Tuition and scholarships

In keeping with our mission to invest in the intellectual and spiritual promise of each student in a community that celebrates diversity, St. Anne’s School offers merit- and need-based scholarships to incoming Fifth and Sixth Grade students. These scholarships were created with the purpose of providing an exceptional educational opportunity for academically talented students who might find it difficult to attend our school.

Future Leaders Scholarship (Merit-Based)

The Future Leaders Scholarship is designed for students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential and who could benefit from our challenging, inquiry-based academic program. Families of applicants are not required to submit a financial aid application.

In order to be considered for a Future Leaders Scholarship, all of the following criteria must be met:

• The student is entering Fifth or Sixth Grade
• The student is enrolled in a school other than St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
• The student has scored in the top quartile on standardized achievement tests
• The student has a demonstrated record of high academic achievement
• The student has exhibited leadership potential and/or a commitment to serve the community

Sarah A. McMahon Scholarship (Merit- And Need-Based)

Established in loving memory of Sarah A. McMahon from the Class of 2009, this scholarship honors Sarah’s spirit and the qualities she exemplified: optimism, curiosity, and a quiet determination to serve others and protect the earth. It is designed for students who have demonstrated academic excellence and who have a commitment to serving others and leading by example. Families of students applying for the Sarah A. McMahon Scholarship must also submit a Financial Aid application to be considered.

In order to be considered for the Sarah A. McMahon Scholarship, all of the following criteria must be met:

• The student is entering Fifth or Sixth Grade
• The student is enrolled in a school other than St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
• The student has scored in the top quartile on standardized achievement tests
• The student has a demonstrated record of high academic achievement
• The student has exhibited leadership potential and/or a commitment to serve the community
• The student has demonstrated financial need

Equity In Education Scholarship (Merit- And Need-Based)

The goal of the EES: This scholarship, started in 2020, aims to give underrepresented minorities an opportunity to attend St. Anne’s School of Annapolis that they otherwise would not have had, and to enhance St. Anne’s School’s ability to recruit and retain students whose race, ethnic, cultural, and/or national background contribute to the diversity of the student body.

Admissions Criteria and Recruitment:

The EES committee will identify students of color who have attended Annapolis-area elementary schools and who require financial assistance to attend St. Anne’s School of Annapolis. Rising Fifth and Sixth Grade students can apply.

Selection is based on academic performance, leadership skills, personal interviews with students and their families, teacher recommendations, and determined financial need. Student recruitment efforts include contact with public school administrators, teachers, guidance counselors, friends and family of admitted students, as well as local community and peer organizations.

The EES agreement states that the recipient of the scholarship will receive up to 100% of the costs to attend all Middle School grades at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis on a need-based basis. Students will not need to reapply each year. The amount of financial aid received through the scholarship is determined by a financial assistance eligibility estimate provided by a third party, Smart Aid.

How To Apply For A Scholarship

Step One:
Scholarship applicants must submit the St. Anne’s School of Annapolis Application Form and follow through with the regular admissions process. Families of students applying for the Sarah A. McMahon scholarship must also submit a financial aid application.

Step Two:

• Applicants must also write and submit a letter of introduction to the Selection Committee that includes the following:
• How St. Anne’s School of Annapolis can help you achieve your goals;
• Favorite extracurricular activity (art, music, drama, sports, church youth group, scouting, etc.);
• Community service you have participated in recently; and,
• An individual or activity that inspires or motivates you.

Step Three:
One (1) of recommendation must be submitted. Adults who are not related to the student but who know the student well, such as a current or past teacher or school administrator, coach, or youth activity leader may complete the letters of recommendation.

Step Four:
Applicants are required to meet and interview with the Head of School. Please contact the Admissions Office at 410.263.8650 to schedule this meeting. Once every step has been completed, our Selection Committee will review and evaluate applications based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities in school and in the community, recommendations of adults in the student’s life, and the student’s own story. There is no deadline to apply for a scholarship, however, we recommend that families submit the scholarship information while going through the admission process so that the decisions can be delivered together.

Payment Plans

Once a student is enrolled, we offer the following payment plan options to make paying the tuition more manageable:

• Option 1: Annually (one lump payment in May)
• Option 2: Semi-annually (two equal payments in May and October)
• Option 3: Nine (9) equal monthly installments (May – January)

A 10% deposit is due at the time the enrollment contract with St. Anne’s School of Annapolis is completed. If the semi-annual or monthly installment option is chosen, a billing fee will be applied.

• Before Care: $25 per week (7-8 a.m. for K-8; 7:50-9:00 a.m. for Twos and Preschool)
• After Care: $75 per week (3-5 p.m. for all ages)
• Drop-in Before Care: $12 per day
• Drop-in After Care: $25 per day