Elementary Tuition

2025-2026
Elementary Tuition

Fiddlehead’s Elementary program uses a flexible tuition system called the “Family Financial Commitment Plan” to make Montessori education accessible to families from different economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. This plan helps meet part of the school’s budget through "Contracted Fees," which are calculated based on each family’s financial situation.

Instead of a fixed tuition, each family’s Contracted Fee is determined on a sliding scale. The maximum fee is set annually by the school’s Board of Directors.

To figure out your Contracted Fee, all Elementary families need to fill out a Family Financial Worksheet (FFW) when enrolling and every year after. This form helps determine the Financial Tier for contracted fees based on household income. While filling out the Family Financial Worksheet is encouraged, families can choose not to share financial information by signing a Waiver, agreeing to pay the highest tuition fee for the year.

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  • A discount may be available for additional siblings.

  • $100.00 discount if tuition is paid in full by October 1st.

  • Scholarships are available for enrolled families in need of financial assistance (see details below).

Financial Responsibilities (non-refundable)

  • Application Fee: $100 due with the Student Application to place your child in our Elementary waiting pool.

  • Annal Enrollment Fee: $100 due upon enrollment.

  • Tuition deposit: A deposit equal to one month's tuition is due upon enrollment. This deposit will be applied toward June tuition or a transition fee if the family decides to withdraw after July 1.

Additional Information

  • Tuition is due the first calendar day of each month. A late fee of $25.00 will be charged for payments received after the 5th.

  • Tuition is not discounted for school or family vacations, illnesses, or holidays.

  • By signing the Tuition Agreement, you agree to pay monthly or annually until the full annual tuition for the stated academic year is paid.

  • There is a transition fee equal to one month’s tuition for withdrawals.

  • An unpaid tuition balance will prevent Fiddlehead from releasing academic files, re-enrolling, or continuing services for your child.

  • Tuition is updated annually.

Fiddlehead Scholarship program

This is a need-based scholarship that supports families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please answer YES to the question in the Application form. The Scholarship Application will only be sent to families who express interest in applying. The application deadline is April 30. Families will be notified of scholarship decisions by May 16.

As a 501c3 non-profit organization, Fiddlehead Montessori School admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or disability, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. 

It does not discriminate based on attributes described above in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, hiring practices, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.