Financial Assistance for Boarding School | Midland School

How to Afford a Midland Education

Ensuring accessibility to families of all financial means

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A Midland education is designed to be accessible to families of all economic backgrounds. Financial assistance is central to how we enroll students, not an exception, and cost should never prevent a family from exploring whether Midland is the right fit.

More than half of Midland students receive need-based financial assistance each year, with awards that support families across a wide range of incomes.

Families often assume Midland may be out of reach before having a conversation. Many are surprised by what is possible once we review their circumstances together.

  • 50%+ of students receive need-based assistance
  • $1.75M+ awarded annually
  • Average award: $50,800
  • Awards range from several thousand dollars to the full cost of tuition

If you’re interested in exploring financial assistance for your family, please reach out. I’d love to talk through your options with you.

Cierra Rickman, Director of Admission & Advancement
crickman@midland-school.org

Cost and tuition

  • 2026–27 Tuition: $83,900
  • 2025-26 Average Tuition Paid after financial assistance: $33,100
  • International Student Health Insurance: $2,750

 

Application support and fee waivers

For qualifying families, Midland offers fee waivers for both the admission application and the financial assistance application. Families with questions about eligibility or timing are encouraged to reach out early.

 

Tuition payment options

To support flexibility in planning, Midland offers two payment plans:

  • Ten installments: Monthly payments from June 1 to March 1
  • One installment: Tuition paid in full on June 1

Our Admissions team is here to help you decide which payment option may be the best fit for your family. We’re available by call or text at 805.686.2469, via email at admissions@midland-school.org, or book a virtual meeting with us to discuss how Midland can be affordable for your family.

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