At Friends School of Portland, we are committed to making independent education more affordable for a widely diverse community of people through our recruitment efforts and our need-based financial aid policies.

Financial aid is awarded to approximately 33% of the student body each year and helps to ensure an economically diverse community. In order to be eligible for financial aid, a student must be applying for admission the following year in Kindergarten through 8th grade only. There is no tuition assistance available for the preschool program. There must be a demonstrated need for financial aid according to the financial statements required by FACTS.

Tuition assistance is granted on an annual basis and new applications must be submitted each year.

Admission and financial aid decisions are made separately with one having no bearing on the other. The aid decision is made after the admission decision. A Financial Aid Committee makes all decisions regarding tuition assistance in accordance with School policy.

Families are notified of financial aid by mail and are expected to respond by the stated deadline. If the school has not received a signed award letter by that time, the award may be forfeited. Families may appeal the financial aid decision by submitting a letter clarifying any relevant change in circumstances or any factors they would like reconsidered.

The deadline for current and new families to apply for financial aid for the 2024-25 school year is January 19, 2024. To apply for financial aid, please visit the FACTS website.