Supply and Activity Fees 

Our supply fees cover the materials or “consumables” used throughout the school year. The activity fees cover the costs of flutes in First and Third Grades, and all field trips, including regional activities with other Waldorf Schools starting from Grade Three.  Any surplus fees are carried forward with each class. 

Supply Fee

All classes: $425

Activity Fees:

Grades 1-3: $250

Grades 4-6: $450

Grades 7-8: $450*

*This does not completely cover the expenses of the Seventh Grade Adventuress trip or the Eighth Grade end-of-year class trip; the cost for these trips varies and is paid by fundraising and family contributions.

Financial Aid 

Whatcom Hills Waldorf School strives for an economically diverse school community, and Financial Aid enables qualified families to receive the benefits of a Waldorf education regardless of their financial circumstances. We are currently able to award up to 40% of full tuition for 5-day Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

Approximately one third of WHWS families receive tuition assistance, although paying tuition should be a priority within the family budget. Our school expects the active participation of a student’s entire family in funding this educational opportunity. In order to assure objectivity, fairness and confidentiality, we work with FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to collect financial data so we canmake accurate award decisions based on financial need.

The priority deadline for applying for financial aid for new and returning families is March 30th.  There is a $40 fee, paid by the applicant, for each financial aid application submitted to FACTS for evaluation. We are confident that this method of ascertaining the needs of our families results in our ability to benefit the greatest number of students and make Waldorf education financially accessible to families in Whatcom County. Click here for the financial aid application in FACTS.  

Prepayment discount: A 1.5% discount is given for tuition paid in full by August 1st, prior to each school year.