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Tuition for the 2026–2027 school year is $71,670 and includes lunch, textbooks, educational technology and instructional materials, and required class trips. Need-based tuition assistance (financial aid) is available in Kindergarten through Grade 12 for families who demonstrate financial need.
We are committed to partnering with families as you explore this important educational decision; we know that the decision to enroll your student in a tuition-charging school is a major financial commitment. The information below provides details about tuition, payment options, tuition assistance and the application process.
Tuition
How much is tuition for at The Browning School?
The tuition for the 2026- 2027 academic year is $71,670.
Tuition includes:
Lunch
Textbooks, educational technology and instructional materials
Required class trips
Can Browning School tuition be paid in installments?
A monthly plan allows families to budget their payments over time. Tuition can also be paid in full in two installments. A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of enrollment. Information about tuition payments will be included with your enrollment contract.
What costs are not included in Browning tuition?
Families may incur additional expenses for optional programs and activities, including Encore and after-school programs, pre-season sports camps, spring training, and other non-required trips. Annual Parents Association dues are $150.
Families receiving tuition assistance generally pay the same percentage of covered additional expenses that they pay toward annual tuition; these amounts are determined individually.
“Teachers really know the students here. Some people feel that a rigorous curriculum and love for students are mutually exclusive. But at Browning students learn because they are loved, and they feel safe.”
—current Parent
Tuition Assistance
Does The Browning School offer financial aid?
Yes. Browning offers need-based tuition assistance to students in every grade, Kindergarten through Grade 12. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds, and 20% of Browning students currently receive tuition assistance.
Who qualifies for tuition assistance at Browning?
Any family applying to Browning may apply for tuition assistance. There is no single income cutoff because every family's financial circumstances are different.
Browning considers factors including:
Family income
Savings, investments, and other assets
Financial obligations
Number of children attending tuition-charging schools
Other relevant family circumstances
Families should not assume that they will or will not qualify based on income alone. Should you have any questions about tuition assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Does applying for tuition assistance affect admission to Browning?
No, admissions decisions are made independent of financial need.
Does Browning offer scholarships?
No, all tuition assitance is awarded at Browning based on families’ financial need.
Is there a deadline for applying for financial assistance?
The deadline for completing the financial aid application including relevant supplemental documents is:
January 8, 2027: For applicant families
February 1, 2027: For returning families
Applying for Tuition Assistance
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The mobile-friendly application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $65 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.
Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Browning requires some additional documentation to be uploaded including:
Most recent paystub
2026 W-2
Most recent mortgage statement (if applicable)
Tuition statement at other tuition-charging schools (if applicable)
Business tax documents (if applicable)
The deadline for completing the financial aid application including relevant supplemental documents is:
January 8, 2027: For applicant families
February 1, 2027: For returning families
Helpful Clarity Links and Resources
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.
“Some 20 years ago when we came to America, our family’s main reason for migration was to provide the best education for our kids. We have embraced the philosophy that education is not only defined by what you have become but mostly by the quality of experience you have earned while you’re in school. Browning’s generosity through its financial aid program became a major part in achieving our American dream.”
—current Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may apply for tuition assistance? How do I know if I qualify?
Anyone applying for admission to Browning may apply for tuition assistance. Due to the fact that every family’s financial situation is different, it is not possible to provide accurate guidelines that would assist you in determining your eligibility. If you have specific questions about your family's circumstances, please reach out to Kelly West and we can provide some guidance for you.
How is tuition assistance determined?
Clarity provides Browning with a standardized assessment of a family's financial circumstances. Browning's Financial Aid Committee uses that information as a guide and considers income, savings, investments, assets, financial obligations, the number of children attending tuition-charging schools, and other relevant circumstances when determining an award.
Is there an application fee?
Browning does not charge an application fee to families applying for financial aid. Clarity charges a $65 processing fee. Please reach out to Kelly West if you feel that this fee is a hardship, as you may qualify for a fee waiver based on your annual income. Please note that we may not be able to grant all fee waiver requests.
What expenses should we expect in addition to tuition?
Additional expenses include non-required trips (i.e. pre-season sports camp, spring training), as well as Encore and after-school activities. However, families receiving tuition assistance will be asked to pay the same portion of these expenses that they pay towards their annual tuition. These fees are determined on an individual basis.
There are also annual dues to the Parents Association, which are $150.
Are merit scholarships available?
No, all awards are based on demonstrated financial need.
If parents are divorced, separated or never married, who is required to submit financial information?
In order for the Financial Aid Committee to review an application for tuition assistance, we must have all pertinent information regarding a family’s true financial situation. Separated and divorced parents must each submit an application for financial aid in addition to all of the necessary supporting documents. The School is not bound by any divorce agreement specifying a parent’s responsibility for educational expenses or the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for educational expenses.
If either natural parent has remarried, we ask that step-parent to submit a separate application and supporting documentation as well. The same is expected of natural parents’ domestic partners and any non-custodial parents. If this information is not provided, the Financial Aid Committee will not grant an award to the student.
Please contact Kelly West or Janet Lien in The Office of Admission and Enrollment, or John Campbell in the Business Office, if you have a question about your individual family circumstances.
How does a non-earning spouse impact tuition assistance decisions?
It is our expectation that when there are two parents in a family, both parents contribute financially to their children’s education. However, there are circumstances such as caring for a disabled or elderly parent or a preschool child that might exempt a family from this policy. Each application and circumstance is evaluated on an individual basis. Please be sure to include any information regarding special circumstances in your Clarity application so that we have a complete and accurate picture of your family’s situation.
Will my tuition assistance application impact the admission decision?
No, admission decisions are made independently of financial need.
Is tuition assistance automatically renewed each year?
Current families receiving tuition assistance must apply each year, as grants are awarded on an annual basis. In general, families who receive financial aid in one year will continue to receive a similar award in the years thereafter, unless a significant change of circumstances is demonstrated. Sometimes, changes in a family’s circumstances, such as a significant increase in income, may indicate that they are no longer eligible to receive financial aid.
When will we learn of the tuition assistance committee’s decision?
Applicant Families: Information regarding tuition assistance will be communicated at the same time that you are notified of the admission decision.
Current Families: Tuition assistance award letters will be emailed along with re-enrollment contracts throughout the spring. Applications submitted by current families are reviewed by the financial aid committee in the order they are received, so it is recommended that you submit your application and supporting documentation as soon as possible.
Dennis M. Coleman ’72 Panther Mentors Scholarship Fund
The Dennis M. Coleman '72 Panther Mentors Scholarship is an endowed financial aid fund established by the Panther Mentors in 2021 in honor of the first African-American student to graduate from Browning.
Each year, an incoming Lower School student is named a Dennis M. Coleman Panther Mentors Scholar and joins a cohort of previous students who share this distinction.
If you are applying to Browning’s Lower School and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Director of Admission, Kelly West.
If you are interested in supporting the fund, click here.
Fast Facts
480
students K-12
117
Number of colleges and universities admitting the Class of 2026
6-to-1
student-to-faculty ratio
90%
of teachers have graduate degrees
101
zip codes our students call home
22%
of students receive financial aid