Eligibility for Portsmouth Abbey School financial aid grants is based on demonstrated need, academic merit and the availability of funds. These funds are derived from gifts and bequests made specifically for this purpose and from the operating income. These awards are renewed yearly; however, parents must complete the financial aid application annually.
Families who anticipate needing financial aid at any time during their child's career at Portsmouth Abbey must apply for aid at the time of the admissions application. It is not possible to consider requests for financial assistance after admission decisions are made. Financial aid is available primarily to United States citizens. International students are eligible to receive financial aid; however, Portsmouth Abbey has limited funds available for this purpose.
FAQs
| How do i apply for financial aid? |
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To apply for financial aid, you must first create an account in Clarity.
Please reference this Family Application Guide for step-by-step instructions about completing the Clarity application.
Note: All new and returning families must complete a financial aid application each year. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete.
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| what is portsmouth abbey's tuition? |
| The boarding tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $77,825 and the day tuition is $48,650. Parents should plan on approximately $1,500 annually of additional costs for books, fees, and school-sponsored trips. There is also an additional fee of $875 for international students. |
| when is the financial aid application due? |
| January 31 for new students. December 15 for returning students. |
| what if i have more than one child in school? |
| The Financial Aid Committee considers tuition expenses for all children in schools that charge tuition (excluding graduate school). Portsmouth Abbey requires that families apply for aid at each of the institutions their children attend as we cannot subsidize tuition for other tuition-charging schools. |
| What is the process for parents who are separated or divorced? |
| For divorced or separated families, a separate Clarity application must be submitted for each household. Financial aid is based on the ability to pay, and both parents are therefore expected to contribute to their child's education and are asked to fill out their financial aid forms. |
| What if a parent goes back to school or changes jobs? |
| Parents who return to school or change jobs as a personal choice must realize that a resulting decrease in their family income cannot be underwritten by financial aid from Portsmouth Abbey. |
| If we receive financial aid in our child's first year at Portsmouth Abbey, will we receive the same award in subsequent years? |
| You must resubmit a Clarity application each year. You can expect your child's level of financial aid to remain consistent each year if your family's financial circumstances do not significantly change. |
| If we do not receive financial aid in our child's first year at Portsmouth Abbey, is there a chance we might get it in subsequent years? |
| In most cases, it would be prudent to assume that you will not get aid. Financial aid requests for students currently enrolled (but not receiving financial aid) are reviewed after determinations are made for new students and current students receiving aid. You may apply; however, it is unlikely that we will be able to meet your need. |
| When will I find out if we got financial aid? |
| For new students, financial aid decisions are mailed out with admission decisions on March 10. For returning students, financial aid awards will be shown on your re-enrollment contract. |
| Does Portsmouth Abbey offer athletic or merit scholarships? |
| No, financial awards are based on families’ demonstrated need. |
| Who can I contact if I have questions about Financial Aid? |
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For all questions regarding Financial Aid, please contact:
Amelia Tracy ’10, Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Admission
Email: atracy@portsmouthabbey.org
Phone: 401-643-1382
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