Tuition/Financial Aid
2021-2022 TUITION
LOWER SCHOOL (Grades 3-5) : $36,220*
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6 - 8) : $40,885
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9 - 12) : $42,520
* For the 2021-22 school year only, we are offering trailblazer tuition of $31,220 for those entering into our expanded lower school in 1st and 2nd grades.
We are still accepting mid-year transfers with a few spots in our Lower School program for school-year 2020-21.
2020-2021 TUITION:
LOWER SCHOOL: $35,860
MIDDLE SCHOOL: $40,480
UPPER SCHOOL: $42,100
LOWER SCHOOL: $35,860
MIDDLE SCHOOL: $40,480
UPPER SCHOOL: $42,100
DVFriends tuition is all-inclusive except for the following three items:
- Participation in the lunch program
- Participation in a school activity requiring air or boat transportation
- One-to-one instructional support
Financial Aid Application Process
Financial Aid grants are awarded on our rolling admissions schedule. We encourage you to submit both applications as soon as possible. Please submit your financial aid application online through School and Student Services (SSSby NAIS)
Your financial aid application must be submitted at the same time as your application for admissions.
Please submit your financial aid application online through School and Student Services (SSSby NAIS)
We encourage you to learn more about DVFriends financial aid here:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for financial aid?
We know that each family has different financial needs. SSS takes into account all aspects of each family’s reported financial situation as provided by parents. The Financial Aid Committee considers all information gathered by SSS in determining eligibility.
What documentation will I need to complete the application?
2019 Federal Tax Returns, PA State Return, and all supporting documents (W2s, 1099s, etc.) are to be uploaded into the SSS account.
If you are separated or divorced, the non-custodial parent must complete a separate application.
What if I want to leave my online application and come back to it later?
Save your application in progress. You may log back into the SSS system and complete the application at any time.
How do I know if you have received my Application?
SSS will send you an email within 24 business hours of receiving your completed application upload.
What if I have other questions?
Should you encounter a problem or have questions in completing the application, please contact Kavitha Patel, Director of Financial Aid, at kavitha.patel@dvfriends.org or 610-640-4150 x 2120.
SSS is also a resource for you, and they can be reached at https://www.solutionsbysss.com/parents or at SSS Customer Service 800-344-8328.
Tuition may be tax-deductible
Your DVFriends tuition may be tax-deductible as a medical expense. Please consult with your tax advisor. Learn more
A 529 may help with tuition
Pennsylvania residents may use 529 funds to pay up to $10,000 per student per year for independent school tuition.
Please contact Kavitha Patel, Director of Financial Aid if you should have questions about the process of applying.
Kavitha Patel
Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid
(610) 640-4150 x2120
(610) 640-4150 x2120
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