Affording Key

Key-Wee & Pre-School

$ 8,800 3 days (Tues, Wed, Thurs) 8:30 to 12:00
$11,280 3 days (Tues, Wed, Thurs) 8:30 to 3:10
$14,665 5 days 8:30 to 12:00
$16,320 5 days 8:30 to 12:00 with 2 days extended to 3:10
$17,145 5 days 8:30 to 12:00 with 3 days extended to 3:10
$18,800 5 days 8:30 to 12:00 with 5 days extended to 3:10
After School Program available until 5:30 p.m. (see below)

Pre-Kindergarten (5-day program only)

$14,665 - 5 days 8:30 to 12:00
$16,320 - 5 days 8:30 to 12:00 with 2 days extended to 3:10
$17,145 - 5 days 8:30 to 12:00 with 3 days extended to 3:10
$18,800 - 5 days 8:30 to 12:00 with 5 days extended to 3:10
After School Program available until 5:30 p.m. (see below)

Kindergarten (5-day program only)

$19,330 - 5 days 8:30 - 3:10
Free Before School Care starting at 7:30 a.m. (see below)
After School Program available until 5:30 p.m. (see below)

Grade Fee

The grade fee covers additional expenses for which many schools bill separately, as incurred over the year.
$350 for Key-Wee, Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten
$400 for Kindergarten

Tuition Discount(s) for Siblings

A 5% tuition credit is allowed for the third child enrolled; 10% is allowed for the fourth child enrolled. The tuition credit is applied to the youngest child and does not apply to financial aid recipients.

Grades 1-4

$25,760 - 8:25 - 3:15
After School Program available until 5:30 (see below)
Free Before School Care starting at 7:30 (see below)

Grade Fee

The grade fee covers additional expenses for which many schools bill separately, as incurred over the year.
$705 for Lower School

Tuition Discount(s) for Siblings

A 5% tuition credit is allowed for the third child enrolled; 10% is allowed for the fourth child enrolled. The tuition credit is applied to the youngest child and does not apply to financial aid recipients.

Grades 5-8

$28,505 - 8:20 - 3:15

Organized sports are available to all Middle School students starting in Grade 6, all three seasons. There are no additional fees for participation in organized sports.
After School Program available until 5:30 (see below)

Grade Fee

The grade fee covers additional expenses for which many schools bill separately, as incurred over the year.
$1,000 for Middle School

1:1 Laptop Program

Fifth and sixth grade students use School-issued Chromebooks which are kept at Key; students in grades seven through twelve will need to bring their own laptop to school each day. View required specifications here.

Tuition Discount(s) for Siblings

A 5% tuition credit is allowed for the third child enrolled; 10% is allowed for the fourth child enrolled. The tuition credit is applied to the youngest child and does not apply to financial aid recipients.

Grades 9-12

$30,075 - 8:20 - 3:20
In addition to after school athletics and other co-curricular activities, the Science and Library Center is open to Upper School students for supervised study after school until 7:00 p.m. from August through April, and until 5:30 p.m. for May and June. There are no additional fees for these services.

Grade Fee

The grade fee covers additional expenses for which many schools bill separately, as incurred over the year.
$1,000 for Upper School

1:1 Laptop Program

Fifth and sixth grade students use School-issued Chromebooks which are kept at Key; students in grades seven through twelve will need to bring their own laptop to school each day. View required specifications here.

Tuition Discount(s) for Siblings

A 5% tuition credit is allowed for the third child enrolled; 10% is allowed for the fourth child enrolled. The tuition credit is applied to the youngest child and does not apply to financial aid recipients.

Kindergarten - Grade 4

7:30 - 8:10 a.m. Monday through Friday provided at no additional cost.

Key-Wee - Grade 8

3:15 - 5:30 - Monday through Friday $3,045
3:15 - 5:30 - 3 days per week $1,825 (M/W/F or T/W/Th)
3:15 - 5:30 - 2 days per week $1,220 (T/Th)

Options

Middle School - Grades 5 through 8 - $1,015 by trimester
Middle School - Grades 5 through 8 - $ 15.00 per hour

While not part of Key's After School Program, organized sports are also available to all Middle School students starting in 6th grade, all three seasons. There are no additional fees for participation in organized sports.

Textbooks

Required textbooks in grades 7-12 may be purchased or rented at your favorite online retailer or store. Textbook lists are posted annually in June.

Elective Services

Fees for optional services, such as the After School Program, Private Music Lessons, and the Tuition Refund Plan.

To apply for financial aid for the 2020-2021 school year, parents must complete an online Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) through the NAIS School and Student Services (SSS). Key School’s code is 4372.

• 2017 and 2018 Federal Income Tax Returns (IRS 1040) with all attached schedules (1 for joint; 2 if filed separately) - Due January 15, 2020
• 2018 W-2 form and/or 1099 form - Due January 15, 2020
• 2019 W-2 form and/or 1099 form - Due February 4, 2020
• 2019 Tax Returns - Due April 15, 2020

Please contract Director of Financial Aid, Cheryl Martin should you have questions (cmartin@keyschool.org; 410.263.9231 ext. 1225).

• 2018 Federal Income Tax Return (IRS 1040) with all attached schedules
  (1 for joint; 2 if filed separately) - Due December 2, 2019 if not already on file
• 2019 W-2 form and/or 1099 form - Due February 4, 2020
• 2019 Tax Returns - Due April 15, 2020

Please contract Director of Financial Aid, Cheryl Martin should you have questions (cmartin@keyschool.org; 410.263.9231 ext. 1225).

• 2017 and 2018 Federal Income Tax Return (IRS 1040) with all attached schedules
  (1 for joint; 2 if filed separately) - Due December 2, 2019
• 2019 W-2 form and/or 1099 form - Due February 4, 2020
• 2019 Tax Returns - Due April 15, 2020

Please contract Director of Financial Aid, Cheryl Martin should you have questions (cmartin@keyschool.org; 410.263.9231 ext. 1225).

• The Key School uses the needs analysis of the School and Student Services (SSS) to estimate the family contribution.

• The Key School does not consider financial need in the assessment of the applicant’s eligibility for admission.

• While generous, Key's financial aid budget may preclude the School's ability to admit and fund all qualified applicants.

• Applicants may be put on a wait list for further review should funds become available.

• The School expects both parents to contribute to tuition. If a parent makes the decision not to work, the School may impute an annual income for a non-working parent, after the youngest child in the family reaches kindergarten age.

• In the case of divorce or separation, the School requires both parents to complete the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and submit all tax returns and supporting documentation.

• Financial aid is available to students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

• Key School safeguards the confidentiality of all financial aid information supplied by applicants and does not in any way identify recipients of financial aid. Families are informed that publicizing an award in any way is inappropriate and is in violation of School policy.