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Tuition & Financial Aid

We recognize that independent school is a significant investment, one that we deem the most valuable during the foundational childhood years. To ensure that NPS remains an option to families at all socioeconomic levels, we provide over $2 million in need-based financial aid annually.

Tuition 2025-2026

Pre-Kindergarten 3 (Mornings Only)                                                                              $19,482

Pre-Kindergarten 3 (Mornings + 3 Afternoons - Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

 $26,511
Pre-Kindergarten 3 (Mornings + 5 Afternoons) $31,270
Pre-Kindergarten 4 (Mornings + 3 Afternoons - Monday, Wednesday & Friday) $30,530
Pre-Kindergarten 4 (Mornings + 5 Afternoons) $35,376
Kindergarten - Grade 6                                                                             $42,443

Additional Fees

Full Year After 3 Club                                                                       $5,400
Full Year Early Birds $1,065
Parents Association Dues $125 per child
Full Year School Lunch $1,490
After School Classes Varies by Session/Class
Accident Insurance $12.50 per student, covering out of pocket medical expenses resulting from a student accident up to a maximum of $1,000.
Tuition Insurance 1.0% of Tuition Obligation (Mandatory for New Families, Optional for Returning Families)

Payment Plans

NPS uses FACTS Management for tuition invoicing, pressing of payments, and billing of auxiliary programs and incidental expenses. Payment options with FACTS include check processing, ACH Transfer, or credit/debit card. Please note that payments by credit/debit card will incur an additional 2.85% servicing fee. Three- and Ten-Payment Plans incur a one-time service fee of $50 per family when setting up a FACTS account.

NPS offers 3 payment plan options:
1 Payment Due in full in June
3 Payments             Payments in June, September and December
10 Payments Monthly payments beginning in late May or early June, going through late March or early April

 

Financial Aid

We are committed to making our program accessible to families of all socioeconomic backgrounds and strive to provide financial aid grants to all qualified applicants for admission with demonstrated need. We encourage anyone with concerns about affordability to apply for financial aid.

In addition to providing tuition support, our financial aid program offers discounts on additional program fees including Early Birds and After 3 Club, After School Programs, Lunch Program, Community Events and NPS Summer Camp.

In the 2024-2025 School Year:

  • $2.1 million in financial aid grants have been awarded
  • 23% of students receive financial aid
  • $30,391 is the average grant amount, which is 75% of the highest tuition
  • 59% of families receiving financial aid earn a gross income of $200,000 or less
  • The average household income among families receiving financial aid is $158,073

 

How Financial Aid is Determined

All financial aid grants are based on the family's need as determined by NPS and Clarity, a financial aid assessment program. The NPS Financial Aid Committee uses the recommendation from Clarity as a baseline for our own review, so NPS may ask a family to contribute more or less to tuition than what is estimated by Clarity. Every family is asked to contribute a minimum amount toward the cost of an NPS education.
Decisions to admit students to NPS are made without regard to the applicant's financial need. It is often the case that the number of financial aid applicants who qualify for grants may be greater than the amount of funds available. As a result, it is possible to be offered admission to NPS and be placed on a wait list for financial aid.
Families must re-apply for financial aid each year, and the grant amount depends on the family's need and the school's continued resources. Unless your financial situation changes, it is our intent to continue offering financial support at a consistent level year over year.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid

Robin Baker

Robin Baker

Director of Enrollment & Marketing
School: 202-537-7569
Julia Hetherington

Julia Hetherington

Associate Director of Admissions
School: 202-537-7508