Beyond Inly
Tuition & Affording Inly
When you choose to enroll at Inly, you’re making a valuable investment in your child’s future.
Affording Inly
We recognize that choosing an independent school education for your child is a big commitment and would like to ensure that any student offered admission has a realistic chance to enroll, regardless of a family’s ability to pay the full cost of tuition. As a school that values diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, Inly prioritizes making its programs available for as many qualified applicants as possible each year. We offer generous tuition assistance for students in grades K–8 in addition to merit scholarship opportunities.
Tuition Assistance by the Numbers
1.5M
1.5 million dollars in tuition assistance each year
$15k
Average Amount
43%
Average % of Tuition
Resources
- Why Choose a Private School?
- Affording a Private School Education
- Inly School is a Member of the Boston Magazine Private School Network
2024-25 Tuition & Fees
Toddler House
| ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM | ||
| Half Day 8:30–11:30 am | Full Day M–TH 8:30 am–3:20 pm FRI 8:30–11:30 am | |
| 2 days (T/TH) | $11,050 | $16,000 |
| 3 days (M/W/F) | $14,800 | $21,225 |
| 5 days (M–F) | $20,370 | $29,650 |
| YEAR ROUND PROGRAM | ||
| 2 days (M/W or T/TH) | $14,800 | $20,685 |
| 3 days (M/W/F) | $19,575 | $27,485 |
| 5 days (M–F) | $27,195 | $39,535 |
Children’s House
| ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM | |||
| Morning 8:30–11:30 am | Afternoon until 3:20 pm | Total | |
| Core Morning Program | $20,370 | N/A | $20,370 |
| + 2 Afternoons (M/W or T/Th) | $20,370 | $5,245 | $25,615 |
| + 4 Afternoons (M–TH) | $20,370 | $9,280 | $29,650 |
Kindergarten–Grade 8
| ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM M–TH 8:30 am–3:20 pm; FRI 8:30 am–12:00 pm | ||
| Kindergarten (Children’s House) | $32,599 | |
| Grades 1–3 (Lower Elementary) | $37,250 | |
| Grades 4–6 (Upper Elementary) | $39,995 | |
| Grades 7–8 (Middle School) | $45,945 | |
Extended Day
ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM
Costs are per the NUMBER of days PER SEASON (Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Fall: September 3–November 20, 2024
- Winter: November 25, 2024–March 3, 2025
- Spring: March 3–June 6, 2025
| AM CLUB (7:30–8:15 AM)* | |
| TH–CH | $135 |
| K, LE & UE | $115 |
| PM CLUB (Monday–Thursday) | |
| TH–CH (3:20–6:00 PM) | $305 |
| K, LE & UE (4:15–6:00 PM) | $245 |
| PM CLUB (Friday) | |
| TH–CH (11:30 AM–5:00 PM) | $550 |
| K, LE & UE (12:00–5:00 PM) | $175 |
*Early morning drop-off is available from 7:00–7:30 AM for an additional cost of $11 per day.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS, SUMMER 2025
Costs are PER DAY for the ENTIRE Summer. Please refer to the Tuition and Fees PDF for more information.
| AM CLUB (7:30–8:30 AM) | $125 | |
| PM CLUB (Mon–Thur, 3:20–5:00 PM) | $275 | |
| PM CLUB (Friday, 11:30 AM–4:00 PM) | $550 | |
| ENTIRE SUMMER, AM & PM CLUB, ALL DAYS | $2100 | |
The Montessori Experience Fund
The Montessori Experience Fund offers six $2,500 grants for incoming elementary students in grades 1–6 who have previously attended an accredited Montessori school and would like to experience Inly’s unique Montessori+ program. This merit-based award is open to all qualified applicants regardless of financial need.
Each grant will result in a direct tuition reduction for one academic year and be renewed annually for a total of three years. Renewal is contingent upon the student maintaining good academic standing and demonstrating a positive contribution to the school.
Families interested in taking advantage of The Montessori Experience Award should express interest to the Admissions Office during the admission process.
How does tuition assistance work at Inly?
- Tuition assistance is available beginning in Kindergarten.
- New families should complete admissions and tuition assistance applications concurrently. If caregivers are living in separate households, both must submit applications.
- If your family qualifies for and accepts tuition assistance, it will be “locked in” for three school years. You will not have to submit an application each year.
- To ensure objectivity, tuition assistance applications are processed by a qualified third-party business, FACTS.
- As tuition assistance funds are limited, applicants who cannot be granted assistance are placed in a wait pool. From here, they will be granted awards by the Tuition Assistance Committee as funds become available.
- If you need additional financial assistance, please investigate loan programs offered by “Your Tuition Solution” at www.your tuition solution.com. You may also download the Tuition Solution Brochure.
Applying for Tuition Assistance
Application Deadlines
The deadline for current Inly families to submit tuition assistance applications is January 2, 2025, with all supporting documents for the 2025-2026 school year submitted by January 17, 2025.
For new families, tuition assistance applications and supporting documents are due by January 31, 2025.
Steps to Apply
As of Dec 1, 2023, all tuition assistance requests will be processed through FACTS Grant and Aid. To apply online, simply create an account on the FACTS application site.
If you have any questions, regarding tuition assistance, please contact our Business Office at 781-545-5544 x115. For admission-related questions, please reach out to our Admissions team directly at 781-545-5544 x134.
Tuition Assistance FAQs
How is tuition assistance awarded?
Tuition assistance is offered depending on financial circumstances and the FACTS Tuition Management estimated family contribution. The family contribution is based on family size, total income, savings, investments, and assets such as home equity, indebtedness, and any unusual expenses.
Does every tuition assistance applicant receive funding?
Tuition assistance is granted based on applicants’ needs, the number of applicants, and depending on total tuition assistance funds available. Priority is given to existing families and then to new families.
How is confidentiality maintained?
The Tuition Assistance Committee is unauthorized to share any information about applications for and awards of tuition assistance with parties outside of the Committee. Additionally, all financial and tuition assistance information is kept in our financial software system, requiring special permissions for viewership limited to the Business Office.
Who is on the Tuition Assistance Committee?
The committee includes the Head of School, Director of Admission, Director of Finance and Operations and Bursar.
Tuition Payment Plans
Plan A: Annual Payment Plan
Tuition is due in full on June 1, prior to the start of the next school year or at the time of enrollment, if enrollment is on or after June 1. Tuition Refund Insurance (1.35% of net tuition) is optional.
Plan B: Semi-annual Payment Plan
Tuition is due in two payments. The first payment is due on June 1, prior to the start of the next school year. If enrollment is on or after June 1, the first payment is due at the time of enrollment. The second payment is due on November 1. The semi-annual plan is not available if the enrollment date is after November 1 of the current school year. Tuition Refund Insurance (1.35% of net tuition) is mandatory.
Plan C: Monthly Payment Plan – 10 months
Tuition is divided into ten payments due on the first of each month. The initial tuition payment is due on May 1, prior to the start of the next school year or at the time of enrollment, if enrollment is on or after May 1. The remaining nine payments are due and payable on the first of each month beginning June 1 or as applicable based on enrollment date through February 1. Tuition Refund Insurance (1.35% of net tuition) is mandatory.
