All financial assistance applicants must complete the TADS worksheet for financial aid. Families must also submit electronically, by fax, or by mail directly to TADS a complete copy of the previous year's tax return and W-2 forms. Parents who own their own business are required to submit the appropriate business returns as well.

For new students, families will be notified of financial assistance awards along with their admissions decision in early March. Families who are already enrolled at the School are notified of their financial assistance awards in late February. 

Yes. You can expect to receive the same percentage of assistance, but we ask families to reapply as financial situations may change from year to year. Your award would only be adjusted to accommodate a drastic change in your financial situation. 

Financial assistance awards are direct grants that require no repayment. Financial assistance awards can range from $2,500 to covering 85% of tuition. The average award is approximately $15,000.

Parents may spread their tuition payments throughout the academic year, and tuition payments can be made in one, two, ten, or twelve installments.  More detailed information about payment options is available from the Business Office and is included with letters of acceptance.

All of the financial assistance awards at Capitol Hill Day School are need-based. TADS processes the information you provide on the parents’ financial statement to determine what you can afford to pay for your child’s education. TADS balances income, assets, liabilities, family size, and the number of children you have in schools that charge tuition against taxes and living costs in making its recommendation. The School uses the TADS recommendation to determine the award amount needed to offset the cost of tuition. 

We expect both parents to supply financial information and to contribute to the cost of their child’s education. Parents who find themselves in unusual circumstances should contact the School’s chief financial officer.