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tuition and fees

The decision to invest in an independent school education is a meaningful one and can have a profound impact on your child’s future.

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At Asheville Waldorf School, we are guided by the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, which views tuition not as a transaction, but as a shared contribution toward creating a stable and nurturing environment where true learning can unfold. Families support the life of our school in many ways—through program fees, fundraising, volunteer efforts, and by sharing their positive experiences within the community. Parent participation is an essential part of what makes our school thrive.

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Grades 2026-2027 Tuition Rates

Early Childhood (Kindergarten) 2026-2027 Tuition Rates

Asheville Waldorf School uses a tier-based tuition structure.
Our Tier-Based Tuition system was developed to:

  • Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our school

  • Create a more equitable and transparent financial aid process

  • Maintain accessibility for current families

  • Expand access to Waldorf education

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For more information on Tuition Assistance, please visit our Tuition Assistance page.

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​10-MONTH PAYMENT PLAN

To support families in planning ahead, AWS offers a 10-month tuition schedule for 2026-2027 that runs from June 5, 2026 through April 5, 2027, with no payment due in March 2027.​

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FEES​

​In addition to tuition, families are responsible for the following:

  • Application & Enrollment Fees:

    • A $125 non-refundable application fee is due for each new family applying to AWS. The Application Fee amount is not adjustable and only paid once.  

    • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 

    • Re-Enrollment Fee: $300 if Enrollment Agreement is completed by February 15, 2026, and Enrollment Fee is paid by March 31, 2026

      • $500 if Enrollment Agreement is completed after February 15, 2026 or Enrollment Fee is paid after March 31, 2026 

  • Practical Arts Fees for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade: $200 per student

  • Withdrawal Fee: If your child withdraws after the 6-week trial period, a withdrawal fee of 25% of the remaining tuition for the year will be due. Please let us know at least two weeks before withdrawing. 

  • Administrative Bookkeeping Fee:​ $450.00 for any family that elects to be on a payment plan AND who does not provide a CC or ACH for automatic payments. 

  • Credit/Debit Card Payment Processing Fees:​ Vary (2.5% - 3%, depending on the card). No fee for payment processing via ACH.

  • Payment Set Up Fee: Clarity charges a payment set-up fee, due when you set up your Tuition Contract:

    • $0 for 1 payment

    • $25 annually per family for 2 payments or 

    • $50 annually per family for 3-10 payments.

  • Third-Party Fees: $65 Financial Aid Application Fee (Clarity)

 

For more information on Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance, please visit our Tuition Assistance page.

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​​​IMPORTANT DATES:

January 16 - Priority Admissions Begins for New Students

January 31 - Priority Financial Aid Deadline Through Clarity

February 16 - Priority Admissions Deadline for New Students (Applications submitted by this day will be given priority consideration)

February 2 - NC Opportunity Scholarship Online Application Opens

March 1 - AWS awards Priority Financial Aid packages through Clarity

March 2 - NC Opportunity Scholarship Application Deadline

March 15 - Tuition Freeze Deadline (For returning families- fee & 10% deposit must be paid through Clarity by this date)

June 5 - First tuition payment is due for the ‘26-’27 school year. Tuition agreements must be signed by this date.

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