Affording a Windward Education
As part of its mission, the School is committed to making a Windward education accessible for all who need it, and we hope that any student who needs Windward and fits the admissions criteria, applies.
- Each year, Windward provides more than $7M in tuition assistance.
- Around 18-20% of Windward families receive tuition assistance annually.
- The application for tuition assistance is 100% confidential and is independent from the admissions application.
- Tuition is awarded based solely on financial need of the family, not on academic performance or other merits.
Tuition for 2022-2023:
$66,900
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Tuition Assistance Frequently Asked Questions
- How is tuition assistance awarded?
- Who may apply for tuition assistance?
- Does applying for tuition assistance influence the admission decision?
- How do I apply for tuition assistance?
- Do I have to apply for tuition assistance before I know my child has been admitted?
- How is financial need determined?
- Is tuition assistance automatically renewed each year?
- What happens if the parents/guardians are divorced or separated?
- What is the deadline for applying for tuition assistance?
- My spouse does not work. How will that affect my tuition assistance award?
- I never do my taxes until close to the April 15 deadline. How will this affect my tuition assistance award?
- When will I be notified of my award?
- Is it possible to appeal the tuition assistance allocation?
- Can I deduct tuition paid to The Windward School on my taxes?
How is tuition assistance awarded?
Who may apply for tuition assistance?
Does applying for tuition assistance influence the admission decision?
How do I apply for tuition assistance?
Do I have to apply for tuition assistance before I know my child has been admitted?
How is financial need determined?
Is tuition assistance automatically renewed each year?
What happens if the parents/guardians are divorced or separated?
What is the deadline for applying for tuition assistance?
My spouse does not work. How will that affect my tuition assistance award?
I never do my taxes until close to the April 15 deadline. How will this affect my tuition assistance award?
When will I be notified of my award?
Is it possible to appeal the tuition assistance allocation?
Can I deduct tuition paid to The Windward School on my taxes?
For further assistance, please contact Dr. Erik Bennett, Tuition Assistance Director, at
(914) 949-6968 ext. 1271 or email ebennett@thewindwardschool.org.