Admissions

Tuition & Affordability

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  • MAKING FAIRFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

    AFFORDABLE FOR EVERY FAMILY
Caroline Savage, Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid
Email: caroline.savage@fairfieldcountryday.org 
Phone: 203-259-2723
A private school education can be a significant investment. However, at FCDS, we believe that the cost of an independent school education should not be a deterrent.  If you feel that your family may need financial assistance to manage the cost of an FCDS education, we encourage you to apply for financial aid.

Over 27% of our students receive tuition assistance. We award nearly $2 million annually, with the average grant totaling $34,300 to families that qualify. To apply for tuition assistance, please complete an application via our financial aid application portal, Clarity. 
 
We make every attempt to consider the unique circumstances of each family when determining financial aid grants. If you have questions concerning your family’s eligibility for Tuition Assistance, please don’t hesitate to call us.

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

  • Q. Does applying for an award have an impact on my admissions decision?

    Unfortunately, our tuition assistance budget is not limitless. Though award decisions and Admissions decisions are made by separate committees, we cannot tout need-blind admission. It’s for this reason that we encourage families who intend to apply for aid to submit their application as early as possible.

  • Q. How will FCDS assess my family’s financial needs?

    To determine a family’s financial need, FCDS uses Clarity to help compute the financial complexities inherent in the cost of living in Fairfield County and other financial circumstances unique to each family.

  • Q. What is the timing of the tuition assistance process?

    Your Clarity application shares the same priority deadline as your admissions application. We distribute admissions decision letters together with applicable tuition assistance awards.  Of course, if your family starts the admissions process after our priority deadline, we will work with you to try to get your application reviewed on a timely basis.

  • Q. What if our family is separated or I am a single parent?

    Our students come from a variety of family structures. Each family’s situation is considered on an individual basis. In cases of divorce or separation, both the custodial parent and the non-custodial parent are required to provide financial information to qualify for tuition assistance.

  • Q. What about tuition refunds?

    Your family is enrolled in a Tuition Refund Plan when you enroll your son at FCDS. If your son withdraws after the school year is underway, the Tuition Refund Plan will pay benefits (subject to the terms of the policy and the amount insured) to the school, which provides substantial assistance in meeting your financial obligation.

  • Q. Will my son’s award change from year to year?

    You will be required to complete the application process every year.  Awards will remain approximately the same percentage of tuition each year as long as your family’s financial situation remains constant.

  • Q. Will our family have to pay back an award?

    Never. A family’s award from FCDS is considered a grant. Our institution does not issue loans.

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    What is the FCDS non-discrimination policy?

    Prospective applications are reviewed by the FCDS Admissions Committee and students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin are offered all the rights, privilege, and programs made available at Fairfield Country Day School.
     
    The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School’s non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy:
     
    Name: Maureen M. Bartolomeo, Associate Head of School, Director of Finance and Operations
    2970 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
    Telephone Number: 203-259-2723
     
    For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact: OCR at OCR@ed.gov, 
    800-421-3481, or TDD 800-877-8339

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  • 2024-2025

    FCDS Tuition
Tuition includes books, lunch, sports, and a yearbook. 
Required fees include tuition refund insurance, technology, and field trips. 

Fairfield Country Day School

2970 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, all-boys day school in Fairfield, Connecticut.

FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

FCDS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.