Tuition & Affordability

Every year the Head of School, Business Office, and Board of Trustees work together to set the school’s tuition. Many factors go into this decision, and the overarching goal is to further the mission of the school. The Board is committed to creating a budget that allows MTS to retain and hire excellent faculty and staff, provide an unparalleled program for our students, and maintain the long-term financial strength of the school.

Tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year is $39,540 for Kindergarten-5th grade and $41,170 for 6th–8th grade.

MTS dedicates over 15% of the operating budget to maintain financial accessibility in our school. We encourage families to apply for financial assistance if they feel affording the full tuition is out of reach.

Financial Assistance

We understand that investing in an independent school education requires deep consideration, planning, and prioritization. Like many independent schools, MTS uses School & Student Services (SSS), a service of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), to evaluate a family’s ability to pay for their child’s education. The SSS Family Portal has many helpful resources, including frequently asked questions.

Please follow the steps below to submit an application for financial assistance. Joelle Dodge, our Director of Finance and Operations is available to answer any questions you may have regarding financial assistance.

Contact Tricia Garcia (tgarcia@mttam.org) in the Admissions Office for an application fee waiver if your financial circumstances so warrant.

Financial Assistance Application Steps

Complete the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) online. The PFS may be completed as early as November 14, 2022 and must be submitted by January 9, 2023. Use School Code 5251 when submitting your PFS. In separated/divorced cases, both parents must submit a PFS.
Upload your 2021 tax returns, including W2’s or 1099’s, to SSS by January 16, 2023. Please include all schedules filed.
When complete, upload your 2022 tax returns, including W2’s or 1099’s, to SSS on or before April 15, 2023. Please include all schedules filed. Families deciding to apply to MTS later in January and February can still be considered for financial assistance after the January 9 PFS deadline. Please be in touch with Joelle Dodge, our Director of Finance and Operations, with any questions or concerns.

Families applying for financial assistance will receive their admission decision and financial assistance decision at the same time. The admissions committee is a separate committee from the financial assistance committee. Financial assistance information is not shared with the admissions committee at any point in the application process.

Financial assistance awards are granted for one year and families reapply for assistance each year. Unless there is a significant change in income or assets, families can expect the same level of assistance to continue from year to year, with a slight increase in line with an annual tuition increase.

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Joelle Dodge

Director of Finance and Operations

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