| FS1 | KG1/FS2 | KG2/Y1 | G1/Y2 | G2/Y3 | G3/Y4 | G4/Y5 | G5/Y6 | G6/Y7 | G7/Y8 | G8/Y9 | G9/Y10 | G10/Y11 | G11/Y12 | G12/Y13 |
| 18,700 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 28,700 | 28,700 | 28,700 | 28,700 | 28,700 | 31,800 | 31,800 | 31,800 | 35,250 | 35,250 | 35,250 | 35,250 |
At Sandy Spring Friends School, we strive to be affordable, diverse, culturally competent, and inclusive.
Our annual tuition is not based on what other independent schools charge, or on the notion of “what the market can bear.” We base our cost on what it takes for Sandy Spring Friends School to deliver on our promise. For the past ten years, our tuition has increased by less than 3% per annum. As a result, Sandy Spring Friends School is considerably less expensive than many independent schools in the Washington, D.C. area.
That is not to say that we are inexpensive. Recognizing that our tuition is not accessible to everyone, our financial aid policies strive to provide an opportunity for all families who seek a Friends education to come and explore our school.
SSFS Tuition |
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| Preschool (Ages 3-4) | $18,700 |
| Kindergarten | $24,000 |
| Grades 1-5 | $28,700 |
| Grades 6-8 | $31,800 |
| Grades 9-12 (Day) | $35,250 |
| BOARDING 5-Day (Grades 9-12) | $51,900 |
| BOARDING 7-Day (Grades 9-12) | $64,500 |
Middle School Fees
| Range of expenses for books | $225-$450 |
| Range of expenses per sport (not including special-order gear) | $0-$115 (average ~$45) |
Upper School Fees
| Range of expenses for books | $300-$650 |
| Range of expenses per sport (not including special-order gear) | $0-$115 (average ~$50) |
| Intersession Program (Experiential Learning Program - one to two weeks required annually in March) | Costs range from $0 to $3000, depending on the trip. Current financial aid recipients receive an additional Intersession trip stipend. |
| International Student Program Fee | $3690 (includes health insurance) |
| Young World Leaders Summer Program | $2300 - $4040 depending on boarding option. (YWL is an optional 4-week American Summer Immersion program including travel, accommodations, academic classes, and more.) |
| "Spring to Success" Summer Bridge Program for New International Students | $500 (multi-day academic bridge program scheduled in August for the week before school begins) |
Transportation Fees (Optional)
| Round Trip | $2650 |
| Round Trip - 2nd student | $1590 |
| Round Trip - 3rd student | No Charge |
| One-Way | $1520 |
| One-Way - 2nd student | $910 |
| One-Way - 3rd student | No Charge |
| Per Trip | $16 |
Lower School and Middle School Aftercare (Optional)
The Lower School Aftercare Program is $4600 per student for the current and next academic school year for full-year use (or $1100 for one day/week. See the KIds After Hours (KAH) website's tuition calendar for costs for 2, 3, and 4 days/week). Drop-in rates for aftercare services are also available if needed. More information and online registration is available on the Kids After Hours website. Before care is also available on campus from 7:30-8:00 am at no additional cost.
The Middle School After Care Program is $2280 per student for the full academic school year from 3:40 pm (2:40 pm Wednesdays) through 6:30 pm. The fee may be prorated per trimester ($760/trimester), as well as individual days of the week. Drop-in rates for aftercare and full day care services are available if needed ($26/day). Registration is available through MyBackPack.
Payments to SSFS for Tuition and Fees are paid through FACTS Tuition Management. We offer three payment plans for paying tuition and the deposit with FACTS.
Payments in each plan are calculated after the 9% deposit is paid. There is a $125 annual fee for the monthly payment plan, charged in September. The deposit required at the time of enrollment is applied toward tuition due in either tuition plan. Please note that tuition refund insurance is required for the two-payment plan and the monthly payment plan.
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