MAKING A TAFT EDUCATION affordable

As you browse the pages of this book one thing should become exceptionally clear: Taft is all about people. Our community is made up of really exceptional individuals: students and faculty from around the world and from all walks of life who meet here to live, learn, and make a profound impact—together.

With students from 31 states and 60 countries, we are a dynamic blend of cultures, perspectives, experiences, and talents. It’s what makes us who we are, and what elevates our academics, our athletics, our arts, and our community. We know that diversity is a strength; that being a global community improves every aspect of life at Taft. And we know that to make that happen, a Taft education must be affordable to exceptional students from a wide range of economic backgrounds.

At Taft, 35% of our students receive some form of financial aid. We don’t just look at family income; we consider the size of each family, and other educational costs a family might incur. Most students receiving full scholarships will also receive a laptop computer, free textbooks, and a bookstore stipend. All students receiving financial aid may request financial assistance for off-campus opportunities. We encourage you to visit www.taftschool.org/affording-taft to learn more about what we can do to help make a Taft education affordable to you.

Percent of Taft students receiving financial aid: 35% Total grants: $10,500,000 Aid granted for books, travel learning programs, supplies, and other expenses: $450,000

Number of grants: 205

Average award: $58,250 Boarding $34,250 Day 2023–24 Tuition, Room, Board: $72,000 2023–24 Tuition & Lunch, Day: $53,500 Endowed Scholarships Supporting Financial Aid: 216

OF THE 205 STUDENTS RECEIVING AID AT TAFT:

78 boarding students and 20 day students pay < $5,000 in tuition, including 51 boarding and 12 day who pay $0–$1,000. These families generally earn $100,000 or less.

32 boarding students and 22 day students pay $5,001–$22,500 in tuition. These families generally earn $100,000 to $225,000.

32 boarding students and 21 day students pay more than $22,500 in tuition. These families generally earn over $225,000.

STEP 5 track your application status online through your Taft Admission Portal.

To learn more about applying to Taft and about applying for financial aid, visit www.taftschool.org/ admission/apply-to-taft

Copywriting: Debra Meyers, Kaitlin Orfitelli

Photography: Bob Falcetti, Peter Frew ’75, Debra Meyers, Kaitlin Orfitelli, Anne Walluck, The Taft School Community

Design: Good Design, LLC

The Taft School admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at The Taft School. The Taft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs.