Affordability
INVEST IN YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE
At Roycemore School, we value each member of our community and the unique contribution each student makes to our collective excellence. We are among the most diverse independent schools in our region, and we believe racial, cultural, and economic diversity enriches our school. Because Roycemore is committed to remaining accessible and affordable to families from a wide range of economic backgrounds, we use a sliding scale tuition model that applies a tuition range based on each family’s particular circumstances.
Our extraordinary financial commitment to the tuition assistance program seeks to sustain access to Roycemore for diverse and qualified students.
- 50% of our currently enrolled students receive some tuition reduction.
- We use a sliding scale tuition model to personalize a tuition process that takes into account each family’s unique details.
Decisions about admission and financial aid are two separate application processes. Returning families requesting consideration for financial aid are required to reapply annually as part of the re-enrollment process in January of each year. All financial information provided is held in strict confidence.
2024-2025 Tuition
| Grade | Tuition |
|---|---|
|
3-day PK3 half-day
|
$6,430
|
|
3-day PK3 full-day
|
$12,215
|
|
5-day PK3 and PK4 half-day
|
$10,215
|
|
5-day PK3 and PK4 full-day Kindergarten
|
$20,432
|
|
Grades 1-4
|
$24,663
|
|
Grades 5-8
|
$29,060
|
|
Grades 9-12
|
$33,318
|
Click here for a full description of tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 school year.
Financial Aid Requirements
To help us objectively calculate what a family is able to contribute to educational expenses, families are asked to complete an online application through Clarity.
Roycemore uses the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. To get started, please go to Clarity and create an account. You are able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752.
Clarity Family Application Guide 2025-2026
Clarity Quick Reference Guide 2025-2026
Scholarships and Financial Resources
The Robert Eisner Distinguished Scholar Program rewards academic excellence and recognizes truly outstanding 9th and 10th graders with a full-tuition, renewable scholarship for up to four years.
Learn more about the Robert Eisner Distinguished Scholar Program.
The mission of the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund is to give high school scholarship assistance and educational support to Chicago students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
HFS Chicago Scholars provides high school scholarships and mentoring to economically disadvantaged, at-risk Chicago inner-city students who show academic leadership and promise.
Northwestern University is a special partner with deep roots in our local community. Roycemore offers priority enrollment and a 15% discount on tuition to all Northwestern University employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
To apply, you will need to submit an online application through Clarity. You will need a copy of your most recent federal 1040 tax form and W2 wage statements.
Roycemore offers one or more Eisner Scholarships for Upper School students each year. The Robert Eisner Distinguished Scholar Program rewards academic excellence and recognizes truly outstanding 9th and 10th graders with a full-tuition, renewable scholarship.
All families who currently receive financial aid must reapply each year. Our Access and Affordability Committee will attempt to keep a family’s tuition at a similar level each school year as long as no major changes have occurred in the family’s financial situation during the previous year.
We require that both the custodial and the non-custodial parent (or both co-custodial parents) complete and submit an application through Clarity.