YOUR PATH TO BENTLEY
Applying to Bentley is more than just filling out an application—over the course of this journey, we want to get to know potential students and families.
Our online application process is designed to be clear and simple, and like most Bay Area schools, we use the online application system Ravenna. Once you create a Ravenna account, a comprehensive checklist and step-by-step directions will ensure that you don't miss a deadline or forget to submit important paperwork.
For families who completed the application process during the priority notification period, admissions decisions are made available in Ravenna in mid-March.
Please reach out to the Admissions Office with any questions!
PLANNING FOR BENTLEY
We understand that an independent school education is a significant investment, and Bentley is committed to making our program financially feasible for families. Please click on the menu items below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and important aspects of school life that are included in tuition, like transportation to and from school and the much-beloved After School Program.
| TUITION AND FEES |
Independent school tuition is a major investment in your child's future, and our Admissions Office is here to support you every step of the way as you navigate this journey.
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| FINANCIAL AID |
One in four students at Bentley receives some sort of financial aid, and our program is designed to make a Bentley education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Assistance may range from a few thousand dollars to full tuition.
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| TRANSPORTATION |
Bentley buses pick up and drop off students everywhere from Alameda to Berkeley to Danville to Walnut Creek and shuttle students back and forth between our Lafayette and Oakland campuses. Bus transportation is included in every student's tuition.
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| AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASP) |
All students at the Hiller campus, K–8, are automatically enrolled in the After School Program, which provides a fun, safe, and engaging option for families who need to pick up their students later in the day.
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WE HOPE YOU'LL VISIT
WE'RE THRILLED THAT YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BENTLEY.