Eligibility for Portsmouth Abbey School financial aid grants is based on demonstrated need, academic merit and the availability of funds. These funds are derived from income generated by gifts and bequests made specifically for this purpose, as well as from the operating income. These awards are renewed on a yearly basis; however, parents must complete the financial aid application annually.
This year 48% of our students were awarded$6,300,000 in financial aid.
Families who anticipate needing financial aid at any time during their child's career at Portsmouth Abbey must apply for aid at the time of the admissions application. It is not possible to consider requests for financial assistance after admission decisions are made. Financial aid is available primarily to United States citizens. International students are eligible to receive financial aid; however, Portsmouth Abbey has limited funds available for this purpose.
- Q. How do I apply for financial aid?
- Q. What is Portsmouth Abbey's tuition?
- Q. When is the financial aid application due?
- Q. What if I have more than one child in school?
- Q. What is the process in the case of parents who are separated or divorced?
- Q. What if a parent goes back to school or changes jobs?
- Q. If we receive financial aid in our child's first year at Portsmouth Abbey, will receive the same award in subsequent years?
- Q. If we do not receive financial aid in our child's first year at Portsmouth Abbey, is there a chance we might get it in subsequent years?
- Q. When will I find out if we got financial aid?
- Q. Does Portsmouth Abbey offer athletic or merit scholarships?
Q. How do I apply for financial aid?
A. To apply for financial aid, please create an account in Clarity.
Please reference this Family Application Guide for step-by-step instructions about completing the Clarify application.
All new and returning families must complete a financial aid application each year. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete.
Q. What is Portsmouth Abbey's tuition?
A. The boarding tuition for the 2024-2025academic year is $74,825and the day tuition is $46,775. Parents should plan on approximately $1,500 annually of additional costs for books, fees, and school-sponsored trips. There is also an additional fee of $875 for international students.
Q. When is the financial aid application due?
A. January 31 for newstudents. January 1 for returning students.
Q. What if I have more than one child in school?
A. The Financial Aid Committee will take into consideration tuition expenses for all children in schools that charge tuition (excluding graduate school). Portsmouth Abbey requires that families apply for aid at each of the institutions their children attend as we cannot subsidize tuition for other tuition-charging schools.
Q. What is the process in the case of parents who are separated or divorced?
A. For divorced or separated families, a separate Clarity applicationmust be submitted for each household. Financial aid is based on ability to pay, and both parents are therefore expected to contribute to their child's education and are asked to fill out financial aid forms.
Q. What if a parent goes back to school or changes jobs?
A. Parents who return to school or change jobs as a personal choice must realize that a resulting decrease in their family income cannot be underwritten by financial aid from Portsmouth Abbey.
Q. If we receive financial aid in our child's first year at Portsmouth Abbey, will receive the same award in subsequent years?
A. You must resubmit a Clarity application each year. You can expect your child's level of financial aid to remain consistent each year as long as your family's financial circ*mstances do not significantly change.
Q. If we do not receive financial aid in our child's first year at Portsmouth Abbey, is there a chance we might get it in subsequent years?
A. In most cases, it would be prudent to assume that you will not get aid. Financial aid requests for students currently enrolled (but not receiving financial aid) are reviewed after determinations are made for new students and current students receiving aid. You may apply; however, it is unlikely that we will be able to meet your need.
Q. When will I find out if we got financial aid?
A. For new students, financial aid decisions are mailed out with admission decisions on March 10. For returning students, financial aid awards will be shown on your reenrollment contract.
Q. Does Portsmouth Abbey offer athletic or merit scholarships?
A. No, financial awards are based on families demonstrated need.
