Financial Aid

Affording a Barnesville Education

Money should not stand in the way of education. We strive to make a Barnesville education accessible to as many families as possible across Montgomery County, Frederick County, and the surrounding area. We believe our students' experience is made better and our community stronger through a commitment to socioeconomic diversity.

As an independent school education, we support families from a wide range of economic backgrounds. We are committed to helping families find creative, manageable ways to pay for their child’s education. Options you can explore include:

Monthly tuition payment plans
Need-based financial aid
Scholarships and merit awards
Contributions from grandparents or other family members
Tax-advantaged education savings programs
Tuition loans

Cost should never be a roadblock for any family who believes Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is the best environment for their child to learn and grow; therefore, Barnesville School sets tuition below the cost of educating each student. The school also charges a range of tuition based on family need. Our generous supporters see the lifelong benefits of our cross-curricular model and invest in the programs that prepare students for success — on our campus and beyond.

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Need-Based Variable Tuition - Tuition Ranges

Variable Tuition is a need-based tuition assistance program that allows families to apply for reduced tuition, making a Barnesville education accessible to more families.
The ability to adjust tuition based on a family's need not only benefits those families, it enriches the learning community by creating an environment of socioeconomic diversity — one that better prepares students to thrive when they leave our campus.

Variable Tuition Ranges
Variable tuition ranges reflect the additional tuition-reducing impact financial aid can have, depending on each family's financial circumstances.

Middle School
Grades 5 – 8: $11,540-$23,075*

Lower School
Grades 1 – 4: $10,765-$21,525*
Kindergarten: $9,025-$18,050*

Preschool
Pre-Kindergarten (M – F/AM only): $10,675**

Early Childhood (M – F/AM only): $10,675**
Early Childhood (T – TH/AM only): $6,425**

*Parents who choose NOT to apply for variable tuition, or who have no demonstrated need as determined by Schools and Student Services (SSS), pay the full tuition.
**Variable tuition is not available for Preschool (Early Childhood or Pre-K) programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships

Scholarships may help offset the cost of your child’s private education. We are pleased to offer the Cohen Scholarship for Academic Achievement to rising and new 6th grade students with exceptional academic achievement.