Purnell provides an all inclusive, quality education that includes extracurricular activities at no additional charge. Enrichment, Self Discovery, College Prep, Learning Support, Interscholastic Athletics, and Studio and Performing Arts are all an important part of the tuition rates listed below. Boarding is also included in the 5 and 7-Day rates.
| Boarding Student (7-Day) | $73,400 |
| Boarding Student (5-Day) | $70,700 |
| Day Student | $53,800 |
Affordability
We are aware that tuition is a significant expense for our families. In addition to financial aid, payment plans, and loans, there are a number of other possibilities that may be available to you.
Please be aware that tuition does not only cover academics, but access to psychological and social services, reading and learning specialists, and a full selection of athletic and extra-curricular activities.
If you have any preliminary questions about any of the items above, please contact the Admissions Office. We are here to help!
Purnell Plus
Purnell Plus is a fee-based suite of services that enhance the emotional care provided to students. Our inclusive approach ensures a natural flow of social and academic integration with the full student body. Purnell Plus students receive the college preparatory academics, learning support, advisory, experiential learning, student life, and extracurricular opportunities that all Purnell students receive.
Student Incidental Account
A Student Incidental Account is required to cover expenses including, but not limited to:
Incidentals for the school year could vary from as low as $1,500 to as high as $4,500 depending on the student's spending.
Books
A complete set of course books is $200 - $300.
Uniforms
Purnell students are required to wear uniforms. A complete set of uniforms is $200 - $300 and typically includes a blazer, sweater or vest, white Oxford button down shirt, and a kilt. Click here to be directed to Mills Uniform Company for ordering information.
Equestrian Program
Purnell is proud to offer an Equestrian Program in partnership with a local stables. Additional fees apply for transportation, training, and equipment. Please contact Donna Martin for more information about Purnell's equestrian program.
Travel Opportunities
A variety of domestic and international travel opportunities are available to Purnell students through Project Exploration. Travel costs are not included in tuition. Click here to read more about Project Exploration at Purnell.
Tuition Refund Plan
A Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) that protects your financial investment and offers limited benefits in the event your daughter must withdraw from Purnell is optional for families that elect to pay tuition in full in advance, and is required for families taking advantage of payment plans. Please contact the Business Office for more information on this plan.
As part of our commitment to helping qualified students and their families afford a Purnell education, we offer need-based financial aid. To be considered for financial aid, all students must have been accepted for admission or re-enrollment.
Financial aid decisions are made on an annual basis, and we ask that families reapply for aid each year. The Financial Aid Committee then reevaluates student grants. Grant amounts may vary, depending on changes in parents' financial situation.
For more information about financial aid, please contact our Enrollment Coordinator, Noelle Gray, at 908-439-4010 or ngray@purnell.org.
A Purnell School education is an investment in your daughter and her future. We are mindful of the sacrifices that families make to support their children in receiving the best possible education. Therefore, we have developed several payment options to allow a wide variety of families and their daughters to benefit from a Purnell education.
Choosing the plan that is right for you enables you to finance a Purnell education in a manner that suits your family's needs. After reviewing the School's payment plans and loan options, we hope that you will find that the opportunity for your daughter to receive a quality education is attainable.
Payment In Full
Our Early Payment Plan allows you to make a one-time payment of Tuition and Fees, in full, on or before June 1.
Our Payment Plans are managed by Tuition Management Services (TMS). To sign up for a payment plan please fill out and return the TMS form included with the Purnell contract.
TMS Payment Plan #1
Pay 70% of the Tuition and Fees plus the cost of the Tuition Refund Plan by June 1 and pay the remaining 30% by December 1. This is a very popular plan for those with seasonal incomes or for families needing more flexibility in the payment schedule.
TMS Payment Plan #2
Pay 70% of the Tuition and Fees plus the cost of the Tuition Refund Plan by June 1 and pay the remaining 30% in equal installments over 5 months beginning September 1 and ending January 31.
TMS Payment Plan #3
The balance of the Tuition and Fees after the initial deposit is paid will be divided into 10 equal monthly installments beginning April 1 and ending January 1.
Make a payment on your existing TMS payment plan.
Independent low-interest loans with agreeable repayment schedules are available through local lending institutions:
Tuition Deposits
Purnell School requires a non-refundable deposit of $5,000 for all students. The deposit will reserve space for the upcoming school year. Tuition deposits are non-refundable after the beginning of March in a given school year.
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