Financial Aid FAQs

Yes. Financial aid eligibility is based upon income from the previous year, and as a result, families must submit a Clarity Application and a copy of their tax return for every year the student is enrolled.

Yes. For a full description of costs please refer to the Winchester Thurston Financial Information sheet.

No. Since many other factors including number of children, assets, and debts go into the financial aid process, there is no one income level that can clearly represent a cut-off for every family.

The financial aid program at WT is supported by tuition dollars and generous contributions of parents, alumnae/i, and trustees who make it possible for bright and talented students to attend our school.

While the primary responsibility for paying tuition rests with the student’s family, the school remains committed to sustaining its reputation for offering a higher-than-average percentage of its students a financial aid award and being accessible for students.