Tuition
At Seacoast Waldorf School in Eliot, Maine, tuition covers Early Childhood through Grade 8 and reflects the small class sizes and depth of experience that make this education possible.
Financial assistance is available on an as-needed basis for families who qualify.
Questions? Please call Admissions at 207-686-3140 or email us at admissions@seacoastwaldorfschool.org
Tuition & Financial Aid FAQs
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For the 2026–2027 school year, tuition is $18,600 for Grades 1–5 and $19,700 for Middle School (Grades 6–8). Early Childhood tuition varies by schedule, ranging from $11,100 for a 4-morning Nursery or Kindergarten program up to full-day tiered rates based on household income.
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Yes. Financial aid is available to currently enrolled students in Grades 1–8 (and second-year Kindergarteners) who demonstrate financial need and re-enroll for the aid year. Awards never exceed 50% of tuition, and applications open February 1st each year.
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Tiered tuition is a income-based pricing option for full-day Nursery and Kindergarten students, new for 2026–2027. Rates are set based on household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), making full-day Early Childhood programs more accessible to a wider range of families.
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Yes. Families receive a 5% tuition discount for their first sibling and a 10% discount for a second or additional sibling enrolled at the same time.
2026–2027 Grades 1–8 Tuition
Annual tuition rates for Seacoast Waldorf School’s Elementary and Middle School programs in Eliot, Maine.
| Program | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Elementary School – Grades 1–5 | $18,600 |
| Middle School – Grades 6–8 | $19,700 |
Additional Costs & Information
- Application fee: $60
- Enrollment deposit: $500, due upon enrollment and applied toward annual tuition
- Sibling discount: 5% off for the first sibling; 10% off for the second and any additional siblings
- Payment plans: 1, 2, or 9 equal payments based on enrollment timing; tuition and fees are prorated when applicable
Financial Aid for Grades 1–8
No student is refused entrance to Seacoast Waldorf School based solely on financial concerns. Financial aid is available to currently enrolled students entering Grades 1–8 who apply during the February application period. Awards never exceed 50% of tuition. Learn more on our Financial Assistance page.
New Hampshire and Maine families may also qualify for state scholarship or education funding programs. Families are responsible for applying and notifying the school of any approved funding.
2026–2027 Early Childhood Tuition
Annual tuition rates for Seacoast Waldorf School’s Nursery and Kindergarten programs in Eliot, Maine.
Nursery & Kindergarten
Nursery begins at 18 months. Mornings run from 8:30am–12:00pm; full days run from 8:30am–3:00pm.
| Program & schedule | Annual tuition |
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| Nursery – 4 mornings/week | $11,100 |
| Nursery – 5 mornings/week | $12,800 |
| Nursery – 3 full days/week (Monday–Wednesday only) | $12,500 |
| Nursery – 4 or 5 full days/week | See tiered tuition below |
| Kindergarten – 4 mornings/week | $11,100 |
| Kindergarten – 5 mornings/week | $12,800 |
| Kindergarten – 4 or 5 full days/week | See tiered tuition below |
To manage class sizes, tiered tuition is available only for four- or five-day full-day schedules. The three-full-day Nursery option is not eligible for tiered tuition and is not available for Kindergarten.
Tiered Tuition for Full-Day Programs
New for the 2026–2027 school year, Seacoast Waldorf School is offering a tiered tuition pilot for full-day Nursery and Kindergarten. Tuition is based on household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), and all current and incoming full-day families are eligible.
| Household AGI | 4 full days | 5 full days |
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| $130,000 or less | $7,515 | $8,910 |
| $150,000 or less | $10,855 | $12,870 |
| $175,000 or less | $12,525 | $14,850 |
| Over $175,000 | $16,700 | $19,800 |
To determine eligibility, families provide a copy of their most recent federal tax return.
Additional Costs & Information
- Application fee: $60
- Enrollment deposit: $500, due upon enrollment and applied toward annual tuition
- Sibling discount: 5% off for the first sibling; 10% off for the second and any additional siblings
- Payment plans: 1, 2, or 9 equal payments based on enrollment timing; tuition and fees are prorated when applicable
New Hampshire and Maine families may also qualify for state scholarship or education funding programs. Families are responsible for applying and notifying the school of any approved funding.