Applying for Tuition Assistance (Read More)

You may begin applying for tuition assistance now following the process described below. To be considered for tuition assistance, your online application and all required supporting documents are due on the following dates:
 
Returning families applying for Tuition Assistance
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
 
New families applying for Tuition Assistance
Application Deadline: January 1, 2024
 
We begin to process new families’ tuition assistance requests in January, as soon as all required forms have been received, therefore it is in your best interest to complete and submit the necessary documents as soon as possible. Late requests for aid will be considered only if funds are still available. If you have any questions related to the tuition assistance process, please contact Nan Bussey, nbussey@shipleyschool.org, 610-525-4300 ext. 4183 or Laura Brower lbrower@shipleyschool.org 610-525-4300 ext. 4118.
 
Please note that admission applications are read without regard for a family’s ability to pay. Only in the final phase is the selection process need aware as the Admission Committee weighs its decision against available funds.
 
To begin your application for the coming school year, please follow the steps below:
 
  1. Complete the online application using Clarity Tuition.
    The application typically takes less than 20 minutes to complete and is mobile friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time.
  2. Once you have completed the application there is a $60 fee to submit. You can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity application for no additional charge. Use the dropdown menu in the application to select additional schools.
Download the Clarity Application Guide.
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The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.