About
Welcome to Morristown Beard School

Our School Motto, “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” can be translated as “To the Stars Through Adversity,” a phrase that captures the essence of the MBS vision. As the most forward-thinking, supportive, and collaborative school in the region, we embrace and meet the challenges of a 21st-century education.
Admission
Powerfully Prepared for Learning and for Life

“Where else but MBS, where the curriculum gives students ownership over their education both in and out of the classroom, could my peers and I have received a better tutorial on the balance between dreaming and doing?”

MBS Alumna Olivia Land
Academics
Academic Innovation

“At MBS, we have been taught that it is okay to question material and to come to our own conclusions, rather than just consuming others’ opinions. Our classrooms are places where students and teachers alike come out enlightened with new perspectives, challenged to think more, think harder and think differently.”

MBS Alumna Leah Seldin
Arts
A Place of Possibilities

We believe in the power of the arts, and encourage all students to participate in the many offerings available – no experience required!

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”

Albert Einstein
Athletics
Strong Inside and Out

In addition to inspiring unity and school spirit for the entire community, numerous championships at the conference, county and state levels, have afforded our athletes opportunities with D1 and D3 colleges and universities across the country.
Student Life
Well-Rounded

Morristown Beard School offers a universe of opportunities: academic, artistic, and athletic; curricular and co-curricular. Even more important, we guide and encourage every student to pursue them all.

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Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships

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We are committed to helping every young person grow into their best self: engaged, tenacious, independent thinkers, who hold themselves accountable to and responsible for the world and communities around them.

Morristown Beard School makes a lifelong impact at a vital time in our students’ lives, no matter their trajectory. A Morristown Beard School education prepares our graduates for the future by inspiring their hearts and minds to be forward thinking, globally conscious, and deeply tenacious.

We recognize that our tuition cost represents a significant investment for a family in their student’s future, but it is our sincere hope that a family’s ability to pay full tuition is not the determining factor in their decision to attend Morristown Beard. We are committed to building a thriving community of passionate, empathetic, driven students from a broad range of backgrounds.

MBS seeks to provide access, through need-based grants and scholarships, to any and all students and families who embody the MBS mission. Admission is granted without regard to a candidate's ability to pay, with our financial aid program therefore serving as a vehicle for strengthening the community and enriching the experience of all MBS students, families, faculty, and staff.

We are eager to listen to, partner with, and advocate for families as they make a Morristown Beard School education their reality. We look forward to welcoming you as you explore the exceptional, transformative student experience at MBS.

To begin your financial aid application please use this link:

For a step-by-step guide to the Clarity application please click here

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2023-2024 Tuition

Middle School $48,330
Upper School $50,200

2023-2024 Financial Aid Facts & Figures

Financial Aid Awarded
$4.5M

Average Award Size
$31,100

Average Financial Contribution by Financial Aid Families
$14,400

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid
20%

To begin your financial aid application please use this link:

For a step-by-step guide to the Clarity application please click here

Para una guía paso a paso a la aplicación de Clarity por favor haga clic aquí

Financial Aid FAQs

Who can apply?

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.

Are there tuition payment plans?

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.

What is included in tuition?

What are the expected additional costs of attending?

Families can expect to pay the below 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.

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

What costs are included as part of financial aid?

What is the financial aid award process?

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.

What are the required materials and deadlines?

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

Clarity Online Application	December 17
2023 Year End Pay Stub(s)	January 7
2022 and 2023 W-2s	January 7
2022 and 2023 Business P&L and Balance Sheet (if applicable)	January 7
2023 US 1040	March 1

How can I learn more about the Clarity Financial Aid application and process?

While you're welcome to call or email our office at any time, the team at Clarity is hosting four webinars for families. You can find those links below!

September 19 - 6:30pm Eastern

September 20 - 7:00pm Pacific

October 18 - 6:30pm Eastern

October 19 - 7:00pm Pacific

To begin your financial aid application please use this link:

For a step-by-step guide to the Clarity application please click here

Para una guía paso a paso a la aplicación de Clarity por favor haga clic aquí

Scholarships

Morristown Beard School Merit Scholarship
Tri-County Scholarship Fund

Morristown Beard School Merit Scholarship

The Morristown Beard School Merit Scholarship is awarded to two (2) academically-talented applicants to 6th grade. $10,000 will be awarded annually to each student and will be granted each year the student attends Morristown Beard School.

Eligible candidates must have an excellent academic record, and must also demonstrate a passion for leadership and service in their current schools and/or communities. A completed Admission Application addendum and separate recommendation are required for consideration. Families can find and download these forms below, or in the application portal.

Addendum Form
Recommendation Form

Tri-County Scholarship Fund

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. Please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/aid to fill out the application. If you have any questions contact Mike Mund, Tri-County Scholarship Administrator, at 973-984-9600.

Have Questions about Financial Aid?

If you are interested in learning more about eligibility or the application process for financial aid or scholarships, please contact Sarah Ellerton, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, at 973-539-3032, ext. 583 or by using the form below.

Financial Aid Form

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