Discover What Makes Us Uniquely Unquowa
Welcome!
Unquowa School is a learning community where children are known and parents are actively engaged. Our goal in the admissions process is to assist each family in making a well-informed decision for their child. At Unquowa, we consciously limit enrollment at each grade level in order to maintain a culture where children, teachers and parents across the grades are able to know each other and feel like part of the larger learning community.
First Steps
Schedule a visit with our admission team. We look forward to talking with you about the educational options for your child. We are here to guide you through the process, so please call us, email us, or complete the online inquiry form.
Click HERE for the full Application Process Checklist
Admissions Timing
- New student application priority deadline is February 15
- New student contracts sent out in late February, due back in early March
- Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed and processed. Depending on availability, accepted applicants will either receive a spot or will be placed on the waitlist.
Have other questions? We’re always happy to chat. Please feel free to contact us at (203)367-3151 or admissions@unquowa.org.
Tuition Information 2024/25
| PreK | $25,900 |
| Kindergarten through Grade 4 | $41,600 |
| Grades 5 through 8 | $43,900 |
At Unquowa, tuition covers the cost of both lunch and snack. Note that there is an additional green fee for K through Grade 8 that covers all consumable classroom supplies as well as an additional technology fee for Grades 5 through 8 to support our 1:1 Chromebook initiative.
Payment Options
A non-refundable deposit is due with the signed contract to complete enrollment. The Unquowa School offers three payment plan options:
- One-time, full payment
- Two-time payment split 60/40
- Ten-month payment plan through FACTS Tuition Management (with first payment made in May)
Financial Assistance
The Unquowa School’s Financial Assistance Program has a twofold purpose: to provide students an opportunity for an education which might otherwise be inaccessible for them and to provide the School with a well-qualified student body reflecting socio-economic diversity. At Unquowa 35% of our student body receives financial assistance.
Financial need is defined as the difference between tuition and a family’s ability to pay. The Unquowa School uses the Clarity Application to assess the financial strength of each family by taking into account many factors. Major factors considered are income (both taxable and nontaxable) and expenses, assets (home equity, real estate, savings, etc) indebtedness, family size, and number of children attending tuition-charging schools or in full time day care. The Clarity standard calculation considers these factors and determines each family’s effective income. Out of this income, a portion is protected for necessities. The remaining income is defined as discretionary and a standard percentage of this is considered to be available for education. Financial assistance eligibility is based on the difference between this amount and the tuition.
Financial Assistance Application Process
The Unquowa School offers tuition assistance based on financial need to current and incoming families in Kindergarten through Grade 8. We use a fair and mission-appropriate formula to make awards to families with true need. All information related to the parents’ financial circumstances will be treated confidentially. These forms will only be used to arrive at a fair determination of financial need.
To get started, 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 so you can complete it from anywhere. 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.
Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Unquowa requires you to upload additional tax documentation including all current year’s W-2s and 1099s.
The deadline for completing the financial aid application including relevant supplemental documents is February 1st for new families and March 1st for returning families.
Any questions on the financial assistance application process should be made directly to the Business Office at (203) 362-2561 or janice.cerone@unquowa.org.
Clarity Resources:
Clarity Family Application Guide
Clarity Guía de Aplicación Para Las Familias
Clarity Application Quick Reference Guide
Clarity Cómo Aplicar: Una Guía De Referencia Rápida
Clarity Family Support contact information (all available in English and Spanish; the application itself is also fully translated into Spanish using the drop-down in the lower left corner):
- In-app support through the “Help” button in the lower left corner
- Email support at support@clarityapp.com
- Phone support at 206-210-3752
