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.
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.
Asheville Waldorf School uses a tier-based tuition structure.
Our Tier-Based Tuition system was developed to:
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Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our school
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Create a more equitable and transparent financial aid process
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Maintain accessibility for current families
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Expand access to Waldorf education
For more information on Tuition Assistance, please visit our Tuition Assistance page.
ADDITIONAL FEES
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Application Fee: $50 per application
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New Student Enrollment Fee: Kindergarten–Grade 7: $500
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Returning Student Enrollment Fee: Kindergarten–Grade 8: $300
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Financial Aid Processing Fee: Clarity charges a $60 fee to process Financial Aid applications. Create an account on the Clarity Application to get started.
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Late Fees: The first tuition payment is due June 5, 2025. Late payments incur a $50 fee.
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Payment Processing Fees (TADS):
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ACH: $3 per transaction (0.3% for payments over $1,000, max $7)
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Credit/Debit Card: 3% of the total payment amount
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Payment Setup Fee (TADS):
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$20 per family (1–2 payments)
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$58 per family (3–10 payments)
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Withdrawal Policy: After the six-week trial period, a withdrawal fee of 25% of remaining tuition applies. Families are responsible for tuition through the student’s final day of attendance (minimum two weeks after notice).
For more information on Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance, please visit our Tuition Assistance page.
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 16-31, 2025 – Priority Admission Period
January 31, 2025 – Priority Financial Aid Deadline
February 6, 2025 – NC Opportunity Scholarship application open
March 6, 2025 – NC Opportunity Scholarship application deadline
March 15, 2025 – Priority Financial Aid packages are awarded
March 31, 2025 – Tuition Freeze Deadline (To qualify, you must complete your Tuition Agreement and pay a 10% deposit by this date.)
July 5, 2025 – First Tuition Payment due