Tuition and Financial Aid
Since our founding, we have been dedicated to increasing access and welcoming as many qualified students as possible. Our need-based financial aid program empowers us to attract strong applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and to compose a well-rounded and talented student body. To that end, we are committed to partnering with families to meet the cost of a Commonwealth education.
$1.5M
financial aid granted for the 2022–2023 school year
$35,100
average financial aid grant
$52,502
tuition and fees for 2022–2023
Financial Aid Grants and More
Commonwealth’s financial aid includes textbooks, all-school trips, participation in clubs and activities, and, in many cases, public transportation. We also offer discounted standardized testing, test preparation, and tutoring, and we extend additional grants for summer programs and school-sponsored international trips. For the 2022–2023 school year, Commonwealth also extended $10,000 in additional technology grants to eligible families for purchasing a MacBook Pro laptop, printer, and software at a reduced cost. On average, participants paid $215 for this package.
Families of returning students can find additional financial aid information on the Parent Portal (login required).
$5,000–$52,000
range of financial aid grants
Financial Aid Timeline for New Families
September 1
Parents’ Financial Statement opens for 2023–2024
February 1
Deadline to submit the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS)
Deadline to upload completed 2021 federal tax return (1040) with all schedules, W-2s, and 1099s to SSS
February 15
Deadline to upload copies of all 2022 W-2s and 1099s to SSS
Deadline to upload completed 2022 federal tax return (1040) to SSS
March 10
Commonwealth informs families of financial aid decisions along with admission decisions
Access and Affordability
Financial aid ensures all students can avail themselves of all opportunities at Commonwealth through grants for technology, tutoring, international travel, standardized tests, transportation, and more.
- $25,000–$40,000+ annually typically goes toward Chatfield Cultural Scholarships so students can participate in travel and exchanges, as well as travel-related independent projects.
- $25,000–$40,000 annually goes to professional tutoring for students.
- $10,000 in additional annual technology grants are made available to eligible families and can be applied to purchasing a MacBook Pro laptop, printer, and software at a reduced cost.
- Discounted standardized testing and public transportation passes are also available to students with financial aid grants.
The financial aid program exemplifies our student’s engagement with Commonwealth’s spirit of community, diversity, and generosity. The support we receive makes it possible for her to immerse herself in a breadth of opportunities and camaraderie that inform and grow those very values, which she’s sure to take with her beyond her years here.Parent, Class of 2023
Managing Other Costs
Commonwealth is dedicated to ensuring that every opportunity is available to every student. Here you'll find more information about the range of costs associated with our program and what families with financial aid grants might expect to pay.
Questions?
Our Admissions team is here to help and happy to guide you through the process!
