Tuition & Affordability

Carolina Friends School has a long-standing commitment to the founding belief that every child is equally deserving of an inspiring and inclusive education.

Consistent with the values of our community, we have developed a tuition model designed to nurture the goal of creating both access and affordability in a sustainable way for our school.

As our Adjusted Tuition funds are finite, submitting both your financial data and online admission application by our first-round deadlines allows best consideration for our Adjusted Tuition program. If we are able to offer enrollment, your Adjusted Tuition amount will be reflected on your enrollment contract. See Adjusted Tuition Questions for more details.

Our child is having a profoundly good experience in all areas, and shares that with us freely, frequently and without provocation. Our family could not be happier with Carolina Friends School. We're grateful for all the school does to make this experience such a significant positive in our lives. Upper School Parent

Quick Tuition Facts

What is Adjusted Tuition, and how does it work at CFS?

Adjusted Tuition is Carolina Friends School's need-based financial support program. Rather than a traditional financial aid model, CFS uses a tuition model designed to create both access and affordability. Not all families choose to apply for adjusted tuition. For those that do, their tuition is individually calculated based on their full financial profile — including assets, expenses, liabilities, debts, family size, and number of children in tuition-paying schools. Every family contributes something; tuition is never free.

How do I apply for Adjusted Tuition at Carolina Friends School?

There are two parallel steps: complete the online admission application through the CFS admissions portal, and submit your financial information through Clarity, CFS's secure financial data partner. Submitting both by the first-round deadlines gives your family the best consideration for adjusted tuition funds, as the program budget is limited.

Does applying for Adjusted Tuition affect my child's admission application?

No. Admission applications are evaluated entirely on their own merit by the Admission Committee for each school division. A family's financial situation is not discussed during admission deliberations. However, if the adjusted tuition budget cannot cover a family's demonstrated need, that family may be placed in an adjusted tuition wait pool while additional funds are sought.

Can I apply for a merit-based scholarship?

No. All tuition adjustments at Carolina Friends School are need-based. Adjustments are determined solely through careful review of the financial profile submitted through Clarity.
 

Looking For More Info?

Learn more about our application process, how and when decisions are communicated, and more on our Frequently Asked Questions.