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Tuition Assistance & Scholarships

Tuition Assistance

The Montessori School of Raleigh is committed to providing admission to qualified students regardless of their financial situation and to maintaining a student body that reflects the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds within our community.

As a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), we award tuition assistance strictly on the basis of demonstrated family financial need and awarded funds are determined using the Clarity application process. 

For helpful tools to use as you navigate the tuition assistance application, please refer to the following documents:

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Tuition Assistance Application Procedures

The Montessori School of Raleigh is committed to supporting a student through their life at MSR as long as there is demonstrated family financial need. Tuition assistance applications are made directly through Clarity. Clarity collects basic financial information on income, assets and liabilities, family size, siblings in tuition-based schools, and any special circumstances. The MSR Tuition Assistance Committee reviews this confidential information to determine a family’s eligibility for assistance. Students and families receiving assistance are also expected to respect the confidentiality of this information.

Timeline for Families

  • Clarity opens October 1, 2024 for new and returning families to submit their applications for the 2025-2026 school year

  • First consideration deadline for returning families is December 2, 2024; first consideration for new families is January 13.

If an award is accepted by the family (by means of enrolling at MSR for the 2024-2025 school year), final 2024 tax documents must be submitted to Clarity on or before June 1, 2025. The Montessori School of Raleigh reserves the right to review 2024 tax documentation and modify the tuition assistance award accordingly. If the tax documents are not submitted by June 1, 2025, the tuition assistance award will be forfeited and voided.

Tuition Assistance Application Steps

Follow the steps below to apply for tuition assistance. Simply click on each step for detailed instructions and helpful links.

All inquiries and applications for tuition assistance are held in the strictest of confidence. Any family interested in applying for tuition assistance or with questions is encouraged to email the Business Office or call 919-848-1545.

Scholarships

The Montessori School of Raleigh awards merit-based scholarships to exceptional students who meet the criteria described below. Applicants are required to complete the standard application process and prepare a personal essay.All applicants must be in good standing, maintain good academic standing while at MSR, and participate in events/programs in order to maintain eligibility for their scholarships. Recipients will receive financial awards based upon committee input and availability. Scholarships are awarded to new Upper School (Grades 9 - 12) students who will enroll at The Montessori School of Raleigh.

To apply for scholarships please contact admissions@msr.org.

Upper School Merit Scholarships