Tuition & Financial Assistance

Tuition for 2007-2008 is $16,950.

Financial Aid Request Form

PAYMENT PLANS

Full 100% by June 15, 2007.

60/40 60% by June 15, 2007/40% by November 15, 2007.

Monthly 10 equal, interest free installments June 2007-March 2008.

Tuition accounts for 85% of the annual operating budget of Dawson School, with the remaining 15% obtained from the Annual Fund Drive, the Dawson Spring fundraising event, and occassional facility rents.

Dawson does not yet have a formal endowment, but the Alexander Dawson Foundation services the annual debt on the school's physical plant, allowing the school to focus its financial resources on the matters of education.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance is need based, and guided by an objective calculation provided by School and Student Services (SSS) for Financial Aid in Princeton, NJ.
Dawson does not offer merit scholarships.

The admission process and financial assistance process are separate procedures. Families are encouraged, however, to apply for admission and financial assistance at the same time to ensure that the Financial Assistance Committee is able to make decisions in a timely manner.

Dawson Financial Assistance packets will include the Dawson FA pamphlet and the SSS Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) booklet. The packets are available in the Admissions Office after November 1st, or you may complete the PFS online beginning November 15th (see the link below).  The Dawson FA pamphlet outlines the specific application steps with required timelines and tax documents. The pamphlet can be requested throughout the year from the Dawson admissions office.

Save Time with the On Line PFS starting November 15th!
Click on THIS LINK and follow the directions to complete the PFS (Parents' Financial Statement).
Don’t forget to request the Dawson FA pamphlet so you know the timeline and required tax documents that will complete your Financial Assistance file.