York welcomes remarkable students of all backgrounds, regardless of their families’ ability to pay full tuition. Our Financial Aid program ensures that York continues to deliver our commitment to socio-economic diversity as well as providing affordability and the highest-quality education for our students.
Help with the Application
We are here to guide you through the process step by step. If you'd like some assistance with applying to our financial aid program or if you have any questions, contact Chris Wilcox in the Enrollment Office at cwilcox@york.org.
Applying for Financial Aid
No student or family should hesitate to apply for admission because of the inability to pay the entire cost of tuition. Tuition is calculated based on need. We aim to provide tuition that reflects your unique ability to invest in your child’s education at York.
Apply here to our Financial Aid program using the Clarity Tuition Portal. The priority deadline for submission is February 1 each year, however we continue to accept rolling applications through spring and summer.
Clarity Tuition
To make the most fair and equitable estimate of a family's ability to pay tuition, we utilize Clarity Tuition, which analyzes individual financial statements and recommends an amount that each family can afford to spend on a child's education. Clarity Tuition estimates the amount you can contribute to school expenses and forwards that estimate to York. There is one form per household, for any number of applicant children.
Once submitted to York, the Clarity estimate is reviewed and adjusted using the family's prior year and current federal tax forms, taking into account the higher cost of living in California. The Financial Aid Committee reviews the materials and determines the level of assistance offered. For divorced or separated parents, York School asks each natural parent to complete a confidential Parent Financial Statement (PFS).
Please refer to these useful guides to help you in your application process:
If you have questions about financial aid or the application process, contact Director of Enrollment, Chris Wilcox (cwilcox@york.org), or Senior Enrollment Associate, Tracie Lizama (tlizama@york.org).
Important Dates
OCTOBER 1
Begin the Personal Financial Statement (PFS) by visiting Clarity Financial Aid.
FEBRUARY 3
Deadline to complete and submit the PFS.
FEBRUARY 20
Tax return deadline; submit completed, signed 2025 federal tax returns (1040 and W-2s); new applicants must also submit completed, signed 2024 federal tax returns.
MARCH - JULY
While our priority deadline for financial aid applications is February 3 each year, we continue to accept rolling applications through spring and summer, should we have space and funds available.
For more information contact the admission office at admission@york.org
Comprehensive Tuition
Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $44,690 for domestic students. Tuition covers all fees except for books and an internet-enabled digital device.
