Our financial aid program is essential to our mission. Our program allows us to cultivate a community that reflects the socioeconomic diversity of our region. We know from experience – and from the most current research – that a diverse school community has profound educational benefits.
We base financial aid decisions solely on a family’s demonstrated need. Our aid comes in the form of tuition grants: money applied toward tuition for the upcoming school year that does not need to be repaid.
In our most recent school year, we had over $6.9 million available for financial aid and tuition remission which was distributed to approximately 20% of the student body.
Applying for Financial Aid
Our admission process is need-blind, meaning our admission committee does not consider a student’s need for financial assistance in its admission decision. Our financial aid program is well established, fairly administered, clearly communicated, and consistently applied in accordance with the principles and practices of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the core values of the Greenhill community.
We make sure every family can participate fully in school life. To help qualifying families, we provide supplemental support to cover costs above our tuition, such as after-school care or extracurricular activities, enabling children to participate in all aspects of school life. In our most recent school year, we earmarked $570,000 to help families cover other costs associated with attending Greenhill.
Current Families
Contact Amy deBorst, Director of Financial Aid, to request financial aid application instructions.
Receive the financial aid application instructions.
Financial aid grants are sent on March 14, 2025, with admission decisions, to admitted families only.
Accept financial aid grant. Deadline for acceptance is two weeks after receipt of financial aid decision, unless otherwise noted.
Virtual Information Session
For more information regarding Greenhill's financial aid program, please join us for an online information session on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7:00 pm. We will review our financial aid philosophy and process, and provide practical tips for completing the application.
You may also watch a recording of the January 2024 online information session here. Please contact Amy deBorst, Director of Financial Aid, with any questions.
Financial Aid Questions
What is financial aid at Greenhill?
Greenhill offers financial aid in the form of tuition grants. A tuition grant is money applied toward the tuition for the upcoming school year and does not need to be repaid.
Does Greenhill offer merit or athletic scholarships?
To keep our process fair, equitable, and need-based, we do not offer any type of merit, including athletic, scholarships. Financial aid decisions are based solely on a family’s demonstrated need.
Does applying for financial aid factor into the admission decision-making process?
Our admission process is need-blind, meaning our admission committee does not consider a student’s need for financial assistance in its decision.
Will I qualify for a tuition grant?
Any family may apply for assistance. The ability to pay is based on combined salaries, business cash flow, and assets while considering the number of children in tuition-required schools and any unusual expenses. The Family Income Chart gives an idea of past grants based on average family income levels, but should not be used to assume a specific amount will be granted.
Who can apply for financial aid?
Families who have students entering prekindergarten through grade 12 may apply.
Is there help for extra costs associated with attending a private school?
Yes, Greenhill devotes a part of its financial aid budget to assist families who demonstrate a financial need for supplemental support (including but not limited to approved fine art and athletic costs). $570,000 of the 2024-25 budget is earmarked to cover these costs.
Do I have to reapply every year?
Because a family’s financial situation may change from year to year, the committee requires all current financial aid recipients to reapply each year. Grants may be adjusted if a family’s financial circumstances change significantly.
