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Sliding-Scale Tuition

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The foundation of our commitment to equity and inclusion is our unique sliding-scale tuition model. This approach is powerful in that it eliminates the distinction between families that receive financial aid and those that do not. Every family pays what they can and every students begin each morning on equal footing with their classmates.

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Brooklyn Independent uses an innovative sliding-scale tuition model that supports our commitment to making an excellent independent school education accessible to families across a full range of socioeconomic circumstances.

The foundation of our commitment to equity and inclusion is our unique sliding-scale tuition model, which provides access to an excellent education for children from across the socio-economic spectrum while eliminating the distinction between families that receive financial aid and those that do not. All students begin each morning on equal footing with their classmates.

How it Works

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All families submit a confidential Financial Report as part of their application. This report is used to determine each family's tuition level. Tuition is based on each family's unique ability to pay. This determination is comprehensive, and is not based solely on income.

Why We Use It

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The result of a sliding-scale tuition model is a classroom as diverse as the borough of Brooklyn. We believe all families deserve the right to full participation in our community and as such, we use a sliding-scale tuition model to provide equal access for all families across all income levels. 

 

We believe diverse and equitable environments make us better, smarter, and stronger.

2025-2026 Tuition Range

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$0 - $46,850​

Our mission each year is to build a diverse classroom of students and families evenly distributed across this range.

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