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Tuition and Financial Aid

The Spence School has a strong and longstanding commitment to enroll students with great potential regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $71,185.00. Tuition includes all program costs, including books, class trips, and meal services. Currently, one in five Spence students receive Financial Aid, and the School allocates $8.1 million annually to need-based Financial Aid to make Spence accessible to a range of families. 

Tuition 2026-2027

$71,185
The tuition is inclusive of all program costs, including books, class trips, and meal services. The only exceptions are nominal fees:
Parents’ Association Dues (per family): $50
Class Dues (per child): $75
Registration Fee: $75

Payment Options
After the Initial Deposit of 20%
Annual: June 1st 80% Tuition
Semi-Annual: June 1st 70%, November 1st 10%
Monthly - May: December over 8 months (80%)


Questions?

We would be delighted to speak with you to answer any questions about Financial Aid or how to proceed with Clarity. Please contact us anytime at 212-710-8140 or via email: msanchez@spenceschool.org

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  • $8.5 million

    is allocated annually in Financial Aid 

  • One in Five

    students receive Financial Aid

  • Average financial grant:

    $55,033
    GRANT RANGE: $9,700-$70,473
Spence processes its financial aid application through Clarity. Clarity’s application is available in both English and Spanish. The application takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is mobile-friendly. The application fee is $65, and you may share your application with additional schools that accept Clarity at no additional charge. Clarity offers a step-by-step guide to support families through the process, and you may email questions to support@claritytuition.com in both English and Spanish.

Learn how to get started with the Clarity Quick Reference Guide in English and Spanish. 
The deadline for the financial aid application is December 1, 2026.

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  • New Families - Financial Aid Application

    1. Complete the application through Clarity between September 1 and December 1. 
    2. Once accepted, submit the following to Clarity by June 1
      • A copy of this year’s W-2 and/or 1099 tax forms
      • A copy of this year’s U.S. Individual or Joint Tax Return (Form 1040) including all schedules

  • Current Families - Annual Renewal

    1. Complete and submit your Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) by December 1.
    2. Submit the required supporting documents to Clarity by December 1.
More About Financial Aid at Spence
To learn more about matters that the Financial Aid Committee takes into consideration in establishing financial assistance for families and about expenses (incidentals) that are included in your financial aid package, please use the following link: Financial Aid Policy and Procedures.


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