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Affording McClelland
At The McClelland School, we believe a high-quality education should be accessible to families from a wide range of financial circumstances. Our Flexible Tuition program supports this belief by adjusting tuition based on a family’s demonstrated financial need.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all tuition rate, flexible tuition allows us to consider eAffordingach family’s unique situation and provide tuition support when possible. This program helps us build a diverse and inclusive school community while maintaining the critical thinking, curiosity, and academic excellence The McClelland School is known for.
Families are encouraged to apply for flexible tuition during the admissions process. All applications are confidential and reviewed with care and respect. If you choose to not apply and submit your financial information, you will pay the non-discounted rate.
Flexible Tuition
To be considered for flexible tuition, families must complete an application through Clarity Financial. Flexible tuition applications should be submitted no later than three days after the visit day.
Please use the Clarity Financial link below to create an account and complete the application. The system allows you to grant permission for Clarity to securely retrieve your tax information directly from the IRS, eliminating the need to upload tax documents.
The application will ask you to:
Estimate your household expenses for the year (please provide your best estimates to help us gain an accurate financial picture).
Submit an “offer to pay,” indicating what you feel your family can afford, keeping our tuition range in mind.
Providing thoughtful and accurate information helps the Flexible Tuition Committee make the best possible decisions for both the school and your family.
If you have any questions about flexible tuition or the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Payment Plans
We offer the following payment options:
One payment: August
Two payments: August and January
Ten payments: August through May
Twelve payments: July through June
Payments may be made by cash, check, ACH, or credit card (a processing fee applies to card payments).
Extended Care
Extended care is available beginning as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m.
Rate: $15 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments
Drop-in basis; reservations are not required
An afternoon snack is included
Middle School Homework Help
Students in grades 5–8 may participate in homework help Monday through Thursday until 5:00 p.m. at no charge.
If students stay after 5:00 p.m. or on Fridays, extended care fees will apply.
Tuition Insurance
Families choosing a payment plan of more than one payment are required to purchase tuition insurance. Tuition insurance covers a percentage of the remaining tuition (based on the reason for withdrawal), ensuring families are not responsible for the full balance if withdrawal becomes necessary.
Hot Lunch Program
The school partners with various local vendors to provide hot lunch options. Menus and vendors vary throughout the year.
Orders are placed through hotlunch.com
Meals may be paid for online or in the office
Menus are released monthly
Families will receive email and text notifications when ordering opens and closes