Menlo Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid Philosophy

Menlo School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and adheres to its "Principles of Good Practice for Member Schools" with regard to our financial aid policy. All financial aid awards are based exclusively on financial need; in compliance with the NAIS "Principles," we do not offer merit or athletic scholarships.

Menlo School is committed to serving an economically diverse community of students. To this end, the School endeavors to make its education affordable to all who are qualified, regardless of their financial resources.

Menlo's financial aid awards are strictly need-based and can range from a few hundred dollars to close to the full cost of tuition. Because we believe that funding an independent school education should be a high priority, all families are expected to make some contribution to the tuition. The Admissions Committee considers each applicant without knowing whether or not the applicant's family is applying for financial aid. Once students are admitted, the Financial Aid Committee meets to review each financial aid application and to determine the size of each grant.

Please note that Menlo School cannot guarantee the same level of financial aid support beyond a single year and that the Financial Aid Committee reviews each financial aid award annually. Adjustments in an award can occur because of a change in a family’s financial situation. However, barring such a change, Menlo is committed to providing aid during the child’s entire time at the School.

Financial Aid Process

• Request financial aid information by calling Mary Emery at 650-330-2001 ext. 2601.
  
• Financial aid awards are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee (separate from the Admissions Committee) and are based on information provided by the School Scholarship Service which includes data on income, assets, expenses and home equity as well as the family’s most recent tax form.
  
• All financial aid information is strictly confidential.

Please call the Admissions Office at (650) 330-2001 ext. 2600 if you have further questions.

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