Tuition and Financial Aid

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We know the cost of an independent school education is significant and many factors are important to families when researching the available options. CES is proud to provide great value for our tuition and keep the cost below that of many area schools.

We offer need-based financial aid, designed to make a CES education accessible to families who wish to go through our admission process.

Application Dates:

  • Application due date for new students - February 2, 2026
  • Financial aid application due date for new families - February 2, 2026
  • Notification date for applicant families - February 27, 2026

While our published application deadlines have passed, we continue to accept applications for 2025-2026 in classes with space available. 

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

Please note: we have a one-time new student fee of $500. Tuition insurance is required for all families on a payment plan unless choosing the annual "pay in full" option.

Tuition Discounts & Financial Aid

Financial Application Deadlines

Returning Families: December 31, 2025

New Families: February 2, 2026

Payment Schedule

Tuition is paid over a 10 month period. Tuition insurance is required for all families unless selecting the single annual payment ("pay in full") plan.

Payments can be be scheduled in the following manner:

  • 1 Annual Payment
  • 2 Semi-annual Payments (tuition insurance required)
  • 4 Quarterly Payments (tuition insurance required)
  • 10 Monthly Payments (tuition insurance required)

All tuition payments are made through the TADS billing system.