AFFORDING

BENTLEY

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AFFORDING BENTLEY

We understand that an independent school education is a significant investment for your family.

Bentley is committed to making our program financially feasible for families and to attracting talented, well-qualified students, regardless of their families’ economic circumstances.

Our Financial Aid program reflects a dedication to fostering a community that is enriched and strengthened by diversity and 25% of our families participate in the program. Each family must complete all application procedures annually by the renewal deadlines and continue to demonstrate comparable financial eligibility to receive assistance.

2026–2027 TUITION AND FEES

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

$42,630

6th - 8th Grade

$46,620

9th - 12th Grade

$61,460

ADDITIONAL FEES

Transportation is provided for families K–12 at no additional cost, and our Before and After School Program is provided at no additional cost for grades K–8.

Families should expect to incur an additional fee related to co-curricular programs, field trips, textbooks (9–12), and supplies, depending on grade level ($1,735 for grades K–5 and $2,625 for grades 6–12).

STEP 1: Submit Your Financial Aid Application

To begin the financial aid process, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit. Many schools in the East Bay use Clarity for financial aid, meaning you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.

STEP 2: Submit Supporting Tax Documents

Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Bentley School may require you to upload additional tax documentation including previous year 1040s, W2s, and most recent pay stubs.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

The financial aid program at Bentley School is designed to make a Bentley education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds.

Although all families pay tuition, the range varies from a few thousand dollars a year to full posted tuition. Bentley uses the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts.