TUITION & NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
TUITION
Tuition for the Mountain School Fall ‘24 and Spring ‘25 Semesters is $38,000, plus an activities fee of $500.
DEPOSIT
The deposit required to accept your place at the Mountain School is 15% of your family’s tuition bill, after financial aid has been applied. This deposit is credited to your overall tuition balance and is non-refundable.
Payment Plans
The Mountain School offers payment plans beginning in May 2024. Tuition can be paid in up to ten monthly installments, to be completed by February 2025.
Need Based Scholarships
Students who wish to apply for need-based scholarships provide a Parent Financial Statement, including supporting documents, through the SSS portal: https://sssandtadsfa.my.site.com/familyportal, using school code 3537. This statement is due at the same time as the student’s portion of the application, February 15, 2024.
In the 2023-24 admissions season, 40% of accepted students were offered a need-based scholarship. We do not offer merit-based scholarships, since all students who come to the Mountain School are academically motivated.
Additional Costs of Attendance
We require all students who attend the Mountain School to have active health insurance. If you do not have health insurance, plans can be purchased through the school.
Travel costs to the Mountain School vary depending on where you live. Family is invited to attend Opening Day and Closing Day. During the semester, there is one break (Thanksgiving or Spring Break) that all students travel home for. For students receiving a 100% scholarship, the Mountain School covers travel costs for the student and a family member.
TMS has gear libraries. While students are welcome to bring their own gear (boots, packs, etc.) we have sufficient cold-weather gear and camping equipment for all students.
Books and course materials are included in the Activities Fee.
Partnerships with Sending Schools
Many private schools who have sent students to the Mountain School in the past support a student’s experience by waiving the home school tuition while the student is away.
In some cases, your private school may forward your financial aid to the Mountain School to add to what TMS is able to offer you.
If you are not sure of your school’s policies, you can reach out to your advisor or check with us by emailing admissions@mountainschool.org.