Affording Gilman

Increasing Access and Affordability

Choosing an independent school for your son's education is a thoughtful family decision, and we know that sending your son to Gilman requires a significant financial investment. We are committed to providing families with as much information as possible in order to assist with this decision.

Gilman actively seeks young men of promise who we know will contribute greatly to our vibrant community. To identify, retain, and recognize such extraordinary talent, Gilman funds excellence by providing need-based tuition assistance to ensure students benefit from a Gilman education and thrive beyond our campus.

Today, the money for Gilman's tuition assistance program is generated by endowed funds, special gifts to the School, and The Gilman Fund, the School's annual giving effort. Now, through the generosity of many benefactors, Gilman provides assistance to nearly 24 percent of the student body in all three divisions.

Questions?

Kip Digges

Director of Tuition Assistance
kdigges@gilman.edu

Tuition, Fees, and Payment

2026–2027 Tuition and Fees by Grade	Tuition	Fees**
Lower School: Pre-Kindergarten	$23,535*	N/A
Lower School: Kindergarten	$29,010	N/A
Lower School: Prep-One–4	$38,085	N/A
Middle School: 5–8	$39,235	$400-$500
Upper School: 9–12	$41,775	$400-$650

*Please note that Tuition Assistance is not available for pre-kindergarten.
**Fees are estimated. There may be additional charges for certain athletic teams, field trips, or other activities.

Additional Costs to Consider

Meals and Snacks

Tuition covers the daily lunch that is provided for all students. However, Gilman's Blue and Gray Café offers an assortment of beverages, breakfast and lunch items, and snacks and treats for purchase via student accounts. Learn more about dining at Gilman and how parents can refill and/or limit their students' accounts.

Textbooks

The cost of textbooks is included in tuition for K–4. Students in grades 5*–12 can purchase textbooks online through The Ivy Bookshop. Textbooks required in grades 5–12 typically range in cost from $50–$250.**

*Some fifth grade textbooks may be purchased through the School Store during the 2025–2026 school year during the grade's first year in the Middle School, and beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, textbooks will no longer be included in tuition for fifth grade students.

**Families receiving tuition assistance also receive a discount on mandatory textbooks.

Parents Association Dues: 2025–2026

An annual fee of $60 will be billed to each family in July.

Incidentals and School Store Charges

Incidental invoices are on Veracross and updated each month.

Payment Options

Payment Questions or Issues

For all payment-related questions or issues, please email billing@gilman.edu.

Payment System

Gilman School uses Veracross VC Pay to collect and process tuition. Parents pre-authorize their bank or credit card company to automatically transfer funds to Gilman on the installment payment dates traditional to the School. Pre-authorized, automated payments can be done conveniently from one's checking or savings account, or by way of Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

Access VC Pay

Enrollment Deposits

When a student is accepted to Gilman, the student's parent(s) and/or guardian(s) will be asked to confirm the acceptance and forward a deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and will be credited to the tuition bill.

2026–2027 Tuition and Enrollment Deposit by Grade	Tuition	Enrollment Deposit*
Lower School: Pre-Kindergarten	$23,535	$2,353.50
Lower School: Kindergarten	$29,010	$2,901.00
Lower School: Prep-One–4	$38,085	$3,808.50
Middle School: 5–8	$39,235	$3,923.50
Upper School: 9–12	$41,775	$4,177.50

*The enrollment deposit is 10% of tuition.

Payment Plans

Families may elect to pay for tuition all at once at the end of July or spread out their tuition plan into two monthly payments, one due in July and the other in November.

For families wishing to spread out their tuition plan into 10 monthly payments, there is a one-time annual fee of $55 per family (not per student).

2026–2027 Tuition Payment Plans	Due Dates
Full Pay Plan	07/31/2026
Two-Month Plan*
5th Day of the Month	07/05/2026 and 11/05/2026
15th Day of the Month	07/15/2026 and 11/15/2026
20th Day of the Month	07/20/2026 and 11/20/2026
Final Day of the Month	07/31/2026 and 11/30/2026
Ten-Month Plan*
5th Day of the Month	07/05/2026 to 04/05/2027
15th Day of the Month	07/15/2026 to 04/15/2027
20th Day of the Month	07/20/2026 to 04/20/2027
Final Day of the Month	07/31/2026 to 04/30/2027

*Parents who select a two or ten-month payment plan will have to sign up for autopay.

Tuition Refund Plan and Insurance

Your financial obligation to Gilman is for the full annual tuition as stated in the School's enrollment contract. The School cannot refund tuition or cancel unpaid obligations if your child is forced to withdraw during the academic year. If your son withdraws, 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. For further information, please download this year's Tuition Refund Plan Brochure

Tuition Refund Plan Brochure: 2025–2026

The tuition refund insurance fee will be billed to you in August and should be paid directly to Gilman upon receipt of your statement.

2026–2027 Tuition Refund Insurance Cost by Grade	Cost
Lower School: Pre-Kindergarten	$200.05
Lower School: Kindergarten	$246.59
Lower School: Prep-One–4	$323.72
Middle School: 5–8	$333.50
Upper School: 9–12	$355.09

Funding Excellence

While the vast majority of tuition assistance is based on a family’s demonstrated need, which is determined by the Clarity financial aid application (see below), Gilman also recognizes select secondary school applicants with non-need based discretionary awards for students with exemplary academic and extracurricular records as well as noteworthy citizenship in school life. All applicants to Gilman (as well as current Gilman students) will automatically be considered for this recognition, and eligibility for these awards is not tied to financial aid applications.

Students will receive these awards upon acceptance notification on Thursday, February 19, 2026. For current eighth grade students at Gilman, notification will come with re-enrollment.

The following two awards are as follows, with similar criteria for each student, namely academic and programmatic excellence.

The Medallion Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship

The Medallion Scholarship

The Medallion Scholarship is awarded to that ninth grade applicant who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship through his excellent academic record and superior test scores (as demonstrated through the ISEE-levels 8 and 9). Moreover, this student has modeled the Gilman Five, as indicated in referrals and commendations that speak to his strong character and great leadership potential. All ninth grade applicants are automatically considered once applications are complete.

Tuition Assistance

Family Income	Total Students Receiving Tuition Assistance in 2024–2025	Average Grant
<$100K	20%	$32,156
$100–150K	20%	$26,189
$151–200K	25%	$20,518
>$201K	35%	$14,768

Please note: A significant factor in determining a family's need for tuition assistance is the number of children in a tuition-charging school. Tuition assistance figures for the most recent academic year are updated annually each summer.

Gilman offers tuition assistance to families based on need. To determine the level of assistance for which a family qualifies (if applicable), a separate application must be submitted through Clarity. Please note that tuition assistance is not available for pre-kindergarten.

Areas of Importance in Determining Need-Based Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance for Lower School Students

Tuition Assistance for Middle and Upper School Students

Applying for Tuition Assistance

Step One: Learn More About Applying for Tuition Assistance

Please review Clarity's Family Application Guide prior to applying for tuition assistance, as it contains comprehensive information about the entire process of applying using the Clarity system.

Clarity Family Application Guide: English (PDF)

Guía de Aplicación de Clarity para Familias: Español (PDF)

Step Two: Complete Your Tuition Assistance Application via Clarity by Monday, December 15, 2025

Starting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, families can use Clarity to complete a tuition assistance application by Monday, December 15, 2025. You will be asked to create a username and password that will allow you to return to your application at a later date before submitting it. All information shared will be secure, and the application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete.

Access Clarity

If you are unable to access this form online or have any questions, please email Kip Digges .

Reminder: Business owners are required to upload their most recent business tax returns separately. Please remember to return to the online dashboard in Clarity to add that information.

Step Three: Build Your Knowledge Around Gilman's Tuition Assistance Policy

The Gilman Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship, similar to the Medallion Scholarship, is awarded to those few ninth grade applicants (and current eighth grade students) who have demonstrated outstanding academic work, and superior standardized test scores, while also modeling the Gilman Five (life of the school), as indicated in referrals and commendations. All ninth grade applicants (and current eighth grade students) are automatically considered once applications are complete.

Tuition Assistance

Family Income	Total Students Receiving Tuition Assistance in 2024–2025	Average Grant
<$100K	20%	$32,156
$100–150K	20%	$26,189
$151–200K	25%	$20,518
>$201K	35%	$14,768