Tuition & Fees

An investment that's worth it! We are proud to be a prestigious Connecticut boarding school offering financial aid to many of its students. Even if you don’t qualify for assistance, however, there are several reasons to consider a Salisbury education for your son. Our students enjoy a comprehensive, modern education in a supportive environment, and our graduates are better positioned to apply to top-tier colleges.

As a parent, you want to give your child every advantage possible. Browse our website to learn more about the value of a Salisbury education, and discover why we’re a worthy choice in Connecticut all-boys boarding schools, with financial aid or without.

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Affording salisbury school

Salisbury School recognizes that access and affordability are two of the most important themes for the future of private school education-be it a secondary school or a college. With Salisbury’s mission in mind, we recognize the great value of providing need-based financial aid that includes awards ranging from $1,000 to full tuition support to 37% of our students.

Financial need varies, of course, based on one’s income and assets. As a simple principle, every family makes a financial sacrifice, commitment and investment when their son attends Salisbury School.

Please do not hesitate to apply to Salisbury because of the tuition cost. While there are more applicants for aid than we can support, even with our generous budget, it would be a mistake to opt out of the admissions process based on an assumption that our education is not affordable. We look forward to partnering with you in the admissions process.

2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees	Boarding	Day
Tuition	$70,500	$49,950
General Fee	750.00	600.00
Technology Fee	550.00	350.00
Textbook Deposit	500.00	500.00
*Tuition Refund Plan	1795.00*	1272.50*
	$74,095.00	$52,672.50

Boarding $70,500

Day $49,950

Average
Financial Aid Award $38,500

The General Fee funds costs associated with the Health Center, laboratories, studios, activities, and publications. The Technology Fee provides each student with internet and network access, an e-mail account and use of all on-campus technology services. The Textbook Deposit covers the average cost each family incurs for textbooks and other course materials during the school year. Amounts over/under the deposit amount will be adjusted through the student’s Sarum Card account balance. Fees for tutoring in the Learning Center are an additional charge and will be billed separately.

The payments outlined above are in addition to the $1,000 Escrow Deposit that is paid upon the acceptance of admission. This deposit is held by the school and will be refunded net of final charges, if any, upon graduation or separation.
Incidental Charges: All incidental charges including athletic equipment, transportation, and testing fees (PSAT, SAT, etc.) will be processed through the prepaid debit card system, called the “Sarum Card”. Students will not be allowed to make purchases on their account unless a credit balance is maintained.

* The Tuition Refund Plan will be required for any student whose full-year tuition and fee (including any outstanding balance from previous charges) have not been paid by July 1, 2023. This includes any Payment Plan participants. The charge for this plan is 2.5% of the net tuition and fees.

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Financial Aid Policies and Guidelines

The financial aid committee calculates need-based aid awards after careful consideration of financial documentation provided by a boy’s family. These awards are based on need as established by the principles of Clarity. When allocating financial aid, the committee accounts for certain costs above tuition and fees, both required and optional. The goal is to make fair and objective financial aid decisions. Financial aid decisions are made independent of admissions decisions. Although we have a very good financial aid budget, there are not enough funds to support everyone who qualifies.

In order to be considered for financial aid the following steps must be followed and the resulting forms must be submitted by February 1. We only evaluate need after you have finished entering the required objective data.

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 to it 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 an 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.

Salisbury School considers the decision to seek an independent school education to be one requiring the active support of both natural parents. This cannot be altered by the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for educational expenses. Bearing in mind the obligation step-parents have to their natural children, we also consider the assets of step-parents. Each separated or divorced case is unique and may require further clarification or communication.

Additional awards are available to families regardless of demonstrated need.

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International Tuition

2023-2024 TUITION SCHEDULE

International Students

Tuition and Fees		Calendar of Payments
Tuition	$70,500	April 10, 2023	$14,100
General Fee	$750	July 1, 2023	$60,495
Technology Fee	$550	*Plus Tuition Refund Plan (if selected)	$1,795*
Textbook Deposit	$500
**Health Insurance (8/15/23 - 6/14/24)	$2,295**	Total including Tuition Refund Plan	$76,390
*Tuition Refund Plan (if selected)	$1,795*

Total	$76,390

The General Fee funds costs associated with the Health Center, laboratories, studios, activities, and publications. The Technology Fee provides each student with internet and network access, an e-mail account, and use of all on-campus technology services. The Textbook Deposit covers the average cost each family incurs for textbooks and other course materials during the school year. Amounts over/under the deposit amount will be adjusted through the student’s Sarum Card account balance.

Fees for tutoring in the Learning Center are an additional charge and will be billed separately.
The payments outlined above are in addition to the $1,000 Escrow Deposit that is paid upon the acceptance of admission. This deposit is held by the school and will be refunded net of final charges, if any, upon graduation or separation.

Incidental Charges: All incidental charges including athletic equipment, transportation, and testing fees (PSAT, SAT, etc.) will be processed through the prepaid debit card system, called the “Sarum Card”. Students will not be allowed to make purchases on their account unless a credit balance is maintained.

* The Tuition Refund Plan is optional for international students whose full-year tuition and fee must be paid by July 1, 2023. The charge for this plan is 2.5% of the net tuition and fees.

** An optional 12 month Health Insurance plan is available for $2,560 (8/15/23 to 8/14/24)

Payments via Flywire can be made by clicking here: https://payment.flywire.com/pay/payment

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Patrick Stern ’66 Memorial Scholarship

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The Patrick Stern ’66 Memorial Scholarship is designated as a financial aid award given to a qualified student with a physical challenge. Mr. Stern sustained a life-altering injury and wanted this gift to aid young men who face similar physical challenges as he did. Salisbury School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, or ethnic origin. Approximately 33% of the Salisbury students receive financial aid that may consist of grants, loans or both. These families represent a wide-range of demonstrated need. Awards are subject to review annually and families must file an application each year by February 1. Returning families are notified prior to new applicants, usually in early March. Generally, financial aid awards do not change unless a family’s financial circumstances have.

Freedom Fund Scholarship

The Freedom Fund was established by the Salisbury School Executive Committee in honor of John Niven ’76, Garnet “Ace” Bailey P ’97, and J.C. Connors P’98, all of whom died in the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Awards from the Freedom Fund provide partial scholarships available to families affected during these tragic events. The scope of the Fund has been expanded to include the children of U.S. military service members.