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 for new and returning families to submit their applications for the upcoming school year
First consideration deadline for returning families is December 8; first consideration for new families is January 12.

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

Submit a Clarity Online Application

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also 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, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.

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.

Upload Supporting Documentation

Clarity Review Process

Tuition Assistance Awards and Deadlines

Tuition assistance awards will be offered when the student’s enrollment application is processed and the student is offered enrollment at The Montessori School of Raleigh. Parents are notified of award decisions by electronic letter at the same time as re-enrollment or enrollment.

First consideration will be given to applications received by December 8 for returning families, and January 12 for new families. All applications received after January 12 will be reviewed on a rolling basis depending on availability of funds.

North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship

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North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Application

2025-2026 Application Information

2025-2026 Application Information

We are excited to share an incredible opportunity for families who are seeking to make their education at The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) more affordable. The Opportunity Scholarship helps North Carolina families cover tuition and other required fees and is open to all K12 students. Scholarship awards range from approximately $3,000 to $7,000 based on a family’s household income. Your child’s education is a valuable investment and this scholarship program can help you maximize its potential!

The Opportunity Scholarship application for the 2025-26 school year opens on February 6, 2025. To get started, we encourage you to visit www.SchoolChoiceNorthCarolina.com or connect with Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina – both excellent resources for guiding you through the application process.

Additionally, you can create your MyPortal account with the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA), which administers and manages the Opportunity Scholarship program. Once your MyPortal account is set up and the application opens on February 6, 2025 you will simply log in and submit your application.

For students with an IEP (issued within the last three years), you may also be interested in the ESA+ program. The base level of funding is a $9,000 annual award; students with certain designated disabilities may be eligible to receive a $17,000 annual award. You can find more information about that program here.

If your child currently receives Opportunity Scholarship or ESA+ funding, you do not need to submit a new application for them. However, you must take action to renew their scholarship for 2025-26. You will receive communication from SEAA for how to renew your scholarship. We encourage you to check your MyPortal account weekly so that you don’t miss any information about your child’s scholarship.

For more information on how to apply for Opportunity Scholarships or ESA+ funds for the 2025-2026 school year, please visit the NCSEAA website.

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