Financial Aid
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This is a place where everyone can flourish.
While our tuition and fees reflect our exceptional experience, York House is dedicated to making this transformative education more accessible to more students. We offer significant financial aid each year to families in need of financial support—all thanks to the generous contributions of our community.
We’re committed to working with your family to understand your unique circumstances and support you in the application process. For more information, please contact Enrollment Management or schedule a call to discuss.
Applying for Financial AiD
Financial aid is available to newly enrolled Grade 8 students who meet our admission requirements but may not have the financial means to attend. Financial aid applications should be made with your admissions application, and each aid application is reviewed confidentially by the YHS Financial Aid Committee and our third-party partner. York House will work with your family to personalize a plan for your needs.
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Admissions Application
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Financial Aid Application
Important Notes:
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Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of YHS families, alums, and friends of the school, York House is able to offer several scholarships that support a significant percentage of tuition and program support. The name attached to each scholarship is a tribute to the donor and their values, and is allocated to students who meet specific criteria.
Please note that general financial aid beyond the available named scholarships may also be available in any given year.
Named Scholarships for 2025
| Alum Association Scholarship |
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| This endowment, established originally as a confidential bursary, has grown into a full scholarship. This scholarship is available to an alum’s relative who is a current or incoming Grade 8-10 student. The scholarship is renewable to Grade 12 and is based on the following: the display of spirit, desire to attend YHS, demonstration of respect for and appreciation of individual differences, evidence of good character, understanding of the responsibility to the global community, and demonstration of academic ability. |
| Parents’ Association Tiger Scholarship |
| Established in 2010 by a group of mothers of students from classes 2012, 2020, and 2023, this fund is to allow a student to attend York House School who financially would not otherwise be able to attend. The applicant must meet the admissions standards of York House School, demonstrate a strong academic ability and high standards of citizenship. |
| YHS Foundation Scholarship |
| This fund is used to award scholarships based on academic merit, cultural and/or co-curricular and community endeavours, and financial need to incoming Grade 8 students and to provide financial aid to current York House families. |
| Chung/Munk Family Partial Scholarship |
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This scholarship provides partial tuition support for a new student entering Grade 8, renewable annually to graduation. |
| Maria Iuon Partial Scholarship Fund |
| Current students only, entering Grade 8 through 10 This fund has been established for the benefit of a student who is currently attending York House School but is unable to continue due to financial circumstances. The student must already be attending York House School and entering Grade 8, 9, or 10 in the Senior School. In her time as a student at York House, the applicant must have exemplified, in attitude and action, the values of the community. In addition to strong academic ability, the applicant must have displayed strong school spirit, an obvious desire to attend York House School, evidence of good character and a sense of responsibility to the global community through community service. |
| Dr. Daniel Koo & Family Scholarship |
| The fund was established to provide, every 5 years, in perpetuity, a five-year tuition scholarship and program support for a new student entering grade 8 to attend York House School who financially would otherwise not be able to attend. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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| Our third-party financial review partner assesses the financial circumstances of Grade 8 applicants applying for financial aid and makes a recommendation to the Financial Aid Committee. They consider factors like income, assets, and lifestyle expenses. All information is confidential—only the Financial Aid Committee and YHS Foundation have access to this information, and it is used to make an objective decision on each family’s eligibility and amount of financial aid. We ask that families prioritize their child’s educational expenses and explore all reasonable financial resources before applying for financial aid. |
| Are all tuition and fees covered? |
| Financial aid can support a significant percentage of tuition and other school program expenses. An unbiased and confidential analysis of your family’s financial need will determine your personalized support plan. For costs associated with additional curricular and co-curricular programs, activities, and excursions, you may receive up to the same percentage as your tuition assistance (maximum of 90% of total costs). |
| Is financial aid renewable every year? |
| If you’re receiving financial aid, your assistance will be reassessed and renewed yearly to meet your ongoing needs. |
| Where does funding come from? |
| Generous donations from YHS families, alums, and friends of the school to our named scholarships and general endowment funds make financial aid possible. The YHS Foundation carefully stewards these funds to maintain a sustainable source of support for our students. |