Tuition for the 2023-24 Academic Year

Kindergarten–Grade 3: $41,825
Grades 4–6: $44,950
Grades 7–8: $47,950
Grades 9–12: $49,200

Extended Day:
Per year, per child, full-time: $5,350
Per year, per child, per diem: $1,300

The Potomac School offers several payment plans and financing options:
Option 1: Full tuition paid by July 1
Option 2: Tuition paid in two installments of 65% tuition and 100% of fees by July 1. Remaining 35% of tuition by December 1
Option 3: Ten monthly payments plan (May–February) through FACTS.

Financial Aid Philosophy and Objectives

The Potomac School Financial Aid program's purpose is twofold. First, it provides deserving students with the opportunity for an excellent education that might otherwise be unaffordable. Second, it provides The Potomac School with a well-qualified student body that reflects a broad socioeconomic mix. To achieve these goals, it is our hope that tuition cost will not be the deciding factor in determining whether a promising young person may attend Potomac.

The Potomac School encourages families with limited financial resources to apply for assistance, based upon the assumption that the primary obligation for financing a student’s education will rest with the family. Potomac expects that families are willing to make what could be significant adjustments with regard to their use of discretionary income. Families should also be willing to access ancillary resources that may be available through extended family, work, and local organizations.

Admission to The Potomac School and access to the Financial Aid program is open to students of any sex, race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, physical attribute, disability, and sexual orientation.

Guidelines

• Parents who are divorced, separated, or have never been married must complete an application for each household, regardless of custodial arrangements.
• If all the children in a family are of school age, Potomac generally expects both parents to be employed and will use a formula adding a dollar amount to compensate when this is not the case.
• Because tuition assistance is based on a family’s ability to pay, the income and resources of both parents and/or stepparents must be considered.
• You should be sure to explain special circumstances in the area provided in order to give the financial aid committee a clear picture of your family’s financial situation. Failure to do so will lessen your likelihood of receiving financial aid and may affect the amount offered.

Questions?

The Financial Aid office is available throughout the year for conversations about assistance for school-related expenses. If you have questions, please contact Claire Berg at (703) 873-6181.

The Potomac School uses the Clarity Application to process our financial aid applications for both new and returning families.

Please note the Clarity Application is separate from the Ravenna admissions application. Based on the financial information you provide, Clarity provides Potomac with an estimated amount that your family can contribute towards educational expenses. This service helps Potomac make fair and objective financial aid decisions.

The deadline to submit an application for admission applicants is February 1, 2024. The deadline for returning students is January 4, 2024.

If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish. Please refer to the Clarity Quick Reference Guide.