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Enhancing PWS Affordability

Tuition Assistance and Scholarships

We know that choosing an independent school for your child’s education is a thoughtful, family decision that requires a considerable financial investment year-over-year.  At Pasadena Waldorf School, we cherish every student and family that makes the choice to receive their education with us. With the establishment of the high school in 2012, we are proud to offer a Waldorf education from early childhood to high school that has delivered creative, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings into colleges, universities, and industries around the world.

We are committed to making a PWS education as affordable as possible for our families throughout their journey. Furthermore, we strive to attract students from diverse backgrounds at a wide variety of household income levels. To that end, we offer Tuition Assistance (TA) and three Scholarship opportunities for eligible students and new applicants. Through these offerings, PWS provides financial support to a third of our students. We invite families to explore options for affording PWS.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance (TA) is needs-based, and PWS uses Clarity to fairly and equitably determine how much a family can afford toward tuition. TA applies to tuition only and does not apply to the application fee ($100), the enrollment fee, musical instrument rental (grades 3 and above), after-school sports fee (grades 6-12), field trips not covered by class budget, After School Care, After School Programs, and PWS Camps. To provide TA to as many returning and new families as possible, PWS limits TA amounts to 50% of the student’s tuition for those who qualify.

  • Apply early! PWS recommends applying for TA when families begin the Admissions process. TA applications are required annually. PWS strives to keep TA amounts consistent for families from year to year, based on their Clarity application and the school budget. When tuition increases, families receiving TA should increase their tuition contributions accordingly.

  • Contact tuitionassistance@pasadenawaldorf.org for information on how to apply.

  • The TA Liason and our partner, Mission Enrollment, supports the work of the Tuition Assistance Committee (TAC) and facilitates communication with families. You may receive requests for information or clarification from TAC through this email address: tuitionassistance@pasadenawaldorf.org

Learn about our Scholarships