Tuition & Financial Aid

2026-2027 Fees & Tuition

We welcome you to the Fees and Tuition page. Here at St. Stephen’s our walk alongside our families is ongoing, so if you have any questions or confusion regarding tuition and assistance, give us a call.

A core element of our mission is to make St. Stephen’s Episcopal School accessible to any child who wishes to attend and a robust financial aid budget supports our commitment to a socio-economically diverse school community.

Tuition

The maximum per child portion of our tuition paid by families remains $8,950. Starting in 26-27, we have adjusted the tuition to equal the cost to educate each child: $12,700. After an in-school discount of $3,750 to all students, the balance of $8,950 is eligible for scholarships paid through Foundations, State and Federal Funds, Fundraisers, and Donations. For accounting purposes, we have set the tuition to the cost to educate, but no current or new families will be charged an increase in the basic tuition rate.

Fees paid to School on FACTS

The steps prior to the filling out the enrollment packet on FACTS include 1) completing an inquiry form; 2) coming by for a tour and meeting us; 3) complete application on FACTS; 4) if school is in session, then your child will spend a day in the classroom with the students who will be your child’s classmates and testing of grade level will be done at that time. 5) It is then time to take the next step toward your child’s future: Enrollment at St. Stephen’s on FACTs. This next step is a commitment we look forward to with you. Along with this commitment, there is a fee to register: $100 per student for both new and returning students.

Fees charged by FACTS

FACTS has fees they charge applicants within the financial process of applying. Some we absorb. There are two we cannot:

  • $45 per family when family submits their Financial Aid Application

  • $55 per family at time family chooses a payment plan

After-school

Offered between 3:15 to 5:30 every day. For more information on our After-School, please go to the drop down under Educational Program on the Front Page of the Website.

  • $1,650 for the school year.

  • $15 per day drop in.

Dual Language – Kindergarten & First Grade

The curriculum for the Dual Language classes is the same as for their counterpart classes at St. Stephen’s. Tuition, discounts and scholarship opportunities are the same as with all our students.

Our plan is to offer Dual Language classes for Second Grade in 2027-28 and Third Grade in the 2028- 29th school years.

Discounts from School to families

  • Upfront discount for all students: $3,750/student

  • Early Bird Registration: $447.50 will be credited to the student’s tuition if enrollment packet is submitted by 04/30/2026.

  • Returning Student Discount: $250 per student

  • Multi-Sibling Discount: $350 for 2nd, 3rd, etc. child in the school

More Information

For information about payment plans and more details about these costs, please email us at office@sseschool.org or call, (717) 238-8590. We stand by to help.

Financial Aid

Approximately two thirds of the student body receive some form of financial aid. Assistance varies according to:

  • Family circumstances as presented and evaluated in their FACTS financial aid application,

  • The school's financial aid policy, and

  • The school's ability to meet requested need.

Financial aid is awarded based on a family's demonstrated need and is employed using objective standards. The SSES Financial Aid Committee uses this information to determine aid based on the committee's guidelines and priorities.

The Financial Aid Committee consists of two members who assist the Head of School in determining the allocation of funds. Families who wish to apply must complete the financial aid application provided by FACTS, our third-party provider. This application must be accompanied by the family’s income documents by the deadlines provided. All information is kept confidential.

As there is a limited amount of funding available, the following criteria has been created for eligibility:

  • Tuition from prior years must be current and/or paid in full.

  • Financial need, as determined by income information from the previous year, will be the basis for consideration.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School does not discriminate in financial aid practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Financial Aid Application Dates

April 30th, 2026
Returning Students

This is the deadline for returning students. If the financial aid application is not filed by this date, families will not benefit from first round funds. The financial aid committee will meet monthly and families will receive notice of their aid amount within two weeks of the financial aid committee's decision.

June 1st, 2026
New Students

The second round of financial aid awards will be determined and distributed for our new families who file the application by this date. Any returning family applications will be accepted and assistance determined according to remaining funds. Families will receive notice of their assistance amount within two weeks of the application’s submission and/or deadline.

New Students after June 1st, 2026

Any financial aid applications that are received after June 1st will be awarded aid based on the amount of funding remaining. Families will receive notice of their aid amount within two weeks of the application’s submission.

To apply for financial aid

You receive instructions on applying for financial aid during the enrollment process on FACTS. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. It may be confusing at first. We are here to help. The school office number is (717) 238-8590, or by email at office@sseschool.org or go to our contact page.

Please note that applications for financial assistance will not be processed until a completed registration form and fee is received.