admission and tuition
Education for our children is very important to all of us. And yet sometimes the task of figuring out if a school is the right fit for both your kids and your family can be a daunting task. Below we want to outline what the process of admissions looks like at Waldorf School of DuPage. Our goal is to make this process as simple and as smooth as possible for you.
Please reach out to us with any questions or to start the process.
PLAN A SCHOOL VISIT
Waldorf School of DuPage conducts monthly group tours as well as private tours.
Schedule your tour today!
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Each interested student will submit an application and any additional supplemental paperwork: IEP/504 plans, transcripts, evaluations, and a letter of reference.
CLASSROOM VISIT
Applications received during the school year may be asked to schedule a 1-2 day class visit within 2 weeks of applying.
ENrollment Packet + Financial Aid Application
Once admitted, families will be invited to fill out the enrollment packet. This will include things such as: physicals, immunization or exemption records, proof of eye and dental visits and any medication/health plans.
This is also when families earning less than $150,000/year will get the opportunity to apply for tuition assistance and make a payment plan. You can see more about tuition and FIT below.
The complete enrollment packet must be submitted prior to the first day of school for each student.
WELCOME
It is so great to have you join The Waldorf School of DuPage community. Your kids are going to thrive!
connect with us today with any questions you might have about Waldorf School of DuPage.
TUITION AND FEES
The Family Individualized Tuition (FIT) model is built to ensure that we can continue to welcome an ever-wider array of individuals from all over the suburbs, the country, and the world, and grow our community in new and exciting ways. No two families are identical, so we have a variable tuition model to assess each family’s financial picture to determine a tuition that works best for you to join our community.
FIT takes into consideration a family’s financial picture such as sibling enrollment, child or elderly care, and other extenuating circumstances as they relate to employment income or family expenses.
‘24-’25 Tuition Ranges
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3 half days | $2,300 - $7,500 | Supply Fee: $390
3 full days | $2,900 - $10,950 | Supply Fee: $390
5 half days | $3,000 - $10,100 | Supply Fee: $500
5 full days | $4,000 - $13,500 | Supply Fee: $500 -
$4,600 - $15,400 |. Supply Fee: $550
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$4,800 - $16,000 | Supply Fee: $600
Household Income
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Families in this income range rarely have the capacity to devote significant financial resources towards tuition.
Typical FIT is at the low end of the posted range.
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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.
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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.
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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 at the high end of the range.
There are costs not included in your tuition like supplies, instruments, after-school care, hot lunch program, and local and out-of-state trips etc.