The chart below displays what current Brooks families are contributing towards a Brooks education, based on their income bracket. Please remember that, while important, income is only one factor in determining the amount of a family's contribution. There are a number of other factors that influence what a family is asked to contribute, including assets, debts, size of family, and tuition at other schools. Each application for financial aid is unique and is considered as such.

Contribution by Income

Those interested in applying for financial aid should notify the admission office by checking the appropriate box on the inquiry form and on the application. The Clarity Application for financial aid should be submitted by January 15 for new families and by December 31 for returning families. Decisions on financial aid awards accompany acceptances and enrollment contracts.

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No. All financial aid at Brooks is need-based. Brooks School is a member of the Independent School League, which prohibits merit scholarships.

Both parents are expected to contribute to their child’s education. Financial aid is based on ability to pay, not willingness to pay. Therefore, both parents must participate in the financial aid process. Both must complete the Clarity Application. If there are extenuating circumstances that warrant waving this requirement, a written request should be sent to the director of financial aid.

Sending your child to Brooks is a choice. While we do not want parents to experience economic hardship as a result of their child's enrollment, we do expect sacrifices to be made in order to maximize a contribution. For example, we assume that both able-bodied parents will work, unless they have a child at home not yet school age. Otherwise, Brooks may impute an income.

Brooks assigns awards based on demonstrated need as determined by the Clarity Application. Once we determine that need exists, we look for students who will add to our community in significant ways.

Families of returning students who were not previously receiving financial aid may apply if their financial situation changes significantly. Those families should contact the director of financial aid as soon as possible.

We prioritize our financial aid in the following order: returning students already receiving financial aid, new students, returning students not previously receiving financial aid. We will try to help Brooks families in need, but cannot make guarantees.

There are no specific requirements for students on financial aid. However, all students are expected to work hard, make substantial contributions to the school, and benefit from our academic program.

Each year, you can expect your award to be comparable to prior years but it may be adjusted if your overall financial picture changes significantly (in either direction). We do, in most cases, expect families to be responsible for some portion of tuition increases.

Yes, you can. Please contact Associate Director of Admission and Director of Financial Aid Patrick Foley to provide a detailed explanation of why you are appealing the award, with all relevant and pertinent financial information to support your request. 

Brooks offers three payment plans (all based on net tuition after families pay the 10 percent enrollment or re-enrollment deposit):

• One payment, due on June 15
• Two payments, due on June 15 and November 15
• 10-month payment plan, from May 15 to February 15