid questions.
IMPORTANT DEADLINE INFORMATION:
Every November, ISM fast is available to start the financial aid process for the next academic year. Enrollment Contracts are sent out in the following manner:
IMPORTANT DEADLINE INFORMATION:
Every November, ISM fast is available to start the financial aid process for the next academic year. Enrollment Contracts are sent out in the following manner:
- Full Pay Contracts are sent out end of February and asked to be returned no later than April 1st.
- Families applying for financial aid need to complete all forms by January 15th to be considered in the first round of financial aid decisions. The first round of financial aid decisions will be sent out in early March. Those completing financial aid after January 15th will hear on a rolling basis starting in April.
Private Boarding School Tuition
2018-2019 Academic Year- Middle School Day Student: $17,230
- Upper School Day Student: $18,830
- Middle School Boarding Student: $38,130
- Upper School Boarding Student: $39,730
- Books, Uniforms, Supplies: $1,000 *
* Variables include grade level, course selection, new versus used books, and care of uniforms. Families may incur additional miscellaneous expenses associated with school or class-sponsored trips. All Middle School students are required to purchase an iPad for daily use in our middle school curriculum.
NAIS Member School Tuition Discount
After completing the admission process, students who have a parent employed as a full-time faculty member (administrator or teacher) at a NAIS member school may qualify for a tuition reduction of 50%. In addition, need-based financial aid may be offered beyond the 50% tuition break for those families who demonstrate additional need through ISM Fast.
After completing the admission process, students who have a parent employed as a full-time faculty member (administrator or teacher) at a NAIS member school may qualify for a tuition reduction of 50%. In addition, need-based financial aid may be offered beyond the 50% tuition break for those families who demonstrate additional need through ISM Fast.
Because of additional expenses incurred by enrolling an international student, there are certain fees that students without a United States Passport must pay. Those fees, their purpose, and due date are outlined below:
- Application Fee: $150.00; processing fee due with application
- Issuance of I-20: There is a fee before I-20 is issued
Whether or not a family receives financial aid, Linsly offers different tuition payment plans to fit the needs of our families:
One Payment Plan:
Families can pay their tuition amount in full by August 1.
Two-Installment Plan:
Families can choose to pay their tuition amount in two installments: 50% of the tuition bill is due by August 1, and the remaining 50% (less the enrollment deposit) is due by January 1.
Monthly Payment Plan:
Families can choose to pay their tuition amount in nine monthly installments. Those families choosing the nine-month payment plan must complete the ACH Form and submit no later than June 15th. The first payment will be deducted on July 15th.
Families can pay their tuition amount in full by August 1.
Two-Installment Plan:
Families can choose to pay their tuition amount in two installments: 50% of the tuition bill is due by August 1, and the remaining 50% (less the enrollment deposit) is due by January 1.
Monthly Payment Plan:
Families can choose to pay their tuition amount in nine monthly installments. Those families choosing the nine-month payment plan must complete the ACH Form and submit no later than June 15th. The first payment will be deducted on July 15th.
Financial Aid
The Linsly School understands that affording the full cost of a Linsly education is a concern to many families. The Office of Admissions is here to help you navigate through the financial aid process. Through need-based merit scholarships and need-based financial aid, Linsly strives to make our school's outstanding education an affordable and accessible option for your child.
Please contact Mr. R.J. Zitzelsberger, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, with any questions or concerns about financial aid or the financial aid application process.
The following steps explain the financial aid process:
1. Indicate your intentions to apply for financial aid
On Linsly's Admissions Application, you will indicate your intentions to apply for financial aid.
2. Complete the Linsly Financial Aid Application
Linsly determines financial ability by using ISM fast to calculate your financial need based on the information you provide. Each year, we require new and returning families applying for financial aid to complete the financial aid application with ISM fast. ISM fast is will be available on Nov. 1st for the 2019-2020 academic year.
3. Submit all necessary documents to complete the financial aid process
The Linsly School requires all families applying for financial aid to submit tax forms (1040) and W2s with all schedules and attachments to ISM fast. Please notify the Office of Admission with any questions or concerns.
Please contact Mr. R.J. Zitzelsberger, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, with any questions or concerns about financial aid or the financial aid application process.
