List of 11 frequently asked questions.

• Who can I contact if I have questions about tuition or additional costs at Drew?

  Please email Andrea Richerson at tuitionassistance@drewschool.org with any general questions.

• How do you grant tuition assistance?

  Drew's TA (Tuition Assistance) Committee distributes financial aid based on demonstrated need. On average, Drew grants more than $2 million in tuition assistance to support families as they pursue their educational goals.

• What if I receive a tuition that I feel my family cannot afford?

  If you have been accepted with a tuition that you feel is higher than your demonstrated ability to pay, please reach out to Andrea Richerson, Director of Tuition Assistance at tuitionassistance@drewschool.org, as we do have an appeal process for you to follow. You will be required to provide supporting documents if your income has changed since filling out the application initially. We will do our best to meet your needs.

• What is the typical amount of tuition assistance?

  Each family is evaluated individually, so there is no 'typical' amount of TA. The range of TA awarded to Drew families spans from less than 10% of tuition to nearly 100% which means your family could pay anywhere between $1000 to $61,730 a year in tuition based on your need. The process of awarding TA is very deliberate and based on the assumption that each family who enrolls is using their resources to the maximum possible extent.

• Do families with two households need to complete two Clarity applications?

  Yes, each year all parents must complete an application unless there is a court order granting one parent sole physical and legal custody.  Complete confidentiality is assured. The cooperation of all parents is required before Drew will consider aiding a candidate. Consideration of the other custodial or non-custodial parent’s financial status is based upon the belief that a family’s contribution for education is a reflection of the family’s ability to pay, not the willingness to pay.

• What information does Clarity use to determine the Suggested Tuition?

  Clarity takes many factors into account when estimating a family's financial contribution, including income and assets, family size, age of parents, and number of children attending tuition-charging institutions, including colleges and universities. Clarity considers these and other factors and provides every family with a living allowance based on family size. This allowance protects a certain amount of income after a variety of expenses are subtracted from a family's income. A portion of this discretionary income is then suggested as the family's contribution.

• What if my financial circumstances change between January and March?

  If other sources of financial support make it possible for you to enroll without tuition assistance, and you have been offered enrollment, you must contact Andrea Richerson, Director of Tuition Assistance, at tuitionassistance@drewschool.org, or 415.430.3774.
  
  Drew operates under the assumption that families who apply for tuition assistance cannot enroll without this support. Enrollment decisions must meet the March 2025 deadline.

• Will my tuition change next year?

  It may. Drew's tuition assistance is extended to families based on need. Applications are submitted annually so that Drew can assess for an increase or decrease in your TA award based on current needs.

• Will applying for tuition assistance impact the admission decision?

  No. Drew manages the admission process separately from the tuition assistance process. The Admissions Committee works to assess candidates for readiness and best fit for Drew's community and program. The TA Committee works separately to distribute our limited funds to families based on need to those the admissions committee has accepted.

• Who can apply for the laptop reimbursement?

  Any family on Tuition Assistance can submit a receipt for a one-time laptop reimbursement during the 4 years at Drew, up to $800. Please submit receipts to Lena Toms, lenatoms@drewschool.org, in the business office.

• How much of tutoring costs will Drew cover?

  Drew will cover your percentage of aid. Tutoring is $105 per 40-minute session. For example, for a family with 40% tuition assistance, tutoring will be $63 per session. For more details and information about tutoring please contact our Tutoring Coordinator, Jenny (Doherty) Mrozek, jennydoherty@drewschool.org. You can find your percentage of aid on your enrollment contract.