Admission

Tuition Costs & Applying for Financial Aid

Choosing to attend an Independent School is an important educational step for a child and his or her family. The parents of our students recognize the value of a VVS education as an investment in the future of their child.  We realize that it may be necessary for families to apply for financial assistance to assist them in making VVS affordable. 

All financial aid awards are awarded on the basis of need as determined by the Financial Aid Committee. Parents seeking financial aid should complete the Parents' Financial Statement of the School and Student Service for Financial Aid.  This form may be found on-line at https://sss.ets.org/ or a paper copy may be obtained from the School.  Financial Aid is awarded for one year only; parents must submit a Parents' Financial Statement annually if they wish to reapply for financial assistance. 

Financial Guide 2008-2009

Boarding Student

• Annual Tuition, Room and Board: $38,300
  
• Student Account/Senior Account: $1,000/1,250

Day Student

• Annual Tuition: $20,600
  
• Student Account/Senior Account: $400/500

Student Account Information

Student Account funds will be used to pay school charges including fees pertaining to: medical, health insurance, sports, equestrian program, golf program, tutoring, the purchase of a class ring and/or yearbook, transportation, shipping, and/or damages, as well as other program related expenses that may be incurred by the student, e.g. sports gear and special art supplies.  If such expenses approach the deposit amount, parents agree to promptly add such additional sums as necessary to complete the term.  The VVS Business Office will not authorize withdrawals for the student's personal spending; charges are limited to School-related expenses only.

Allowance Account Information

Parents are encouraged to send allowance directly to their child on a weekly basis.  We recommend $20-25 per week.  Students may cash personal checks at the Business Office.  To discuss options for the students' personal spending, please contact the VVS Business Office.

Textbook Information

Parents are responsible for purchasing textbooks directly from booksellers.  VVS has contracted with MBS Direct, one of the largestmail order textbook suppliers in the country, to provide online access to the VVS Virtual Bookstore.

• MBS Direct will maintain a current list of our courses and the books/materials for those courses
• You can access the VVS Virtual Bookstore at http://direct.mbsbooks.com/verdevalleyschool.htm
• Parents pay for textbook orders directly by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover
• Orders will be shipped within 24 hours