Affording A Madeira Education

The Madeira School seeks applications from a well-qualified and diverse student body, regardless of ability to pay.  At Madeira, we are committed to helping families bridge the gap between what they can afford to pay and the cost of tuition.

Madeira offers a variety of financing options to help families manage the cost of tuition:  payment plans, a loan program and financial aid grants. We encourage you to explore the options available to you.  Please contact the Admission Office at 703.556.8273 for further information

Comprehensive Fee

Madeira has one price that includes tuition, room and board for residents and tuition and meals for day girls; transportation to Co-curriculum internships and interscholastic athletic events, basic health care expenses, and the cost of most School-sponsored academic, athletic, and recreational activities.

$43,540 Boarding
$33,060 Day

Optional Instruction Fees and Variable Expenses

Financial Aid

At Madeira, we want to make our program affordable to all qualified students, regardless of financial need.  Financial aid is awarded solely on the basis of demonstration financial need.

If you wish to be considered for a financial grant, you must take the following steps:

  1. Check the appropriate box on your daughter's application form or contact us. The Admissions Office will send you the required forms in November.
  2. Submit a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) to School and Student Service (SSS) in Princeton, New Jersey by February 1. Learn more information about School and Student Service for Financial Aid.
  3. Submit a Madeira School Financial Aid Request Form or Loan Request Form to Madeira by February 15.
  4. Submit your current year and previous year's Internal Revenue Service Form 1040 and all schedules and W-2 form(s) to Madeira by February 15.

International students should contact the for additional information.

Financial Aid Renewal Procedure

Financial aid awards are granted on a yearly basis and renewals are based on continued demonstrated need.  Consideration is also given to the student’s good citizenship, academic progress and extracurricular contributions.