Tuition Assistance Mission Statement
Lesley Ellis School is committed to providing a high-quality education that is accessible to families of diverse economic means. Socio-economic diversity is an important aspect of our mission and core values. Offering need-based tuition assistance is one way we strive to be a to be a welcoming and inclusive school for students and their families.
Tuition Assistance Based on Financial Need
Lesley Ellis is a member of Clarity, an organization that assists schools in making equitable awards to families who demonstrate financial need. The amount of a tuition assistance award is based on a family’s need as determined, in large part, by Clarity, as well as on the availability of funds at Lesley Ellis School. The Tuition Assistance Committee reviews all requests and supporting documentation. Families who have submitted all forms by February 7 will be notified in mid-March of the committee’s determination.
Tuition Assistance helps offset the costs for school day tuition.
If you have any questions about tuition and/or financial assistance, please contact:
Josh Horwitz
Director of Admission
781.641.1346
Tuition Assistance Timeline
Clarity is available online now. Create your online account or login as a returning family.
By February 7, 2025
Clarity application completed.
March 10, 2025
Tuition Assistance award notifications are mailed.
New Families to Lesley Ellis
Families new to Lesley Ellis and have been accepted after the Tuition Assistance deadline has passed are eligible to apply. In these cases, Tuition Assistance awards will be made according to available funds remaining and on the financial need of individual families.
Tuition Assistance FAQ’S
Will my award be the same each year?
Assuming families have not had any significant changes to their financial or family situations, awards will remain consistent year to year.
How are Tuition Assistance awards determined?
Using the documentation provided by families, Clarity calculates an objective tuition estimation for families. This tuition estimate takes into account factors, such as household income, family assets, dependents, and children attending tuition charging schools.
How does a family apply for Tuition Assistance?
The Tuition Assistance process is through Clarity.
Does a family have to apply for Tuition Assistance every year?
Yes, families need to submit an application through Clarity each year in order to be considered for tuition assistance.
What if we are divorced or separated?
Lesley Ellis expects all parents to contribute to a student’s educational expenses. In the case of divorced or separated parents, both parents must submit an application. Clarity uses this information to determine the ability of each household when calculating a tuition estimation.
Does Lesley Ellis have an unlimited Tuition Assistance budget?
Lesley Ellis has a limited budget for Tuition Assistance. We do our best to meet the financial needs of our families.