Affording Harley

We realize choosing an independent school involves a significant financial commitment on the part of our families. 

It is a priority for us to make a Harley education both accessible and affordable. We seek to provide as many families as possible access to our life-changing education. 

We believe the success of our students is undeniably related to our independence as a non-profit institution. Because we receive no funding from a religious institution or NY state, we must raise the money on our own, and Tuition covers approximately 80% of expenses, and ranges from $19,400 – $33,500, although the cost of educating each student is actually higher.  

Our Board of Trustees, with the help of the business office, steward all of our dollars very carefully.  Investing your money in your child’s education is a thoughtful choice on your part, and we are extremely careful to keep costs as low as possible while also maintaining the fiscal health of the school.

A Harley education is a gift to your child as well as an investment for your family. We are invested in attracting the best students from a diverse pool of applicants and view our approach to financial assistance as critical for both your family and our community.  

We encourage parents who may not be able to pay the full amount of tuition to apply for a need-based scholarship. Financial assistance for newly enrolled families is considered on a rolling basis.  Please note, financial aid is only available for students in Kindergarten  – 12th grade. If your child is in nursery, you may qualify for an Acorn grant. 

To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. It is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, which will be automatically waived if you meet the financial need requirements.

We encourage families to complete the financial aid application including relevant supplemental documents, by January 19, 2025. If you have questions about the financial aid process, please reach out to our Enrollment Team at enrollment@harleyschool.org and we’ll be happy to assist.

If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

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Support

Support is available in English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower left corner.

1. In-app support through the “Help” button in the lower left corner
2. Email support at support@clarityapp.com
3. Phone support at 206-210-3752

• Email and Chat Support
• Monday to Friday, 8 am to 11 pm ET
• Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm ET
• Phone Support
• Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm ET
• Saturday, 9am to 5 pm ET

Acorn Grants are smaller grants awarded to families who may not be eligible for need-based financial aid.  It is a grant of up to $3,000 for nursery school and $5,000 for kindergarten through senior year. It is intended to put a Harley education within reach for your family.  Families must apply through the Clarity Application for consideration.

Like most independent schools, The Harley School is eager to make a Harley education affordable for families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Harley uses the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.

*Families receiving a need-based scholarship are not eligible for Acorn Grants.