Affording RCS

List of 6 items.

• All-Inclusive Tuition

  RCS works hard to ensure the cost of tuition covers the needs and experiences that fuel our curriculum. To minimize expenses, the annual tuition includes:
  
  

  • Lunch and snacks
  • Textbooks and school supplies
  • Science labs and elective arts
  • Athletic uniforms and athletic equipment (as available)
  • Day and overnight field trips
  • Wellness and counseling services
  • Computer and Chromebook access
  • School uniform swap

  
  

• Application and Enrollment Fees

  

• Interest-Free Payment Plans

  Flexible, interest-free payment plans are available to assist with family budgeting. 
  

  • Single payment: Due June 1
  • Two payment plan: Due June 1 and December 1
  • Ten payment plan: Monthly payments due May 5 through February 5. Auto pay only.

  Families select a payment plan for the school year when they submit their enrollment or re-enrollment contract.

• Tuition Assistance

  Investing in an independent school education requires careful financial planning, but we realize that the cost of tuition may be beyond the reach of many families. To make RCS more accessible, we strive to help families manage costs by offering an all-inclusive education and robust tuition assistance program. 
  
  Last year, we awarded tuition assistance to 20% of students. 
  
  Removing financial barriers helps us live our mission to create independent thinkers, confident communicators, and engaged leaders. If you are interested in learning more about tuition assistance at RCS, please email admissions@rcsny.org.
  
  Tuition Assistance Application

• Waivers

  Waivers for application fees and enrollment deposits are available for families applying for tuition assistance. For an application fee waiver, email admissions@rcsny.org for a personalized code.

• First Responder Program

  In recognition of the countless selfless sacrifices and risks that First Responders take every day to better the lives of the people in the communities that they serve, we have established the First Responder Grant, valued at $10,000.

  
  

  Grants for Kindergarten through Grade 8 are awarded to dependents of New York or Connecticut residents employed as law enforcement officers, full-time firefighters, state correction employees, and emergency medical technicians.

  
  There is no special application for the First Responder Grant. You will automatically receive a $10,000 reduction in tuition each year for each enrolled child. Acceptance of the First Responder Grant does not eliminate a family from consideration for need-based assistance. You may also apply for additional tuition assistance. 

  
  

  Thank you for your service!