Tuition & Financial Aid
Choosing Schechter means investing in your child’s education, identity, and growth.
2025–2026
Tuition
Tuition is an essential component of our annual budget, supporting approximately 72 percent of our annual expenses.
Financial Aid
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Choosing Schechter means investing in your child’s education, identity and growth. As such, we are committed to a financial aid program that makes a Schechter education available to families of all income levels. No family should be discouraged from submitting an application for admission due to financial constraints.
Schechter distributes more than $5.25 million in financial assistance annually to 65% of our students. The average need-based award is $18,800 covering approximately half of the cost of core tuition.
We invite you to read our Frequently Asked Questions to help you along the way.
To learn more or start a conversation, please reach out to Ross Soraci ross.soraci@ssdsboston.org.
Ways We Help Make Tuition Work
Tiered iCap tuition program
A simplified, predictable tuition model based on Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and the number of enrolled children at Schechter.
Families know what to expect year over year
Based on most recent federal tax return
Asset limits apply
Minimum tuition per student may apply
Traditional financial aid
A comprehensive, need-based tuition assistance application for families who require support beyond what they can contribute using iCap (see above).
Based on previous year’s income and full financial profile (through SSS)
For families with children in both early childhood programs and K-8
Minimum tuition per student may apply
Presenting Schechter grant
A generous donor-supported grant for families new to Jewish day school.
$10,000 off tuition for Kindergarten–Grade 2
Available for one, two, or three years depending on entry grade
Cannot be combined with other programs
Early Childhood financial aid
Limited financial aid is available for families in Gan Shelanu or Pre-K.
Available for children in Toddler–Pre-K
Awards range from 5%–15% of tuition
Based on family income
Clergy discount
Parents employed in clergy roles may be eligible for a 25% discount on core tuition.
Financial Aid Timeline:
September 2025 - Financial aid applications open for the 2026-27 school year
February 2, 2026 - Admission and Financial Aid Applications Due
March 10, 2026 - Admission and Financial aid decisions are shared with eligible families for those who meet the February 2 deadline
March 31, 2026 - Enrollment Contracts Due
Payment options
Families can choose one of three payment plan options: a nine-month payment plan (July through March); a two-payment plan (July and December); or a one payment plan (July). No interest is charged to select the two- or nine-month plan; however, late fees may be assessed. All tuition payments should be completed by the end of March.