Financial Aid

Winchester Thurston School is committed to maintaining a socioeconomically diverse student body by providing a need-based financial aid program to assist parents whose children would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend our private school. Parents who believe their children are eligible for admission, but cannot afford to pay full tuition, should consider applying for WT scholarships and financial aid for private school.

Financial Aid Application Process

WT works with a third-party organization called the Clarity Tuition, which evaluates a student’s eligibility for financial aid through an online application called Clarity Application. While Clarity Tuition recommends an amount each family can pay towards tuition, the school’s Financial Aid Committee makes the final decision regarding award amounts. 

Financial Aid Timeline: 

December 1st
All new families who have requested financial aid information will have received the link to the Clarity Tuition online financial aid application. 

January 1st
Submission deadline for the Clarity Application 

February/March
Newly admitted and returning students' families receive notification of financial aid awards with their acceptance letters from the Director of Financial Aid. 

Selection

Although applications for financial aid to our private school in Pittsburgh exceed our available resources, we award financial aid grants to as many students as possible, choosing those students who are highly qualified and most compatible with the mission of Winchester Thurston School.

Questions about Financial Aid and Scholarships?

If you have any questions about our private school financial aid options, please contact Scot Lorenzi, Director of Upper School Admission and Director of Financial Aid at 412-578-3738 or lorenzis@winchesterthurston.org. You can also request more information on our website. 

The Clarity Tuition Family Application Guide is a helpful resource for navigating the Financial Aid process.