Tuition & Affordability
We Proudly Offer Indexed Tuition
We encourage all families interested in a San Domenico education to apply for admission. Indexed Tuition customizes tuition according to each family’s financial ability to contribute to their educational expenses and enables families from a variety of economic backgrounds to join our community.
Indexed Tuition is key to meeting our mission of celebrating diversity and responding to the needs and challenges of our time. Not only does it increase socioeconomic diversity, it strengthens our school’s long-term sustainability and reflects our commitment to maintaining an inclusive community of 21st-Century learners.
When considering the process of determining your Indexed Tuition rate, please keep the following in mind:
- Conversations with families regarding tuition and affordability are managed with respect and confidentiality.
- Families must re-apply for Indexed Tuition each year. However, the index only shifts when there is a material change in a family’s ability to pay.
- Tuition at the top of the index does not cover the actual cost of a San Domenico education, so every student’s tuition is indexed to some degree.
For a list of tuition and fees by grade, refer to the Financial Policy Handbook below.
Questions?
For more information about Indexed Tuition, contact indexedtuition@sandomenico.org.
Tuition & Information
Indexed Tuition Application Instructions
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 application fee.
Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as San Domenico requires you to upload additional tax documentation including W-2’s.
Current San Domenico Families:
- By December 1, 2023, please complete the indexed tuition application at Clarity. Note that the Clarity application for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on September 1, 2023. Each household is required to submit a separate application.
- By January 3, 2024, upload a copy of your final December paystub to Clarity, if applicable.
Current SD International Families:
- By December 1, 2023, please complete the indexed tuition application at Clarity. Note that the Clarity application for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on September 1, 2023. Each household is required to submit a separate application.
- By December 1, 2023, each household is required to submit the International Student Indexed Tuition Profile (pdf attached here.)
New San Domenico Applicants:
- By January 5, 2024, please complete the indexed tuition application at Clarity. Note that the Clarity application for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on September 1, 2023. Each household is required to submit a separate application.
- By February 10, 2024, upload a copy of your 2023 W-2s to Clarity, if applicable.
New SD International Applicants:
- By January 5, 2024, please complete the indexed tuition application at Clarity. Note that the Clarity application for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on September 1, 2023. Each household is required to submit a separate application.
- By January 5, 2024, each household is required to submit the International Student Indexed Tuition Profile (pdf attached here.)
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@claritytuition.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.
Video Introduction to Clarity for Families
Family Support available in English and Spanish:
- In-app support through the “Help” button in the lower left corner
- Email support at support@claritytuition.com
- Phone support at 206-210-3752
Indexed Tuition Frequently Asked Questions
How do parents who are separated, divorced, or never married apply for Indexed Tuition?
San Domenico maintains a philosophy that requires active participation of a student's family in funding this educational opportunity. In instances where parents are separated or divorced, the School requires both parents to contribute to the cost of their child’s education and submit the Clarity application. The School will not be bound by the statement that one parent has waived responsibility for educational expenses. If either parent has remarried, all financial information about the current spouse is to be included in the application.
Can international students apply for Indexed Tuition?
Yes. International families applying for Indexed Tuition (financial aid), who have never filed taxes in the United States, should complete the Clarity application. If you have filed taxes in the US, you will be asked to complete Form 4506C when you start the Clarity application.
How many families participate in the Indexed Tuition program?
For the 2023-24 school year, approximately 34% of families participated in the Indexed Tuition program.
What if our family chooses not to apply for Indexed Tuition this year but needs to in the future?
If affordability becomes a challenge due to a change of circumstances, we encourage families to apply for Indexed Tuition.
Do families who are currently paying full tuition need to apply for Indexed Tuition or submit any financial documents?
No. Only families who wish to be considered to pay below the top of the Index (full tuition) need to submit an application.
Transportation
Tuition includes daily access to 12 bus routes serving Marin, San Francisco, and the East Bay. Each route has multiple buses to serve students with varying schedules. If you would like details on our bus service, our admissions staff would be happy to discuss with you. Please give us a call at (415) 258-1905.
Food Service
Tuition also includes daily food service with plenty of healthy options for vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores. All Day Students enjoy a morning soup break and hearty lunch with a variety of entree choices. Boarding Students also receive delicious breakfast and dinner options on campus.