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Tuition Assistance

VMS is committed to socio-economic diversity, and believes all children should have access to quality education and care. Every family applying to Vineyard Montessori School is invited to apply for numerous tuition-assistance opportunities.

Below is an overview of the current tuition assistance options at VMS. To learn more about the details of each, click here for the Tuition Assistance opportunities.

Overview of Tuition Assistance Opportunities

MA State Voucher

For children aged between 0– 6; maximum award may cover the entire cost of your child’s tuition; eligible families earning less than 85% SMI may qualify.

Bailey Boyd (Block Grant Funding)

For children aged between 0– 5; may not be used in conjunction with any other childcare subsidies; first come, first serve basis; eligible families may receive up to $7,000 per child, though the initial award likely ranges from $2,000-$3,000.

Slough Farm Child Care Subsidy Program

For children aged between 0– 6; may not be used in conjunction with any other child care subsidies; first come, first served basis; designed to assist families with income greater than 80%– 125%
of the Annual Income Range (AMI); eligible families may receive up to $5,000.

Wampanoag Tribe Scholarships

Serves tribal children from age 3 through 12th grade; assistance determined by income.

Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN)

This is a DoD and U.S. Coast Guard fee-assistance program for eligible families who cannot access military-operated child care due to distance or waitlists; pays a portion of childcare costs.

Vineyard Montessori School Equitable Access Grant

For children ages 0– 6 whose families do not meet income eligibility requirements for the options above; awards typically range between $1,000– $3,000 per child and are calculated using a sliding scale; awards are granted on a 3-year commitment to families.

Vineyard Montessori School Scholarship

For children aged between 6– 14; awards typically range between $1,000– $3,000 per child and are calculated using a sliding scale per the information on your application; awards are granted on a 3-year commitment to families.

46% of families at VMS receive some form of tuition assistance.

VMS offers numerous payment options.

Payment in Full

Due in Full By June 1st for 3% Discount

Quarterly Payments

Due by the 15th of June, August, November, and February

10 Monthly Payments

Due the 15th of the month from August through May

12 Monthly Payments

Due the 15th of the month from June through May

Sibling Discount

You may deduct 4% off of the lower tuition of an enrolled sibling. The sibling discount cannot be combined with the prepayment discount given in Option A. All deductions will be verified by VMS before payment will be accepted.