Tuition & Financial Aid
Our school programs follow the academic calendar year, running from September through June. We offer a six-week summer program during June and July. We are closed for the month of August.
Morningside opens at 8:15am, Monday-Friday. All morning programs have flexible drop-off.
Tuition listed below applies to the 2026/27 School Year.
Toddler Program (2-3 years old)
Five-Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: $26,780
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM: $29,955
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $33,240
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: $35,390
Three-Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: $16,965
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM: $18,900
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $20,985
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: $22,250
Two-Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: $12,860
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM: $14,150
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $15,440
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: $16,300
Early Childhood Programs (3 – 5 years old)
All Early Childhood schedules are five days per week.
AM Programs
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: $26,780
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM: $29,955
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $33,240
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: $35,390
PM Programs
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (add the lunch hour): $18,825
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (same curriculum as 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM program): $16,670
Small World Language Programs
Small World: Spanish (8:25 AM - 8:55 AM): $3,115
Small World: Mandarin (8:25 AM - 8:55 AM): $3,115
Young Toddlers Together Program
For children born between October 2024 and September 2025.
Fall 2026 Semester
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 15th - December 17th, 2:30-4:30 PM: $2,725 (27 Sessions)
Spring 2027 Semester
Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 12th - June 3rd, 2:30 - 4:30 PM: $3,838 (38 Sessions)
Full Year - 10% Discount
Tuesdays & Thursday, September 15th - June 3rd, 2:30 - 4:30 PM: $5,900 (65 Sessions)
Financial Aid
Prospective Families
Financial aid applications are due for prospective MMS families on January 8, 2027. Families will be notified of awards concurrently with their offer of admission on February 25, 2027, and will be required to make a deposit for the 2027-2028 school year in accordance with the terms of their offer.
Current Families
Financial aid applications are due for current MMS families (including sibling, legacy, and alumni candidates) on December 14, 2026. Families will be notified of awards on January 15, 2027, and will be required to make a tuition deposit and sign an enrollment agreement for the entirety of the 2027-2028 school year by February 5, 2027.
Our limited, need-based financial aid program relies on the fundraising efforts of the school’s parent body. Please note:
Financial aid applications cannot be reviewed without an MMS Admissions application on file FIRST.
MMS is only able to offer a limited number of small financial aid awards, and full tuition awards are not available at this time. Every family contributes something towards their child’s MMS education.
Because circumstances can change, we ask families to reapply for aid each year, and all awards are evaluated annually.
Families earning $200,000 in adjusted gross income or less are eligible for consideration for financial aid – this income restriction may be modified based on extenuating circumstances.
Due to our limited funds, we do not offer financial aid for the two-day Toddler Program or the Young Toddlers Together program.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
MMS uses the Clarity financial aid platform to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in their application, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. Families can complete the application securely online, upload supporting documents, and authorize access to tax filings. This ensures a fair and thorough review while reducing stress for families.
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account, or sign into your Clarity dashboard. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is 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, if you are a US taxpayer, you will follow the steps to authorize the IRS to share a transcript of your W2(s) and personal tax return. Clarity has found that US taxpayers who have IRS.gov accounts before starting the Clarity Application have a much easier time completing this Verification process.
There is a $65 fee to submit. Please note that ONE Clarity application allows families to apply for aid for multiple siblings to any Clarity schools at no additional charge. A fee waiver will be automatically applied based on your household income and family size when you submit your application, if you qualify.
Privacy & Help
We pledge to maintain the highest level of sensitivity, confidentiality and transparency throughout this process. We know applying for aid requires families to share personal information, and we consider this with respect and care.
MMS takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information. For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button at 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.
https://www.clarityschools.com/library/quick-reference-guide
https://www.clarityschools.com/library/family-application-guide
Questions about the process? Please reach out to Lauren Flowers, our Director, Finance & HR, at accounting@morningsidemontessori.org.