Tuition & Financial Aid

At Friends School of Portland, we understand that choosing an independent school is a significant investment for families. We are committed to keeping our education accessible to a wide and diverse range of families through our approach to tuition and financial aid.

Tuition

Tuition rates at the Friends School of Portland are set each January and published to families in early February. The tuition rates for the 2026-27 school year are:

• Grades 1-8: $24,460

• Kindergarten: $21,825

• Preschool Full Day or Mornings:

  • 5 days/mornings: $18,820/ $14,915

  • 3 days/mornings: $14,820/ $11,560

  • 2 days/mornings: $11,465/ $8,570

A variety of tuition payment plans are available to suit different family needs and circumstances.

Friends School of Portland is a non-profit organization. We are committed to keeping costs as low as possible while providing competitive salaries that attract and retain excellent teaching staff and maintaining our school campus.

Financial Aid

We believe that a diverse community creates a richer educational experience for every student. Bringing together families with different experiences, perspectives, and circumstances helps students learn from one another and better understand the world around them. One way we seek to build a vibrant community is by offering financial aid to our K-8 students and families.

• ‍ ‍ More than one-third of our student body receives financial aid each year.

• The average aid award is approximately $12,000.

At this time, financial aid is not available for preschool students.

Applying for Financial Aid

We encourage all families who believe they might benefit from financial aid to apply.

Friends School of Portland uses the FACTS system to assess and award need-based financial aid. The financial aid application asks parents to share their own assessment of their financial need and to supply federal income tax documentation. FACTS uses this data to estimate a family’s ability to contribute toward tuition. A Financial Aid Committee then uses this information to make financial aid awards and offers, in accordance with Friends School of Portland policy. Financial aid decisions are always made independent of, and after, admissions decisions.

New and returning families are invited and encouraged to apply for financial aid each year. Families receive notice of their financial aid awards by mail, along with their enrollment or re-enrollment agreements. Families are able to appeal aid decisions and invited to clarify any changes in their circumstances or factors they would like reconsidered.

• The financial aid application will open on December 1.

• The deadline for applying for financial aid for the 2027-28 school year is Friday, January 29, 2027.