Tuition Assistance

Financial Aid Awards

Barrow Street’s financial aid program is designed to make a Barrow education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Barrow Street is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. Scholarships are awarded each year to approximately 8% of students.

Admissions decisions are made without regard to whether a family has submitted an application for Financial Aid. However, acceptance to Barrow Street does not guarantee the School’s ability to meet the financial needs of every candidate.

The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, you will follow the steps to authorize the IRS to share a transcript of your W2(s) and personal tax return. Clarity has found that families who have IRS.gov accounts before starting the Clarity Application have a much easier time completing this Verification process.

There is a $65 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge.

As part of our mission to serve an economically diverse community, Barrow Street is thrilled to announce that it will cover full tuition for families earning up to $150,000 annually (without significant assets).

As with all families applying for and receiving tuition assistance, families must complete the required admissions steps and the financial aid application. If your child is accepted to Barrow Street, and financial eligibility is verified, your family will receive full tuition. All financial aid applications are completed through Clarity and fee waivers will be provided for those earning less than $150,000. *Please reach out to awarren@barrowstreetnursery.org for a waiver.

All financial aid recipients need to reapply each year. If a family earns more than $150,000 during their time here, they would be included in the general financial aid process. Families typically receive awards ranging from 7% – 99%.

We encourage all families interested to apply for financial aid and hope this new program allows more families to join our vibrant community!