Financial Aid

Capital Day School offers financial aid to assist qualified students who otherwise would be unable to attend. All grants are made on the basis of documented financial need.

As a member institution of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Capital Day School utilizes NAIS's School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS), a comprehensive financial aid services solution. SSS provides schools with an objective methodology for calculating a family's ability to contribute to educational expenses.

Upon acceptance to Capital Day School, a family may access SSS online to complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) financial aid application for the upcoming Academic Year. A copy of the current year's income tax form must be submitted to SSS before the application is accepted as complete. Because financial aid funds are limited, parents of returning Capital Day School students must apply for assistance by March or for a new applicant as soon as possible.

Financial aid determination is based on need, the number of applicants, and the recommendations of the SSS. All financial aid applications and awards are kept entirely confidential.