Affording Town
Tuition at Town is all-inclusive—meaning it covers everything from transportation costs to books, meals, field trips, and more. You’ll find the full list of benefits below. We work hard to manage costs for families, and we’re proud to say that our tuition is the lowest in our peer set of independent schools in New York City.
Tuition for 2024-25:
Nursery 3: $38,900
Monday-Friday, 8:15am - 12:00pm (optional no-cost extended day until 2:30pm)
Nursery 4: $38,900
Monday-Friday, 8:15am - 2:30pm
K - 8th Grade: $60,200
Kindergarten
Monday-Friday, 8:15am - 2:30pm
1st - 8th grades
Monday-Friday, 8:10am - 3:30pm
Tuition includes:
- All books and school supplies
- Fees for field trips, including overnight trips
- Breakfast for Early Risers, Lunch & snacks for all students
- Early drop-off for students as early as 7:30 am
- Extended day for Nursery 3 from noon to 2:30 pm
- Free Clubhouse, our primary afterschool program for all students
- Technology, including iPads/Laptops, which are issued to 4th - 8th grade students for use at school and home during the school year
- Instruments and equipment for students choosing to participate in band and/or chorus
- Athletics: Uniforms, equipment, and transportation are provided for all students participating in Town sports teams
- Bus transportation: Town bus service is at no additional cost to families. We have bus routes from Brooklyn, downtown Manhattan, and the east and west sides from 125th street south. Additional routes may also be available through the New York City DOE. Routes and coverage change yearly
Additional costs may apply for Postscripts, our optional class-based after-school program.
Applying for Financial Aid
Overview
Town's current budget for financial aid is $3 million, supporting over 30% of current students with financial assistance. All financial aid at Town is need-based. Financial need is defined as the difference between the costs of a school and the family’s ability to pay for these expenses. Many factors—among them income, expenses, assets, debt, and the number of children attending tuition-charging schools—are considered to determine whether there is a demonstrable need for financial aid. Because these factors constantly shift, families are required to apply for financial aid every year.
Starting this year, we are excited to be partnering with Clarity, a new streamlined financial aid application platform that drastically reduces the amount of time it takes to submit an application by pulling your tax returns directly from the IRS.
Because funds are limited, Town strongly encourages families to apply for financial aid prior to the first-consideration December 15th deadline. Pending availability, the school may accept financial aid applications after this deadline. If you have any questions about the process or eligibility, feel free to schedule a confidential conversation with Gary Mui, Director of Finance.
How to Apply
Important Dates
- FA applications for 2024-25 will be available starting October 16
- FA application deadline is December 1
Each year, the need for assistance exceeds the funds available from the financial aid budget. We strongly recommend that families, both new and returning, adhere to the financial aid deadlines. The Financial Aid Committee will only make award determinations for families whose files are complete and whose accounts are current.
Begin your application
To begin your financial aid application, please click here.
Please note: Financial Aid begins at Kindergarten and is not available for Nursery 3 or Nursery 4 students.
Once you have submitted your financial aid application through Clarity, they will advise you of any additional required documents that are needed to be uploaded to complete your financial aid process. All applicants who successfully complete their financial aid application by the deadline will be considered.
Coverage, Fees & Payments
Financial Aid Coverage
Families receiving financial assistance for tuition fees are also eligible for proportionate assistance for non-tuition expenses including:
- Reduced After School Programs Fees: Postscript and Jr. Postscript are after-school programs offering classes such as woodworking, art, dance, coding, or chess. Clubhouse is an after-school drop-in program open every day (6:00 p.m. Mon-Thur and 5:30pm on Fridays) that features supervised play and arts and crafts with two wonderful faculty members.
- Discounted tickets for the annual Benefit Party and other fundraising events.
- Reduced fees for private music lessons.
Other forms of support may also be available. Please do not hesitate to request a confidential conversation with Gary Mui, Director of Finance.
Overview of Fees & Payments
Admissions Application: $70 (waived for families applying for financial aid)
Financial Aid Application: $60 (automatically waived for families whose income falls below a certain threshold)
Non-Refundable Deposit: A 14% non-refundable deposit is due along with a signed contract to complete enrollment.
Remaining tuition fees are paid through several payment options.
Town offers families the option to select a payment plan that works best for them through TADS, our enrollment and student billing platform. Payment plans for tuition are available from 2 - 10 installments, and the option to select a payment plan, including flexible due dates for payments, is included in families' tuition agreement setup process. There is a one-time $55 fee per family, but no interest charged for the payment plan option.