The same may be said for the financing of an independent school education. While an independent school education can be costly, the cost barrier is not as large as many families anticipate. With some financial planning, good research, and a little creative organization, the independent school option is affordable for most families. Brewster invites families to let us assist them in developing a plan to help meet school expenses. Through the use of direct financial aid, work grants, payment plans, and loans, a total package can be put together to help many families afford Brewster.
Most schools offer some financial assistance.
There are different rules for different schools, and the financial aid maze can be confusing and cause much anxiety for students and parents when they are not familiar with the process. To alleviate such confusion and anxiety, ask questions throughout the admission's process. Every school should provide families with a policy statement and welcome the opportunity to educate prospective families on how the school's process works. With that said, families have a responsibility to communicate effectively with the schools in which they are interested. Schools cannot, and should not, make assumptions about a family's interest in financial aid.