Tuition
We’re committed to making a Waldorf education accessible. Learn how our flexible tuition model supports families from all walks of life.
Affording River Valley Waldorf School
River Valley Waldorf School offers payment plans and financial aid to help make our school a reality for many families.
Payment Plans
Our Payment Plans allow you the flexibility to pay your tuition in a lump sum, or to spread it across three periodic or ten monthly payments. All families are eligible to enroll in a payment plan.
Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid program is available to Grades families and Early Childhood families who attend our program 5 days a week.
2026-2027 Tuition
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) – $500
Tuition Refund Plan – $350
Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) is required for every student regardless of the payment plan selected. The Tuition Refund Plan premium of $350 will be due with the first tuition payment.
Children 5-years old by June 1st must be enrolled in five full or five half days.
Half Day: 8:30 am–12:30 pm
3-Day – $8,206
5-Day – $13,636
Full-Day: 8:30 am–3:15 pm
3-Day – $11,240
5-Day – $15,865
*In addition to tuition, all families can expect to incur additional costs. These costs are variable and will depend on individual student and family needs. Examples of additional expenses may include, but are not limited to aftercare.
Grades
Grades Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) – $660
Tuition Refund Plan – $350
Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) is required for every student regardless of the payment plan selected. The Tuition Refund Plan premium of $350 will be due with the first tuition payment.
Students must be 6-years old by June 1st to be eligible for 1st grade
Grades 1-5 – $18,118
Grades 6-8 – $18,349
*In addition to tuition, all families can expect to incur additional costs. These costs are variable and will depend on individual student and family needs. Examples of additional expenses may include, but are not limited to field trips, afterschool clubs, and instrumental lessons and rentals.
***Tuition payments made by credit card are subject to a handling fee through the tuition management system. There is a $30 fee for a returned payment. Any exceptions to the regular payment plans or handling of overdue balances must be put in writing and signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the business manager. Reports will not be released from the school on accounts with an overdue balance.
