WSD Annual Tuition

2025-2026

 

25-26 Tuition

  • 3 half days | $8,000 | Supply Fee: $410
    3 full days | $11,600 | Supply Fee: $410

  • 5 half days | $10,800 | Supply Fee: $520
    5 full days | $14,500 | Supply Fee: $520

  • In kindergarten, your child must attend 5 days/week for the full day.

    $14,500 | Supply Fee: $520

  • $15,900 |. Supply Fee: $570

    There are costs not included in your tuition like FACTS service fees, supplies, instruments, after-school care, hot lunch program, and local and out-of-state trips etc.

  • $16,500 | Supply Fee: $690

    There are costs not included in your tuition like FACTS service fees, supplies, instruments, after-school care, hot lunch program, and local and out-of-state trips etc.$16,500 | Supply Fee: $690

Payment Plans

Plan Options

12 Month Plan

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9 Month Plan

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Family Individualized Tuition (FIT)

Making a Waldorf Education Possible for More Families

At Waldorf School of DuPage, we believe that a meaningful, high-quality education should be accessible to families from all walks of life. Our Family Individualized Tuition (FIT) model is designed to reflect that belief—welcoming a diverse community of students from across the suburbs, the country, and even around the world. FIT allows us to tailor tuition to each family’s unique financial situation, helping more families join our school community and grow with us in new and exciting ways.

We understand that choosing a school is a major decision—for your child and your family. Our goal is to support you in making a Waldorf education an attainable and enriching experience. If you have any questions or are ready to begin your FIT application, please reach out to us: admissions@waldorfdupage.org. We look forward to walking this journey with you.

  • FIT is a need-based tuition model that adjusts tuition based on each family’s financial picture. No two families are the same—so your tuition doesn’t have to be either. Our FIT Committee carefully reviews each application, considering factors like:

    • Number of children enrolled

    • Childcare or eldercare responsibilities

    • Family income and expenses

    • Special or extenuating circumstances

      FIT grants may cover up to 70% of total tuition per student.

    • If unexpected life events—such as a medical emergency or job change—affect your finances during the school year, you may be eligible for a mid-year tuition adjustment. Please contact our Administrator for details.

  • Who Can Apply?

    • New families may apply for FIT after receiving an offer of admission.

    • Current families apply annually during the re-enrollment process.

    • Tuition assistance is available for Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

    • Please note: Tuition assistance is not available for Pre-K students.

  • How to Apply

    All applications are submitted through FACTS, a secure third-party platform that evaluates financial need.

    Your FIT application will include:

    • A completed FACTS application

    • Optional written statements about your family’s financial circumstances

    • In some cases, a follow-up phone call with our Administrator

    Families must reapply each year. FIT award amounts may change annually based on updated financial information and available funds.

  • At WSD, we deeply value the commitment families make to our community, especially those with multiple children enrolled. To help support your dedication and make Waldorf education more accessible, we offer an automatic (does not require a separate application) sibling tuition discount:

    • The eldest enrolled student will pay full tuition.

    • The second enrolled student receives a 10% tuition reduction.

    • The third student enjoys a 30% tuition discount.

    • Families enrolling four or more children benefit from a total tuition cap of $46,000 for the year. In the spirit of partnership, we also require families receiving the 4+ student cap to contribute an additional 12 volunteer hours annually, helping us nurture the vibrant, connected school environment we all cherish.

  • Families in this income range rarely have the capacity to devote significant financial resources towards tuition.

    Typical FIT is 30% of tuition.

  • Families in this income range often must make difficult choices about how best to allocate financial resources. We strive to set an FIT level for which a WSD education is accessible.

    Typical FIT between $6,000 and $12,000.

  • Independent school tuition can seem out of reach for middle income families. We strive to set an FIT level for which a WSD education is accessible.

    Typical FIT between $12,000 and $16,000.

  • Many families in this range have the financial capacity to fund substantial investments in their child’s education. There are circumstances that may require some flexibility of approach.

    Typical FIT is full or nearly full tuition