Scholarships & Aid

We recognize that a Scattergood Friends School education is a substantial investment in your student’s future. Families who wish to apply for tuition assistance are encouraged to complete the online application below.

Tuition assistance applications are processed by a third party financial analysis service that will recommend to Scattergood what a family should be able to contribute toward tuition. The amount of tuition assistance will be determined by this analysis and availability of funds.

There is a $51 application fee and the processing time can take up to 12 business days. You will be notified of your tuition amount when you receive your offer of admission from Scattergood.

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2024-25 Tuition

High School Boarding
$37,000 domestic / $42,000 international*

High School Day Student
$19,000

Middle School Day Students (boarding not available)
$13,500

*International Student Fees:

International students may incur fees in excess of the tuition listed above. These fees will depend on a number of factors based on the student’s particular needs.

Iowa's Education Savings Accounts

Iowa families may be eligible for an Educational Savings Account that would provide funding to an accredited, nonpublic school. This account may be combined with tuition assistance and scholarships to significantly reduce the cost of Scattergood's tuition. Families do not need to be admitted to Scattergood to list us as an intended school.

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Quaker Student Scholarships

In addition to tuition assistance, Scattergood offers 4 scholarships to new high school students who are members of a monthly or yearly Quaker meeting. Given to fall admits only, these scholarships provide $5,000 for day students and $10,000 for boarding students. Scholarships are renewable each year the student is enrolled with good standing in academics and community life.

The Award:

  • This award amount is currently $10,000.
  • This award is renewable each year based on satisfactory academic performance and community conduct.

Criteria for Eligibility:

  • Participates in Monthly or Yearly Meeting youth programs.
  • Is in solid academic standing.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to Quaker values.

Application Process:

  • A complete Scattergood application for admission.
  • A personal recommendation by a non-family member of the student’s Meeting.
  • A submission, in narrative, digital, or creative form, that illustrates the student’s engagement with simplicity, peace, social justice, integrity, and/or environmental stewardship within their community.

Application Deadline:

  • The application deadline for fall (1st semester) admissions is June 10, for winter (2nd semester) is December 10.

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Focus Program Scholarship

Scattergood is offering eight, $10,000 scholarships for students in the focus program. Scholarship decisions are based on a student's potential to contribute to the Scattergood community and to benefit from the focus program. Students who wish to apply for a focus program scholarship may do so when they apply for the program.

Learn More About the Focus Program