Tuition and Financial Aid

We believe that brave girls and purposeful women can change the world and that a diverse school environment enriches individuals through deeper understandings of themselves and others.

The Harpeth Hall difference

100% of Harpeth Hall graduates attend college or university
Every senior gives a public presentation
93% of girls school grads say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at coed schools, and 80% have held leadership positions since graduation.
At Harpeth Hall, there are over 270 student leadership positions – all held by girls
100% of students complete a professional internship or independent study in their time at Harpeth Hall
More than 88% of girls school graduates say they can be themselves at school

Tuition for the 2026-2027 School Year

$40,350

Tuition includes lunch, extended care, student laptop, retreats and field trips, parent association dues, science fees, athletic team uniforms and regular-season travel, student accident insurance, student admission to all on-campus plays, concerts, and regular-season athletic events, student publications

Payment plan options include:
Annual, semi-annual, and 10-month plan

Harpeth Hall does not charge ancillary fees outside of tuition.

Making Harpeth Hall Possible

Harpeth Hall is committed to enrolling intellectually curious and community-minded students, regardless of a family’s ability to afford the cost of tuition.

93% of demonstrated need met
$3 million in need-based financial aid granted each year
$24,200 average grant awarded
Grants range from $1,100 to full tuition
Additional aid available for expenses beyond tuition

Applying for Financial Aid

We are here to help and work closely with families to ensure financial circumstances do not impose a barrier to an exceptional education for your daughter.

It is free to apply to Harpeth Hall. Financial aid application fee waivers are also available.

Harpeth Hall Financial Aid Policy

How to apply for Aid

financial aid Application

What is financial aid?

Financial aid is tuition assistance for families with demonstrated financial need. Aid is given through grants, not loans. Harpeth Hall uses our third party partner, Clarity, and institutional methodology to calculate financial need based on prior year tax information.

How does Harpeth Hall determine aid?

We take the total tuition
Subtract a family's estimated financial share determined by Clarity
Any amount difference is reviewed and a grant is allocated

Factors determining grant amount include:
Combined parent/guardian income
Assets and educational debt
Number of children in tuition-charging schools

Does Harpeth Hall make admission decisions based on financial need?

No. The admission and financial aid programs at Harpeth Hall are distinct, need-blind application processes. Qualifying families receive a grant at the same time they receive their admission decision. The financial aid application process is confidential.

Important dates

Sep 1 2026

Admission Portal and Financial Aid Application Opens

Dec 1 2026

Current Families: Financial Aid Application Due

Jan 4 2027

Applicant Families: Financial Aid Application Due

Jan 4 2027

2027-2028 Admission Application Due

Mar 6 2027

Admission and Financial Aid Decisions Available in Portal

Mar 10 2027

Admission and Financial Aid Response Deadlne

May 1 2027

Enrollment Contract Binding Date

Funding beyond tuition

Cost should not be a barrier to the Harpeth Hall experience. Families receiving financial aid at Harpeth Hall may request a grant to defray costs associated with most additional expenses. The Olivia Fund, Adeline Fund, and Kisber Family Fund provide resources for expenses beyond tuition to families receiving financial aid. Contact financialaid@harpethhall.org for more information.

The Adeline Fund

Frequently asked questions about the financial aid process

When should I apply for financial aid?

The financial aid process begins the year before a student would like to enter Harpeth Hall. If you are seeking financial aid for the 2027-2028 school year, your financial aid process begins Sept. 2026. Families seeking financial aid will complete the Clarity Application. A timeline of financial aid application deadlines is below.

For prospective families seeking financial aid in the 2027-2028 school year:

Sept. 1, 2026: Clarity application opens.

Jan. 4, 2027: Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and 2025 Federal tax returns, 2025 W-2s, and all related schedules due in Clarity

Feb. 15, 2027: 2026 W-2s and/or 1099s due in Clarity

March 6, 2027: Admission decision and financial aid notification available in the admission portal

March 10, 2027: Admission reply deadline

May 1, 2027: Enrollment Contract binding date

For questions about applying for financial aid, please email the Office of Admission and Financial Aid.

How and when is financial aid determined? What is the financial aid policy?

Harpeth Hall uses an objective third-party processor, Clarity, to provide a financial profile for a family applying for aid. Clarity's methodology estimates the amount a family is able to contribute to the cost of tuition. Harpeth Hall's Financial Aid Committee uses Clarity's suggested tuition as a guideline for grant determinations.

Notification of financial aid is communicated at the same time admission decisions are released.

All families seeking financial aid must reapply every year. Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it is easy to reapply. Financial aid is granted based on prior year tax information. Current families receive notification of financial aid during the re-enrollment period in late January. We make every effort to partner with families who seek a Harpeth Hall education for their daughter. Financial aid determinations are confidential agreements between Harpeth Hall's financial aid committee and each family.

The Harpeth Hall financial aid policy can be found here.

I'm not sure if my family would qualify for financial aid. Should I still apply?

Yes. Every family's financial situation is different. The Financial Aid Committee reviews each family's individual situation to determine demonstrated need. Considerations include a family’s income, assets, debts, the number of students in a tuition-charging school and/or university, and other factors. We strongly encourage everyone to apply for financial aid each year as family circumstances can change.

Is my financial information confidential? Is it secure?

What are expenses beyond tuition?

Cost should not be a barrier to the Harpeth Hall student experience. Additional resources are available to families receiving financial aid to help defray costs beyond tuition including student life experiences, Winterim, and college search expenses.

Middle School Expenses

School uniform: $200 - $250 (The Hang-Up Sale at Harpeth Hall offers families the opportunity to purchase reduce-priced, gently worn uniforms.)
Textbooks: Students may rent or purchase textbooks. The cost will vary depending on her class schedule.

Optional expenses in middle school

Athletics: Families purchase athletic equipment necessary for a particular sport such as practice gear, cleats, a lacrosse stick, softball gloves, etc.
Dance: $100 - $200
Orchestra: Instrument rentals $35 - $60/month

Upper School Expenses

School uniform: $200 - $250 (The Hang-Up Sale at Harpeth Hall offers families the opportunity to purchase reduce-priced, gently worn uniforms.)
Textbooks: Students may rent or purchase textbooks. The cost will vary depending on her class schedule.

Optional expenses in upper school

AP exam: $99 per exam
Art: $150 for yearlong studio courses; $75 for semester studio or photo courses; $50 for media courses
Athletics: Families purchase athletic equipment necessary for a particular sport such as practice gear, cleats, a lacrosse stick, softball gloves, etc.
Dance: $100 - $200
Orchestra: Instrument rentals $35 - $60/month
Some co-curricular activities, mixers, and dances: $10 average ticket price
Winterim travel: Costs vary based on location; financial aid is available

Who is eligible to request Olivia, Adeline, and Kisber Family Funds? Will using them impact my grant?

Additional resources are available to families receiving financial aid. These funds' purpose is to help students and their families with expenses that are important to an inclusive school experience but are not covered by financial aid grants. All eligible families are encouraged to make use of these resources.

A family’s use of these resources has no bearing on their financial aid grant from one year to the next and does not impact financial aid in any way.

What is the timeline for current families?

Current Harpeth Hall families must reapply for financial aid annually. The Clarity application opens Sept. 1 every year. The financial aid application and is due Dec. 1. Current family applications for need-basesd financial aid cannot be considered until all past school bills have been paid in full. Financial aid decisions are communicated as part of re-enrollment in late-January.

Where can I learn more about how to apply for financial aid?

Clarity provides a wealth of resources for families on how to apply. The Clarity family application guide is available here.

We encourage you to attend Clarity's family application information webinars. Dates include:

Sept. 29, 9 p.m. (CST)
Sept. 30, 5 p.m. (CST)
Oct. 27, 9 p.m. (CST)
Oct. 28, 5 p.m. (CST)
Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. (CST)

Additional resources are available in the Clarity Help Center. For additional questions, please email our financial aid team.

How long does it take to complete the financial aid application?

Do I have to reapply for financial aid each year?

What are the payment options?

How is financial aid funded?

How does financial aid benefit full-pay families?

Harpeth Hall students are an engaged group of bright and curious girls from every socio-economic background. At Harpeth Hall, we aspire to reflect the composition of metropolitan Nashville and provide an environment where every girl is embraced for who she is and encouraged in her intellectual curiosity. Diverse school experiences enrich individuals with deeper understandings of themselves and others. At Harpeth Hall, we believe in the dignity, power, and potential of every individual. We are wholeheartedly committed to educate girls and young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. Read more about Harpeth Hall’s mission and values here.

What is the financial aid policy?

Harpeth Hall policy states that all parents will contribute to their daughter’s education to the full extent that they are able. Clarity estimates a family’s ability to contribute to the cost of tuition based on the information supplied in the application. Financial aid cannot be granted until all required documentation is received. The school’s ability to grant assistance depends on the availability of funds in any given year.