Affording OES
OES is committed to embracing diversity of all kinds, including socio-economic diversity. We seek students who will thrive in a challenging academic environment regardless of a family's ability to pay tuition.
Flexible Tuition
Approximately 20% of students at OES pay a reduced tuition. The charts that follow show average Flexible Tuition paid by income. The charts are representative of families with non-retirement assets below $200,000. Families with high assets should contact our office to discuss their potential qualification.
One Child at OES (Day Student)
(No other children in tuition charging school/college/daycare)
Families with only one child at OES often qualify for aid with incomes up to $150,000. Families above this income threshold may want to contact our office to determine if other circumstances in their family finances qualify them for Flexible Tuition.
| Total Family Income* | averaGe % tuition Paid |
Flexible tuition Range |
| $0–$49,999 | 8% | $500–$4,575 |
| $50,000–$89,999 | 21% | $1,605–$16,000 |
| $90,000–$119,999 | 42% | $3,175–$20,180 |
| $120,000–$150,000 | 58% | $11,340–$28,975 |
*Total Family Income includes all sources of taxable and non-taxable income.
Two or more children at OES (Day Students)
(Or another tuition charging school/college/daycare)
Families supporting two or more children at OES (or one child at OES and another in a tuition charging school/college or daycare) with incomes up to $250,000 should consider applying for Flexible Tuition. If one of your children is attending another private school and/or college, you are required to apply for financial aid at that institution.
| Total family income* | average % Tuition Paid |
Flexible tuition range (per student) |
| $0–$49,999 | 7% | $975–$2,820 |
| $50,000–$89,999 | 12% | $1,155–$6,800 |
| $90,000–$119,999 | 30% | $2,285–$19,735 |
| $120,000–$179,999 | 46% | $6,770–$29,060 |
| $180,000–$250,000 | 68% | $11,150–$31,180 |
*Total Family Income includes all sources of taxable and non-taxable income.
Boarding Students
Flexible Tuition is available for boarding students. Please contact Jen Bash to discuss an estimated tuition range.
International Boarding Applicants: OES is able to support only a limited number of international students with Flexible Tuition each year. International families should be prepared to pay for health insurance and transportation to/from campus in addition to tuition.
