A handwork classroom with vaulted ceilings and high windows, and a circle of chairs for students. — **Affording the Waldorf School of Philadelphia**

**Our tuition is one of the most competitive in the region.** Through a combined strategy of competitive tuition rates, generous tuition assistance, and a partnership with the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia, more than 30% of our families receive support.

Accessibility: A Core Value

Tuition assistance at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia enables the school to live out our core values of making Waldorf education accessible to committed families and maintaining a student body that is socio-economically diverse.

Tuition assistance requests have no impact on admission decisions. Assistance is available for families with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the information you provide the School and Student Services (SSS), including a copy of your most recent 1040 Federal Tax Return.

Our Tuition Assistance Committee considers each family's ability to pay alongside the availability of funds from the Waldorf School of Philadelphia. More students apply for Tuition Assistance than we are able to assist. Consequently, not every accepted student who demonstrates financial need will receive an award. That’s why it’s important to apply early.

The tall spire of the Great Hall at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia.

Tuition Assistance Process

The priority deadline for new and returning students to apply for assistance at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia is January 5th, 2025. Additional awards are based on availability of funds.

Tuition assistance is available to eligible students in Kindergarten and above.

Step 1: Visit the SSS Family Portal and create your account. If you applied for tuition assistance last year, log into the Family Portal using the same email address and password.

Step 2: Submit a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) for the Academic Year 2025-2026. The Waldorf School of Philadelphia code is 4125.

Step 3: Upload and submit your 2023 1040 Federal Tax Return, including all W2s and appropriate schedules. We also request that you submit your 2024 1040 Federal Tax Return once it’s available.

Resources

If you have any questions, please reach out to Maggie Davis, Director of Admissions, at davism@phillywaldorf.com or (215) 248-1662.