Tuition & Financial Aid

Windward School is committed to providing the best education for your child. We realize that this investment in your child's future, while worth the sacrifice, is challenging for many families. Our comprehensive financial aid program, along with flexible payment options, are ways we hope to make a Windward education accessible.

2026-27 Tuition & Fees

Base Tuition: $58,101

New Student Fee: $3,000

Traffic Mitigation Fee: $1,800

Senior Fee: $1,250

Tuition Structure Overview

Beginning in 2026-27, families will see one inclusive base tuition and one unified traffic mitigation fee, creating a clearer and more predictable cost structure.

We want our tuition model to better reflect Windward’s core values of transparency, partnership, and access. By simplifying our approach to fees, families gain a clearer understanding of the full cost of a Windward education, supporting our shared commitment to thoughtful planning and a dynamic learning experience for all students.

Additional Expenses

Traffic Mitigation

The traffic mitigation fee brings together costs that were previously applied in different ways across grade levels and is included in the total tuition amount for each student. In the past, families’ use of services such as busing varied by grade and need. This updated structure shares the cost of campus-wide services required by the School’s Conditional Use Permit more equitably across the community, including:

Security and traffic monitoring
Parking management
Daily transportation systems (including busing to and from school, as well as a convenient shuttle route)

This approach ensures that every student benefits from the essential infrastructure that keeps campus safe, accessible, and environmentally responsible.

Payment Plans

School-Issued Technology

Windward issues a school-issued iPad to all new students. Base tuition also covers ongoing student tech support and the maintenance needed to ensure each device meets campus security requirements. In addition, each new student will be issued a Yondr bag upon entry.

Please note that repairs resulting from misuse, as well as optional upgrades such as enhanced WiFi service, will be billed separately to families.

Financial Aid

About Financial Aid

Windward is committed to providing an exceptional education for every student. We recognize that this investment, while deeply meaningful, can present financial challenges for many families. Through a comprehensive Financial Aid program and flexible payment options, Windward works to make a Windward education accessible to a wide range of families.

Key Features of Windward’s Financial Aid Program:

Commitment to inclusivity: Financial Aid is a vital expression of Windward’s dedication to socioeconomic diversity.
Supporting the whole student experience: Aid covers more than tuition, including textbooks, prom, trips, required school supplies, and other essential items.
Need-based and confidential: Eligibility is determined by financial need, and all information is kept strictly confidential.
Individualized support: Our staff works closely with families to make the cost of daily life more manageable.
Significant investment: In the 2025–26 academic year, over $4.6 million was dedicated to financial aid.

Windward embraces families from varied backgrounds and encourages students to develop a deep understanding of the diverse world they will inherit. Our expanding Financial Aid program reflects this commitment and ensures that all students can fully participate and thrive in the life of the School.

How to Apply

Step 1: Indicate that you are applying for financial aid on the Windward online admission application. There is an application fee of $150. If you need an application fee waiver, please contact Susan Marx, Director of Financial Aid, at (424) 289-1005 or by email at smarx@windwardschool.org.

Step 2: Complete the Clarity Application. Beginning in September, families apply for financial aid through the Clarity Application, which estimates a family’s contribution based on income, assets, family size, and financial obligations. Windward reviews this estimate and may make adjustments as appropriate.

Create an account and complete the application (typically 30 minutes or less)
Mobile-friendly and accessible from anywhere
Save your progress and return at any time
$60 submission fee at the time of submission
Share your application with other participating schools at no additional cost

Step 3: Upload Required Documentation Return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Windward requires you to upload additional tax documentation including 2023 1040s and W2s, if applicable.

Need Help? Support is available directly within the Clarity Application using the “Help” button. Families may also contact Clarity Support by email at support@clarityapp.com or by phone at 206-210-3752. Assistance is available in English and Spanish, and the application is fully translated into Spanish.

Application Deadlines

For questions regarding Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid, please contact Susan Marx, Director of Financial Aid, at (424) 289-1005 or by email at smarx@windwardschool.org.

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