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Information for 2024-25


Kindergarten through 6th Grade


Willowwind School utilizes a sliding scale tuition model for its K-6 program. Willowwind strives to make its unique educational experience accessible to more families with varying socio-economic means. Learn more about how it works HERE.

 

K-6 tuition is set as follows: Maximum: $14,980   Minimum: $8,400. 


Additional financial aid resources are available to those who qualify. Families who choose not to submit financial information will be assumed as a top tier household.

 

Montessori Preschool 


Full-time preschool is $11,615/year or $1,162.00/month.

 

Part-time preschool is $7,030/year or $703.00/month.

 

(These prices reflect the academic calendar year. A summer preschool session is also available at an additional cost.)

 

* Before and After-School Programs are available for PreK-6th grade students at an additional cost. Please visit our BSP/ASP page for pricing.

 

** For all new PreK-6th grade families an initial $100 application fee is required.

 

Financial Assistance 


We understand that affordability is an issue for some families that are interested in a private school education for their child. In order to address these needs, the Board of Trustees allocates a portion of the annual budget for financial scholarships.

 

Willowwind uses FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment for the evaluation of financial aid need. All forms are submitted to FACTS directly through a website portal. Financial aid is only available to K-6 Willowwind families.  

 

Please note: An application for admission should be submitted to Willowwind prior to, or at the same time as submitting a financial aid application to FACTS.

 

To apply for financial aid, go to this direct link online.factsmgt.com.

 

Note: The priority aid application deadline is March 31st of each year, but applications can be submitted at any time. Additional financial aid awards may be given out to later applicants if funds are available.

 (ESA) Education Savings Account Program

Parents who choose to enroll their eligible children in one of Iowa’s accredited nonpublic schools will receive an amount equal to the per pupil funding allocated to public school districts for the same budget school year. For the 2024-25 school year, the amount will be $7,826. Funds are held in an education savings account (ESA) to be used for tuition, fees, and other eligible qualified education expenses.

 

The Students First ESA Application will be available in English and Spanish. The application window for the 2024-25 school year is open from 8:00 a.m. on April 16, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. June 30, 2024.

 

To apply for ESA, go to this direct link https://iowa-households.withodyssey.com/login/

 

 

Program Eligibility


Students First ESAs are awarded based on the following eligibility:

 

School Year 2024-25

  • A student that was approved and used an ESA in the 2023-24 school year
  • A student entering kindergarten at an Iowa accredited nonpublic school
  • A student that attended an Iowa public school in the prior year
  • A student enrolled in an accredited nonpublic school with a household income at or below 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines, $124,800 for a family of four

School Year 2025-26


All Iowa resident K-12 students attending an Iowa accredited nonpublic school regardless of income.

 

To learn more, please visit https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/education-savings-accounts