Affording Morristown Beard

Intended as a supplement to family resources, financial aid awards are made not only to families whose ability to pay is extremely limited, but also to those of more substantial means who may need only a minor subsidy to meet the tuition costs. Any families who feel they need financial assistance are encouraged to request it. Please know that the Financial Aid Committee assumes that each family receiving financial assistance will make the funding of their child’s education a priority over other experiences such as enrichment programs, family trips, and summer camps.

MBS families may select one of three payment plans. 

• A ten-month plan, beginning July 1, allows for equal payments to cover the cost of one year's tuition.
• Families may opt to pay in two installments – 60% of tuition due July 1 with the remaining 40% to be paid by November 15 or November 30.
• Finally, a family can pay in a lump-sum payment, due on July 1. 

Tuition includes the core academic instruction for one school year, as well as lunch. Families can anticipate that tuition will increase by 3-6% every year. 

Families can expect to pay additional costs as part of the Morristown Beard School community experience. Please note that costs are an estimate, based on what classes, sports, and clubs a student might participate in, and subject to change year over year.

Please download our PDF on the Cost of an MBS Education, or continue reading below.

Required Costs

Technology

• Apple iPad or Macbook: $500–1600 (depends on the model/system selected)
• TI Calculator: $160

Books

• Middle School: $300
• High School: $500

Classroom Supplies

• Middle School: $80
• High School: $150

School Events (field trips, mixers, prom)

• Middle School: $200
• High School: $300

Optional Costs

Athletics

• $250–500 per season. Please note that ice hockey costs are between $1100–1600

Clubs

• All clubs are free to join, though some clubs might require travel for tournaments or events (for example, Model UN)

AP Exams

• $50 per test

Transportation

• $5,750 (round trip). The 6:30 PM late bus is an additional $500.

Breakfast and After School Snack Options

• $6-20 per day

Financial aid awards are grants towards the annual tuition, which includes lunch. For fees and activities above and beyond tuition, Morristown Beard School uses a tiered system based on the percentage of aid awarded in order to offset those costs. Examples of ancillary fees include: technology, books, transportation, field trips, club/sport expenses, prom, and more. For more detailed information, please contact Sarah Ellerton, Director of Admission and Financial Aid at sellerton@mbs.net or 973-539-3032.

Financial need is defined as the difference between the cost of an MBS education and a family's ability to contribute to that cost. We believe that families have an obligation to provide for their child's education to the extent that they are able, and therefore utilize the services of Clarity to help determine a family's eligibility for aid. Several factors including income, assets, liabilities, and the number of children in tuition-charging schools are taken into consideration. In order to apply, families must complete the Clarity application, and file copies of the required documents with Clarity by the deadlines below. More details are available on Clarity’s website. 

We encourage any families with questions to call or email Sarah Ellerton, Director of Admission and Financial Aid at sellerton@mbs.net

All families applying for Financial Aid, need to adhere to the following deadlines to be considered for an award:

Clarity Online Application Opens     Monday, August 17, 2026

Clarity Online Application                 Friday, December 18, 2026

Financial Aid Deadline                      Tuesday, January 26, 2027

Please submit all required documentation directly to Clarity. Do not send any documentation to Morristown Beard School.

Check out our detailed checklist to help organize your application.

While you're welcome to call or email our office at any time, the team at Clarity hosts webinars for families. Please see a list of the webinars below: 

Tuesday, September 29, 10pm ET
Wednesday, September 30, 6pm ET

Tuesday, October 27, 10pm ET
Wednesday, October 28, 6pm ET

Tuesday, December 8, 8:30pm ET

To begin your financial aid application, please use this link:

Folded Flag Foundation:

For eligible children in grades K-12, The Folded Flag Foundation provides scholarships and educational grants to cover private school tuition and fees, tutoring, after-school programs, summer camps and other related educational expenses.

Learn more about the Folded Flag Foundation.

For eligible children in grades K-12, Folds of Honor ensures that families who’ve sacrificed so much for our country and communities receive the education and opportunities they deserve.

Explore Folds of Honor Scholarships.

Morristown Beard School is pleased to partner with Tri-County Scholarship Fund.  The mission of Tri-County is to provide partial scholarships to students living in Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties who demonstrate financial need. Families who would like to be considered for an award must complete the application and submit all required documents by February 15.  Recipients will be notified in April. 

Apply for the Tri-County Scholarship Fund

If you have any questions contact Mike Mund, Tri-County Scholarship Administrator, at 973-984-9600.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for exceptionally promising 7th-grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.”

Apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation