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At The Stanley Clark School, we are committed to making our exceptional education accessible and affordable for your child.

The Estimated Family Contribution Chart below allows you to estimate your family’s anticipated tuition contribution for one enrolled child, K-8th grade, based on income. Variables, such as family size, may affect a contribution toward tuition. For families with two or more children, please see "Estimated Family Contribution for Multiple Children" below. School contributions are intended to assist with K-8 tuition affordability. While part-time preschool is ineligible, a school contribution may be available to preschool students in the full-day program.

Funding for school contributions is available on a per-grade-level basis. It is possible for funds to be fully extended and unavailable in some grade levels but not others. It is important to complete the FAST application by the posted deadline each year in order to be considered for a school contribution. However, those who complete the FAST application after the deadline may still be considered if funds remain available.

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Estimated Family Contribution for One Child (K-8th Grade)

This information is for estimation purposes only and is not an official offer.

Estimated Family Contribution for Multiple Children

The scenarios below demonstrate our commitment to affordability for families with more than one child. This information is for estimation purposes only and is not an official offer.

2026-27 Family Contribution Chart for Multiple Children

Request a School Contribution

The Stanley Clark School will communicate your family’s expected contribution upon completion of the FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) application process. FAST applications can be submitted for the upcoming academic year beginning February 1. The application deadline for returning families is March 15, 2026.

It is important to complete the FAST application by the posted deadline each year in order to be considered for a school contribution. However, those who complete the FAST application after the deadline may still be considered if funds remain available.

New families accepted to the school after the above date should complete FAST applications as soon as possible after admission to the school and contact the business office.

School Contribution Guidelines

School contributions toward the cost of tuition are determined through a confidential annual analysis of a family’s application through Financial Aid through School Tuition (FAST), a fee-based service provided by Independent School Management (ISM). Many variables are considered beyond income (both U.S. and foreign). FAST provides the School with an objective estimated amount that a family can afford for school tuition.

Requests for a school contribution toward the cost of tuition are considered separately from admission applications. The Stanley Clark School uses the following criteria when evaluating a family’s application for need-based financial assistance:

Need-Based Awards: Eligibility and amounts are determined by the School’s Financial Aid Committee based on the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) application processed by Independent School Management (ISM) and a copy of the family’s current and complete Federal Income Tax forms (or equivalent foreign documents), supporting schedules and W-2 forms. Applicants are expected to meet all application deadlines and must submit all paperwork on time. School contribution award letters are typically sent in early May, assuming all deadlines have been met.
Parental Responsibility: The primary responsibility for tuition rests with the family. In evaluating financial information, The Stanley Clark School’s Financial Aid Committee takes into account the number of children in the household, additional dependents, assets and all sources of income. In addition, the Financial Aid Committee considers lifestyle choices and discretionary spending patterns that may affect availability of funding for a child’s education. Vacation homes, luxury vehicles and similar lifestyle choices are typically viewed as disqualifying in the context of school contribution applications. The School is pleased to support qualified families living within or below their means.
Confidentiality: The School upholds the confidentiality of personal financial data throughout the process and expects families to maintain the confidentiality of awards. Failure to maintain confidentiality risks future eligibility.
Renewal: Financial support is evaluated annually and requires demonstration of continued financial need. Current families must be in good financial standing with the School’s Business Office before a school contribution will be considered.
Priority: Priority is given to current families who previously received aid with demonstrated continued need, followed by currently enrolled families who are applying for aid for the first time and then families new to the school.
Available Funding: Eligibility for a school contribution does not guarantee that funds are available. Funding for school contributions is available on a per grade level basis. It is possible for funds to be fully extended and unavailable in some grade levels but not others. Families with more than one student enrolled should not expect a decrease in total tuition liability to the school upon graduation or departure of one child until such time as the full cost of tuition has been reached for currently enrolled children.

Divorce or Separation

Full participation is expected from all biological parents, step-parents and/or the adults with whom the child lives or other adults with financial influence and responsibility in the student’s life.
In the process of evaluating a family’s financial situation, the process requires complete documentation from all parties and full transparency of all those identified in the categories listed above, regardless of divorce, separation or estrangement. A school contribution will not be considered unless all required information from all parties is provided.
The Stanley Clark School is not bound by any decrees, agreements or legal documents excusing a parent from financial responsibility for his or her child’s education.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is tuition due and how is it paid?

Upon acceptance, an enrollment deposit of $1,000 is due.

Once a family enrolls at The Stanley Clark School, there are three options for paying tuition:

A) Tuition is payable in two installments, due July 1 and November 1.

B) Tuition is payable over a 10-month payment plan. Payments begin in July and end in April. This option requires the purchase of tuition refund insurance, which typically costs approximately 2% of your family's total contribution. Information on how to enroll in the 10-month plan, as well as information on tuition refund insurance, is included in the enrollment contract.

C) Tuition is paid in one installment, due July 1.

If you have any questions related to the deposit, tuition or billing, please contact our Director of Finance, Ann Gazdick, at 574.999.4917.

Should I apply for a school contribution?

The Stanley Clark School is committed to providing an exceptional and affordable education. If you feel the difference between your family's resources and the cost of tuition is too great, we encourage you to apply for a school contribution.

In addition to net income and assets, number of dependents, high medical expenses and other adjustments recognized by the Internal Revenue Service may be considered.

We will be happy to discuss your specific circumstances and provide a tuition estimate that may help you determine how best to move forward.

How is priority determined for school contributions?

Tiered priority for limited school contributions is determined in the following order:

Current SCS families receiving a school contribution this year who also require assistance for next year.
Current SCS families applying for a school contribution for the first time (ie, enrolling another child, transitioning to kindergarten tuition, etc.)
Prospective SCS families who require a school contribution for the upcoming school year.

It is our desire to ensure school contributions in perpetuity for current families who continue to present a need for financial assistance.

Are school contributions renewed automatically?

No. Families apply for school contributions each year through FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition). However, unless you experience significant changes in your financial circumstances, either positive or negative, you may anticipate a consistent school contribution from year to year. Please note that families must be up-to-date with the current year's tuition in order to apply for a school contribution for the following year.

Do you offer scholarships?

Merit scholarships are awarded to qualified new students, regardless of family income, who demonstrate exceptional academic promise and outstanding character. Scholarship recipients entering third grade and above will have achieved academic excellence as evidenced by grades and high entrance test scores. Students younger than third grade will be eligible based on demonstrated academic promise as determined by the scholarship committee. All students must be of excellent character.There is no separate application process for merit consideration.

Award range: $500 - $5,000; renewable

What happens if the parents are divorced or separated?

FAST Directions

Applications for contributions are reviewed following a student’s acceptance to the school.

How a Contribution is Determined
The Stanley Clark School utilizes Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to collect the information necessary to create a contribution package. This program considers gross taxable income, assets, liabilities, family size, and the number of students in tuition-charging schools. While FAST does not decide whether a contribution will be given, it does provide a need-based financial analysis and recommendation of what a family could reasonably contribute to tuition. This information is considered carefully and handled confidentially. All contribution levels are determined in early spring (for the fall semester).

School Contribution Procedure
The FAST application for the 2026-27 school year is available for submission beginning February 1. The application deadline for returning families is March 15, 2026. New families accepted to the school after the above date should complete FAST applications as soon as possible after admission to the school and contact the business office.

The application process is self-guided. You may navigate in and out of the program allowing you to partially complete an application and go back to it at another time. Online email and a 24/7 helpline are provided. Please do not call the school with questions regarding navigation of this system. The helpline will provide you with the quickest response. FAST help: familysupport@ismfast.com.

The application fee is $60 (non-refundable) per family and is to be paid by credit card at the end of the session.

2025 tax returns and all required supporting documents must follow the submission of your application. To ensure faster processing, documents may be uploaded through the FAST website. Award determinations will not be made until all tax and supporting documents are provided.

School contribution award letters are mailed to families by early May.

Questions? Please contact:
Ann Gazdick, Director of Finance
agazdick@stanleyclark.org or 574.291.4200 Ext. 1006

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2026-2027 Tuition

Preschool:
Morning (M-W): $5,500 (age 3 only)
Morning (M-F): $8,000
Full day (M-F): $12,000

Kindergarten - 8th Grade: $20,350

Clark Scholars Merit
Scholarship Program

Merit scholarships are awarded to a select number of qualified new students, regardless of family income, who demonstrate exceptional academic promise and outstanding character. All admission applicants will be automatically considered by the scholarship committee based on their complete enrollment portfolio. This may include academic record, admission testing, high entrance test scores, teacher recommendations, writing sample, and classroom observations.