Affording MPH
What Tuition Assistance Can Look Like
Every family’s financial situation is unique, and our tuition assistance program is designed to reflect that. At MPH, we take a personalized, thoughtful approach—working closely with families to understand their circumstances and determine a level of support that makes an MPH education accessible and sustainable.
The examples below illustrate how tuition assistance can make a meaningful difference for a wide range of families, helping them choose a school that aligns with their child’s needs and their family’s values.
Interested in learning what this could look like for your family?
We invite you to connect with our Admissions Team for a confidential conversation about tuition, affordability, and the application process. Your journey starts with a simple inquiry.
The Smythe Family
Working Professionals with Two Children Enrolled
Household Income: ~$165,000
Family: Two parents, three children
Occupations: Architect and higher education professional
The Smythe family was drawn to MPH for its small classes, strong academics, and close-knit community, but enrolling two children into the Middle and Upper School at full tuition would have been difficult while balancing other family expenses and saving for college.
After applying for tuition assistance, the family received partial support that reduced tuition to approximately $16,000 per year per child at MPH.
This assistance made it possible for both children to enroll and fully participate in the school’s academic programs, athletics, arts opportunities, and community life.
The Patel Family
Middle-Income Dual Career Household
Household Income: ~$120,000
Family: Two parents, three children
Occupations: Engineer and healthcare administrator
The Patel family explored several schools while looking for the right academic environment for their child. With three children and future college expenses ahead, paying full tuition would have been difficult. However, the family has made it a priority to invest in their children’s educational expenses – making careful and important decisions with their monthly budget.
Through MPH’s tuition assistance program, the family received partial support that reduced tuition to approximately $15,000 per year for their child at MPH.
This assistance allowed them to choose the school that best matched their Middle School child’s academic interests and learning style.
The Jones Family
Public Service Professionals
Household Income: ~$75,000
Family: Single parent, two children
Occupations: Nonprofit program manager
Ms. Jones values small classes and a supportive academic environment but initially assumed independent school tuition would be out of reach. This family was interested in our Lower School because of its strong foundation in Science of Reading instruction and its intentional, limited use of technology—both of which she felt were essential to her child’s early development.
After applying for tuition assistance, they received a significant award that reduced tuition to approximately $12,000 per year for her child at MPH.
That alignment made it possible for them to select a school that truly matched their child’s learning needs. Today, their child is thriving academically and is actively engaged in athletics and music.
The Martinez Family
Entrepreneurial Household with Multiple Children
Household Income: ~$200,000
Family: Two parents, four children
Occupations: Small business owner and marketing consultant
The Martinez family carefully considered their educational options while balancing the financial realities of supporting multiple children in school at the same time. While they prioritized providing a strong academic experience for their children, managing full tuition for more than one student presented a meaningful challenge.
Through MPH’s tuition assistance program, the family received partial support that reduced tuition to approximately $15,000 per year per child at MPH.
This assistance allowed them to choose the school that best matched their Middle School child’s academic interests and learning style.
Why We Share These Examples
At MPH, our Commitment to Community means building a school where students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences learn and grow together. Financial accessibility is a key part of that commitment.
Many families assume an independent school education may be out of reach. In reality, our tuition assistance program makes an MPH education possible for families across a broad range of incomes and circumstances.
We encourage you to explore the process and better understand what an MPH education could look like for your family.