Admissions/Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Application Fee

$100

A non-refundable fee covering administrative costs of the application process.

Enrollment Fee

$700

The non-refundable contribution to the school, payable upon your child's admission to the school and required to hold your child's space. The enrollment fee is waived if a family receives a financial aid award.

Monthly Tuition — 2025–2026 School Year

Preschoolers (2.5 – 6 years)$2,625 / month

Toddlers (12 months – 2.5 years)$2,685 / month

Monthly Tuition — 2026–2027 School Year

Preschoolers (2.5 – 6 years)$2,725 / month

Toddlers (12 months – 2.5 years)$2,775 / month

Financial Aid

In keeping with Quaker principles, School for Friends seeks a group of children from varied economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds. Each year, we are fortunate to be able to assist some families who are in need with tuition.

We use the National Association of Independent Schools School and Student Service for Financial Aid (NAIS-SSS) to help determine financial aid grants. Using SSS provides greater confidentiality for applicant families and helps us create greater equity in the grant-making process.

Apply for Financial Aid

SSS offers an online application. Complete your application at the link below — online applications can be processed in as little as 48 hours. The School will review your application once completed and submitted.

Apply for Financial Aid

If you feel the SSS application does not fully reflect your family's financial situation, we encourage you to send a brief letter describing any additional circumstances we should consider. All financial information is kept strictly confidential, and financial need has no bearing on your child's eligibility for admission. Note that SSS charges a processing fee for each application.

For questions about financial aid, please contact Head of School Katie Gibson at officeadmin@schoolforfriends.org or call 202-328-1789.

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