Litchfield Montessori School is proud to remain small enough to focus on each and every child. At the close of the calendar year, the Board of Trustees convenes to set our tuition. To do so, they must balance the financial requirements of sustaining our programming and supporting our talented teachers, while also holding to our mission of keeping a Montessori education affordable. On this page, you can read more about our tuition rates, payment plans, and financial aid offerings.
2024-25 Tuition Rates, Payment Plans, and Financial Aid.
Tuition Rates (Sept 2024- June 2025)
|
Young People's Community (15 Months – 3 Years) |
| Mornings (5 days a week) | $17,500 |
|
Full Day (4 or 5 days a week) |
$19,700 - 20,200 |
|
Children's House (3 – 6 Years) |
| Mornings (5 days a week) | $17,500 |
|
Full Day (5 days a week) |
$20,200 |
| Elementary (6 – 12 Years) |
| Monday – Friday 8:30 – 3:10 | $20,850 |
Tuition Payment Plan
Litchfield Montessori uses Blackbaud (previously SMART) Tuition Plan to provide our school with Payment & Options Plans.
Option A:
Ten (10) monthly payments commencing on the first of July and ending on the first of April. A deposit of $1,000 (applied to the tuition balance) is required at the time of enrollment. An annual service fee of $200 is also applied to this payment option.
Option B:
Pay in three (3) installments - July, November, and February. A deposit of $1,000 (applied to the tuition balance) is required at the time of enrollment. An annual service fee of $100 is also applied to this payment option.
Option C:
Pay your tuition in full on or prior to May 1st and receive a 3% discount. A deposit of $1,000 (applied to the tuition balance) is required at the time of enrollment. Full payment MUST be received on or prior to May 1st to be eligible for this discount. Payments received after May 1st will not be eligible. This payment is made directly to the school.
Financial Aid
The financial aid deadline is February 16th.
Litchfield Montessori School is committed to making a Montessori Education affordable. All families who would like to be considered for financial aid must complete and submit the Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS) available through FAST Financial Assistance. The process includes a detailed application outlining the family’s financial situation, including among other things: assets, debts, property owned, cars, loans, and savings. As well, the family submits tax returns from the previous year, W-2 and 1099 forms. FAST processes your application, then makes a recommendation for each financial aid package to be awarded on a case-by-case basis. This service helps LMS make fair and objective decisions about financial assistance. A family’s application is kept completely private by both FAST and Litchfield Montessori School.
How Do Families Apply?
Step 1: Submit the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) online at FAST Financial Assistance by February 16th.
Step 2: Tax returns must be submitted via FAST by March 15th.
Does Every Family That Applies for Financial Aid Receive an Adjusted Tuition Rate?
Litchfield Montessori School makes its decisions based on the recommendation of FAST. If a family does not qualify for financial aid through FAST’s calculations, they may not receive adjusted tuition. As well, due to budgetary constraints, Litchfield Montessori School may not be able to award financial aid to every student that qualifies.
How is Financial Aid Handled in Situations Where Parents are Separated or Divorced?
Parents/Guardians living in separate households must each submit separate PFS forms. It is expected that both parents contribute to the cost of a child’s education. PFS considers all households’ resources, regardless of legal documents, when determining their ability to pay. If extenuating circumstances make it impossible for all households to submit a PFS to FAST, please contact Betsy Johnson.
What is the Timeline for Notification of Financial Aid?
Re-enrollment and financial aid statements will be mailed in March for all those meeting the February 16 deadline. After that, notification will happen on a rolling basis.
If there are funds remaining after the closing date, we may consider late applications. Please contact Betsy Johnson at [email protected] if you’d like to apply for financial aid after February 16th.
